Someone who collects compromising anecdotes and personal Achilles' heel tales from friends and acquaintances for boosting his or her own morale and for possible weaponizing at some critical later date.
Don't kid yourself about Carol being a good listener. She's an emotional hoarder, and anything you told her while you were inebriated at that party will eventually come back to haunt you.
by Rich Hersh February 27, 2024
Get the emotional hoarder mug.A person or being who will infiltrate your personal life like a terrorist. attack emotionally , ultimately attach and thrive off any validation. Which they are seeking. Finally, knowingly implode taking you along with them.
Diana grew up brainwashed. Her terroristic tendencies allowed her to cross paths with Brad Litt. Unknowingly he was her next victim and she was to be his emotional martyr. She is always the victim, truly.
by Beachareyouokay March 17, 2024
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by cndrellaman January 26, 2026
Get the Emotional Combat mug.The neuroscience-backed model, primarily associated with Lisa Feldman Barrett, which argues that emotions are not hardwired, universal programs (like "anger circuits") triggered by the world. Instead, they are real-time, whole-brain constructions. Your brain uses past experiences (concepts) to make meaning of incoming sensory data and internal bodily signals (arousal), creating an instance of "anger," "fear," or "awe" that is tailored to the specific context. Emotions aren't reactions you have; they are guesses your brain makes to keep you alive, and they vary wildly by culture and individual.
Example: "After learning the Theory of Constructed Emotions, she reframed her 'anxiety.' That churning stomach and racing heart before a presentation wasn't 'anxiety' invading her; it was her brain, using the concept of 'anxiety,' constructing a helpful state of high alert. She started calling it 'energized focus.' It didn't make it pleasant, but it made it feel less like a broken reaction."
by Dumu The Void January 30, 2026
Get the Theory of Constructed Emotions mug.A person who deliberately causes emotional distress on someone close to them, like a childhood friend, coworker or sibling.
Like actual terrorism, there are varying degrees and frequencies of tactics, ranging from seemingly small to large outbursts and picking fights during momentous life moments.
Like actual terrorism, there are varying degrees and frequencies of tactics, ranging from seemingly small to large outbursts and picking fights during momentous life moments.
BS: *in baby voice* I don't think you should move away, there was a bear attack there once, and long drives are unhealthy, and...and... could we talk about this later, I have so many things to tell you why this is a terrible decision.
Brian: *with 15 open notebooks next to him* I am simply trying to move across State, I have a million things going, I really don't have time for your Emotional Colonic.
BS: Ok, I will set aside 9 hours to tell you why this is bad for me.
Brian: *mutters* Ugh, you are such an emotional terrorist. I need like a 10 hour White Collar Ginger.
Brian: *with 15 open notebooks next to him* I am simply trying to move across State, I have a million things going, I really don't have time for your Emotional Colonic.
BS: Ok, I will set aside 9 hours to tell you why this is bad for me.
Brian: *mutters* Ugh, you are such an emotional terrorist. I need like a 10 hour White Collar Ginger.
by Mike109999 February 11, 2026
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“Every time we disagree, he threatens to cut me off and tells me I don’t care about him, it feels like he’s being an emotional taliban”
by KankerDefiniton February 18, 2026
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