SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO SHOW US HOW MUCH THEY ARE PAINED, SADDENED, OR DESPAIRED. TOO OFTEN THESE PEOPLE DON’T HAVE THE WORDS TO DESCRIBE, OR CAN’T EFFECTIVELY USE THEIR WORDS TO DESCRIBE, THE MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY OF WHAT THEY FEEL OR WHAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED.

Expression of such strong emotions may lead to equally strong responses and reactions, such as:

graffiti

creativity and art

piercings

tattoos

mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders

self harm

substance abuse

high risk behaviors

violence

Charles Tadros, M.D.

August 10, 2022

Saint Louis, Missouri