"Hysterical reaction" refers to an exaggerated or extreme response to a situation, often driven by emotions rather than reason. It implies a strong and uncontrollable emotional outburst or behavior. Full definition
Nonetheless, given the almost hysterical reaction of some theologians, particularly a fair number among the members of the Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA), to such Vatican directives as Ex Corde Ecclesiae (1990) and Ad Tuendam Fidem (1998), we can conclude that many professional theologians, and theological faculties, apparently have yet to absorb Newman's point that magisterial authority is necessary for the proper teaching and pursuit of theology. (firstthings.com)
«We shouldn't stop flying or have other hysterical reactions.» (fortune.com)
He has great need of assistants up there,» He found it quite easy to deal with Father Luther's slightly hysterical reaction. (religion-online.org)