Sometimes I find myself getting tears in my eyes over something I read or watched on tv. If I can relate it touches me and I get a little emotional. I always keep this hidden from others and only do so when I'm alone at home. I never cry in public because I don't want to appear weak or just plain weird. About once a year I'll have a real long cry due to my depression. I will bawl my eyes out and get it all out of me. I only allow myself to do this once a year and of course in private. I am very, very good at stuffing my emotions down deep inside myself so that I don't get caught crying. I have to appear like the strong one. The one who has it together. I am a female by the way.