Can you cry from disappointment?

What does disappointment feel like?

Disappointment is the negative emotion you feel when an outcome doesn't match up to your expectations. Characterised by feelings of sadness, loss, anger and frustration, disappointment is an unavoidable part of life – but it's not always easy to deal with, even if your setback is relatively minor.

Can disappointment be traumatic?

Findings suggest also that disappointment plays a significant role in both creating PTSD and intensifying the suffering from it. Implications for caregivers, therapists, and individuals with PTSD are discussed.

How does disappointment affect you?

People who are disappointed are at greater risk of physical or emotional difficulties, or both. Such individuals appear to have a greater frequency of headaches, gastrointestinal difficulties, moist palms, and over-perspiration than those scoring low on this scale.