emotional instability

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“Memory loss, cognitive decline, emotional instability, and chronic pain. These injuries have required, and will continue to require, extensive medical care.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

It could be due to cultural reasons, lifestyle choices, past grievances, emotional instability, personality clashes or even related to inheritance/money.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

Thomas’ family would sue Charter in 2020, alleging that the company failed to properly screen Holden, who was dealing with mental, financial, and emotional instability, before employing him.

From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2022

But the fact remains that I'm terrified of raising — and screwing up — children due to my lifelong struggles with emotional instability and post-traumatic stress.

From Salon • Jul. 24, 2022

“You’ll have to expect some emotional instability, after what they’ve been through. They were particularly ill prepared, coming from their life in the Capitol.”

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins