I have a close friend who is sometimes very difficult to read. She is extremely emotional which bothers her as she can well up with tears several times in one day, most days of the week. She finds it exhausting sometimes, and other times she finds it therapeutic. So sometimes she's open to a warm, long hug from a caring friend, and other times she would rather I pretend she's not crying so she can try to push the emotions away. I've taken to quietly saying to her, "I'm right here if you need a cuddle" .....and she will either smile weakly through leaking eyelids and mumble she's OK, or nod her head and step forward into my arms. I guess what I'm saying is, especially if that other person is someone that you care for. Or simply take their hand and squeeze ever so briefly then let go. ... if you are comfortable with that.

With you though, when YOU are upset, do you have well practiced ways of self soothing or venting or whatever you are needing at that time?