I cannot cry
I feel like if I could just cry and release my emotions I would feel a whole lot better. But I just can’t cry. Anyone else have this problem? This is something I’ve been struggling with my whole life. I think it’s partially my personality and partially a coping mechanism. Like I’m suppressing those intense emotions as a way to avoid pain. Sometimes I’ll force myself to think about something super sad and I can cry for like a second and then stop. Just curious if anyone else is like this or if anyone has any tips on how to release emotions when crying isn’t an option.
@slayerspike I couldn't cry for many years, then a year or so into therapy, the tears started coming. The other week I cried like a big baby for 14 hours😂😂 I think to be able to cry, first you need to address your feelings your fears. Which isn't a nice journey, but I'm always right here for you ❤ we all are. Suppressing your emotions and feelings can only go on for so long before it starts coming out in other ways like nightmares, anger etc. So ideally I think you need to find some root causes to work on. Gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ good luck sweetie ❤❤ remember we are here for you ❤
@Tinywhisper11 Thank you for sharing this with us. I am glad therapy is helpful, for you.
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I just contemplate on my mistakes and honestly tell myself how worthless I am for several nights. Works from time to time.
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@slayerspike When I get like that, I either try "fluffing" (i.e. watching clips on YouTube I know will make me want to cry). BUT, sometimes: hysterical belly laughing can also do the trick. Craig Ferguson the comedian used to get the giggles on his show, so sometimes I'll watch clips of him crying-laughing, and it helps me to laugh and laugh--and eventually it becomes sort of sobby laughter.
Also: Flail around and do angry wailing miserable temper-tantrumy dancing. This is so helpful for me, too, since as grownups we don't usually get to show our despair through our bodies--not the way little kids do. Marina's song "Blue" is a wonderful song for this because it's super peppy-sounding but is all about making terrible choices and being miserable, and I dance the demons out sometimes