Dysregulated negative emotional state 2017-09-17T16:33:45Z Feeling out of sorts Negative attitude Mood dysregulation Negative valence dysregulation In a funk An emotional state characterized by excessive, persistent, or contextually inappropriate negative inner experiences involving emotional arousal and valence. These experiences are often associated with negative perceptions of the self, the future, the past, or the surrounding environment, and may include affective bias such as interpreting neutral or ambiguous stimuli as negative. The intensity, duration, or impact of the state exceeds what would be expected for the individual based on their baseline emotional functioning, the context, cultural norms, or situational triggers, or when it persists despite efforts at self-regulation. Feeling bad Dysregulated emotions Overwhelming negative emotions Manifestations may be conveyed through self-report or observed through behavior, allowing applicability across the lifespan and in individuals with limited verbal communication. This term refers to an observed negative emotional state rather than enduring traits of personality or temperament. Pathologically negative emotions Persistent negative affect state Dysregulated moods Gloomy mood Foul mood Unregulated negative emotions Maladaptive affect response Maladaptive emotions Abnormal emotional state