Can you sue someone for emotional distress?

Can I sue someone for emotional distress or can you sue someone for emotional damage—claims usually fall under intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) or negligent infliction (NIED) depending on state law. ^[1][2] IIED elements Conduct must be extreme and outrageous, intended to cause (or disregard a substantial probability of) severe emotional distress, and causation/damages must be shown. NIED Often requires physical impact or zone of danger rules—varies by jurisdiction. Damages Compensatory damages for therapy, lost wages, and pain may be available; punitive damages sometimes for egregious conduct. Difficulty These cases are fact-intensive and often dismissed if conduct is merely rude rather than outrageous. ^[1]