Such sensitivity, is not necessarily related to our disorders or meds., though it can happen. I get times like that, songs, memories, even scents can bring on crying jags.
My former and present psychiatrist have told me it isn't because of my bipolar, it is just that some people feel things with different intensities. Even my former psychologist, and psych. teachers said the same thing.
Throughout my life, not only depression and melancholia would cause me tear up, but even if I were to listen to a live orchestra, view some works of art, or even be content about something. Some, just have a deeper appreciation for the arts.
I must admit though when I use to go to church, a similar thing would occur, just like what Dave described.
I do think it was due to many things that were going on in my life, my kid was a constant target for bullies at this parish school, my dad was sickly, we were fairly new in the neighborhood and state,etc. I often think while being at church, it was a unconscious (sp?) thing that such going ons came forward in my mind, and the things hurting me would surface. I do not know reasons behind the various intensites of people's sensitivity, but I can definately relate to what things in this thread.
Very good topic, Azalysa brought here. Makes one think and ask, "how"? "why"? "when"? and "where"? does this happen.
Thanks for bringing this topic to our forum.

DE