Crying can be a problem if it's happening many times a day and interfering with your life in a big way. I think it's healthy to cry sometimes though.

I rarely cry and I wish I could. My psychiatrist has told me on many occasions that I need to stop holding things in and controlling my emotions, but I don't know how to do that.

I had agoraphobia for over 3 years. I lost my job, my social life, was very poor, etc. but I didn't cry even once. I wanted to because I wanted that relief. I wanted to be able to just FEEL something rather than just thinking. I tend to be very analytical and unemotional.

When I'm depressed, I can't cry either. It's only when I'm doing well that I'm able to cry once in a while -- when something sad happens or when I get frustrated -- and I welcome that rare ability to have a good cry.

As for getting "stuck" on anti-depressants -- I look at it this way. If there are medications that help you feel better and live a full life, that's a good thing. The brain is another part of the body. Are diabetics "stuck" on insulin? I'm sure they wish they didn't need to take injections every day, but finding a medication that works and alleviates symptoms is a positive thing. Taking meds for depression or anxiety or any other "mood disorder" is no different in my view.