I've discussed this with my therapist. I didn't realize so many people have that problem.
I remember one parent telling me if I cried she would give me "something" to cry about.
Don't even know if that corresponds or not....but almost impossible for me. When I can, I am much more relaxed later on. For a female, I feel it's unusual as I have friends that
hear a sad story and tear-up. I do have PTSD, so maybe that goes with the territory.