[pashley]

For absolutely no reason at all I just want to start screaming and crying. Except I can't because all three of my roommates are home. And I would feel so selfish going to cry on someone's shoulder because one of my roommates just heard that her parents are getting divorced.

[tokiwartooth]

It's not selfish to want to cry if you're feeling bad. You are entitled to express your emotions. Lord knows it's not good to bottle them up, I do that and I know it's not good. Do you have anyone to talk to, like a therapist? Or a friend? I call my best friend sometimes when I feel like crap, even though she lives 8 hours away. Sometimes I cry by myself too. I usually feel a little better after I let that out. Sometimes I might take a small walk. Even if it's not far. I've heard that exercise can help, even though I don't follow that myself bc I get enough of it at my job. I probably am no help, but I do understand how you feel. I hope you are feeling a little better today. I also know that going out into the sun is helpful, especially in winter, and even tanning, bc it releases chemicals in the brain that bolster happiness. I'm not one to talk about tanning, though, I'm as pale as snow, but some ppl swear by it.

[Leed]

I'm so sorry you feel badly. But like has been said, it's NOT selfish to want to cry. For heavens sakes GO AHEAD! I'm sorry your roommates' parents are getting divorced, but what about the other roommate -- can you talk to her? Or is she too busy coddling the other one? lol

Like tokiwartooth said, maybe a walk would help, if the sun is out. You sure don't want to walk in the rain. The sun helps, that's for sure, but I do NOT agree with tanning -- that's a sure fire way to start the process of skin cancer. The sun is bad enough without tanning too! Sometimes I listen to some of my favorite music when I feeling down too. That perks me up, as long as I don't listen to any tear-jerkers. LOL And sometimes just either taking a nice shower, or soaking in a hot tub will make me feel like a $100.

I hope you feel better soon. Hopefully this will pass quickly! God bless and please take care! Hugs, Lee

[tokiwartooth]

That's why I don't tan. I watched my family members that grew up on the beach get skin cancer. No thanks. My grandpa had half his ear cut off bc of that.

[Rose76]

If you've been experiencing depression, then it can seem like wanting to cry has no reason behind it. It might be a good idea to see your health provider and report that you've been feeling this bad. I think most PCPs can recognize clinical depression. Getting diagnosed, at least, puts a name on what has gotten a grip on you. You're not obligated to begin taking any medication, although one might be offered to you.

If you think that seeing a doctor is not warranted, then it still might be wise to talk to someone, even one of your roommates. You're thoughtful to be concerned about your roommate whose parents are divorcing. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't talk to one of the other three . . . at least to express that you are feeling upset/down. Just having someone be in a position to ask you later, if you are feeling any better, can be a comfort.