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emotionally troubled 

Someone that gives off vibes that they have no self esteem or self confidence and usually were abused and neglected during their childhood. Then as adults they have a difficult time in their day to day life. Their spirit is usually broken and subservient. Someone that is emotionally troubled can easily be taken advantage of by unscrupulous individuals.
I think Jane is emotionally troubled, she reminds me of a puppy that has been kicked too many times and is lost in a crowd of people.
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particularly troubled personality 

A whack job nutcase who goes on a murderous rampage for any number of reasons, including but not limited to mental instability, political/ideological disputes, delusional government conspiracy theories, or personal socio-economic woes.

As defined by Pima County, AZ Sheriff Clarence Dupnik on msnbc.
That fuckin' whack-job Jared Loughner who shot AZ Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and 18 others is a prime example of a particularly troubled personality.

troubled 

Mentally disturbed as a result of reckless behavior (Drug use,Alcohol, Excessive Partying)
Or by Depression, Anxiety/Break from reality due to traumatic experiences.
Or, one of the aforementioned causing the other.
Diana lost the plot and hit her mother, She became real troubled ever since she started dating that Aaron boy
troubled by Matrona January 24, 2015

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Bridge Over Troubled Water 

Quite possibly the only Simon and Garfunkel song where Garfunkel sings lead vocals and/or doesn't just harmonize with Paul Simon. Funnily enough, it is widely considered their best song.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

troubled 

Vague, insulting threat that implies you have a delusional disorder or family problems, and therefore when you tell someone that the priest sexually molested you, you will not be believed.
"I 'm worried about that kidJoey - seems to me the boy's troubled. Perhaps he is being abused by his parents. I kinda like that little fella and have been counseling him in the confessional."
troubled by Gwyneth Timlin May 28, 2017

Troubled Joe 

Defining someone who appears to be somewhat depressed and yet keeps a constant game face on. Usually a hobo or a lush.
Someone described as Troubled Joe, is, well, troubled. Also compare 'Average Joe'.
I woke up today and felt like the Ghost of Troubled Joe...I think I'll quit my job.
Troubled Joe by Troubled Joe November 2, 2006