Experiencing unpredictable involuntary emotional displays caused by PBA can be so disruptive that those affected avoid social situations, resulting in isolation. Although there are no FDA-approved medicines for PBA, there are things you can do to cope with episodes of PBA:

• Be open about it. Warn people that you cannot always control your emotions. Explain that the emotions you show on the outside don’t always reflect how you feel on the inside.  
• Distract yourself. If you feel an emotional episode coming on, try to focus on something unrelated.
• Note the posture you take when crying. When you think you are about to cry, change your posture.
• Breathe in and out slowly until you are in control.
• Relax your forehead, shoulders and other muscle groups that tense up during an emotional episode.