Hi AG,

It seems like you've been dealing with this issue for a while. Maybe it's none of my business, but I'm curious why this is concerning you? Do you want to cry, but can't? If so, why would you want to? Are you just wondering if it's normal not to cry?

To answer your questions:

Have you ever cried in therapy? (Either tears or full out crying)
Yes. Very first visit was the full-on Ugly Cry. There've been a few weepy sessions since then--just some tears and sniffling, not really crying.
How does your T react when you cry?
T offered tissue for the Ugly Cry. Now he just sort of sits there. It's not unpleasant.
How long did it take you to let go and cry?
First visit it wasn't a choice; I just couldn't help it. About 6 months (with a 2 month break in there somewhere) to open up about things I knew would make me sniffle.
Do you think it's normal for a client not to cry even when talking about painful things?
Sure. I don't always cry when talking about difficult subjects; sometimes I get snively about the fact that I can't find my socks. The range of "normal" is pretty damn wide.