[tlmg60]

whenever I am sad or hurt I am unable to cry anymore. I just go around feeling depressed. I miss that release I use to get from crying it out. anyone else know what I mean or have this "problem"? I don''t knnow when exactly this started but seems like its been a long time since I've cried.

[allimsaying]

Hi tlm,

I know the feeling of being unable to cry better than I know the feeling of being able to cry. When I block my tears, in some way, Im also blocking my emotions. This can cause a serious traffic jam inside. Im so sorry youre finding it difficult to cry. Some people have suggested using an onion to get the tears started. I hope this helps.

[avlady]

I cried one time that took soo long and cried my last tear when i broke up with an ex. Since then over 20 years ago i havn't had to cry even if i try-i'm all cried out. Could this also be because of medications?

[hartbroken]

I'm the same way. It's really hard to cry. I think anything that stabalizes mood like lithium or even anti-depressants can do this. What results is more depression and anxiety, anger and confusion. I journal some to help, but it doesn't help much.

[helikesafullmoon]

I am so afraid of showing emotions because they might pull the carpet from under me feet.
sometimes tears may fall but I haven't been able to really sob or moan or feel pity for along time. then the depression and anxiety really cut them off. Sometimes I thinks it's safer this way