How do you manage your emotions without being fake? How do you keep it inside without later exploding on someone?

That can be hard. I think sometimes we suppress/hide parts of our true selves due to others reactions or labeling of us.. Too emotional, too this or that or not enough of this, etc...

Being cognizant of our inner selves is key. Trying to be more aware of our [b]re[/b]actions and learning to breathe and hesitate before over reacting. Finding a way to let it out and express it through means of exercise or writing or some such helps too.