I can't stop crying for days on end. What do I do?

Crying is an outlet for pent up emotional energy. First thing is to acknowledge that there is lot of emotional energy within you which is seeking some more meaningful expression. The very fact that you have raised this question suggests that you are not content with crying- you are looking at some more meaningful expression. Quantum physicists and ancient masters tell us that everything in this world is energy. You are releasing the emotional energy through crying. You may like to ask yourself- "What would it be like to convert this energy into something more empowering?" "What kind of activities give me power ?" "What kind of activities make me alive?" "When do I see myself expressing to the fullest?" "What would be different when I channelize and focus my vital energies into something which creates value and usefulness for self as well as others?" - I would invite you to reflect on these questions. You need not resist urge to cry. Just bring these questions into your conscious awareness. Your innate wisdom would guide you with light and direction. Wishing you the very best!

Crying is an excellent way to deal with emotions. If you have been crying for days, is usually because you have bottled up many feelings for a very long time. This can lead to a mental stress, and when that happens your body has a physical reaction to the emotions. The crying will stop once your body has decided that you have dealt with your feelings.

There must be something that is triggering the crying. Find out what it is and deal with that trigger.

Whenever you cry take a moment a deep breath and try to figure out why are you crying; be as specific as possible and hunt for the root cause at the rawest human behavior. For example: Your boss is not happy with your work, you are not making enough money, Love life is loveless etc. Each of these things annoy you or even make you miserable to a level where you feel like crying then ask why when this particular event happens it triggers sad emotions. Does this event induce old bad memories? Does it make you feel insecure? What happened in past or childhood, Can you associate these feelings with this event? Once you know what is the root cause you will still feel the same but now slowly slowly with time this feeling will fade away. If you are in a situation where you can't even think in this manner and feel complete helplessness do reach out to your friends and family. Cry once for misery you're in like you laugh for one joke. It's complicated many times and we can't control it always but never lose hope. You might smile longer than you think. :-)

walk outside and look at the sky. close your eyes and feel the wind will blow you mind. make a deep breath and be grateful

I know how that feels because I've been through extremely difficult times in my life. These experiences made me stronger and made me realise many things about life and about people. The crying will stop and you will be stronger and you will start finding your happiness on your own.

It's important to take care of yourself. What would you do if a good friend was upset? Do things you would do for a friend: give yourself a compliment, treat yourself to a good book or a hot cup of tea, something to take your mind off things for a little while.

It sounds like you are truly going through something. What have you tried so far? You're the expert on you, but some options might be to: focus on your breathing with deep slow breathes; reach out to a friend, family member, or doctor; distract yourself with anything that won't hurt you or other people; do some jumping jacks; go for a walk outside; have a picnic on your floor; tell yourself what your favorite part about yourself is; think about what you'd suggest to a friend who was crying for days on end; remember that this feeling will pass eventually; remember the good times; try to practice a body meditation technique to help relax your face muscles; try to count backwrds from 100. It's okay to seek professional support if crying is interfering with your day-to-day wellbeing. Please be well and know that it is normal to grieve, you are human, and it will pass eventually even if that feels like a long way from now. Keep hanging in there and trying.

Let yourself cry and feel, think about why you are crying, what thoughts you are having when you cry. What triggers may cause you to cry. If you are crying there is usually a reason and something you need to work through or even just the need to relieve your emotions through tears. If you feel there is something more behind it I would see a doctor.

Cry and cry until you cant feel anything anymore. It is best to cry rather than keeping it inside you. It will suffocates you so thats why you should cry.

I would suggest going to see a counselor. This is a sign of depression and can be known as "crying spells". Sometimes you do not understand why youre crying, and so professional help is probably the best thing to turn to.

Crying is OK, there's nothing wrong with it,cry until your heart's content but maybe talk to someone

Crying is natural. Try to cry it out, but let yourself realize that you need to move on from this moment and into a new one.

First of all, go drink some water. A full cup or two at the very least. I'm going to focus on your immediate needs before addressing underlying issues. It could be helpful to go take a shower, and really make sure you're feeling the water and the soap, and the shampoo if you wash your hair. Maybe hum a little tune in there. It helps, I promise. After, if you have any lotions/body butters/etc, use those. Care for your body so you can care for your mind. Otherwise, put on comforting, fresh clothes, brush your hair and teeth. Now that your body is taken care of, go eat if you can. Or else try journalling your feelings, reasons and possible solutions. You can even light a candle and/or play some soft, happy music. It could also be beneficial to speak to someone about it, be it a friend, an expert, or one of the lovely Listeners here on 7 cups. Take care

Crying is OK. Don't be too hard on yourself. Try asking yourself "what do I need right now"? That way your body will feel listened to.

Try to listen to uplifting music and get up and active! Often times sitting around or not doing much can promote feelings of sadness and increase depression. Go outside and get some sunlight and remember to be kind to yourself. Do things that make you happy or take part in activities or hobbies you enjoy. Call a loved one, make art, sing, pet animals, among many other things to improve mood and productivity.

I reach out to trusted loved ones (my boyfriend and my dad) and tell them how I've been feeling. I stay consistent with therapy and really push myself to go to sober support meetings along with trying my hardest to get myself out of the house.

Whatever happened must have hurt you really badly. I'm sorry to hear that you're going through this pain right now. Let it all out, give yourself time, and when you're ready, take steps to start rebuilding your life. The path forward may not be easy. You may encounter situations where you take 2 steps forward and get thrown back 3 steps. Don't fret, keep on keeping on. Know that if you don't stop trying, no matter how big or small your steps are, you'll get to your destination some day. If you need someone to talk to, we are ready to be your listening ear. May all be well for you very soon.

Often times, we face sad feelings due to personal choices or the actions of others. It's absolutely understandable to experience symptoms of anxiety and sadness when unexpected, sudden events happen in your life that cause grief such as a bereavement of a loved one. It is recommended that you reach out to support groups going through the same feelings you are going through so that you know you are not alone and from hearing others experiences you are able to develop that self-compassion for your situation. A 2011 case study found the average duration for crying was 8 minutes. To challenge the response to cry you can make changes through seeking support via psychotherapy, reading articles to condition yourself to breathe more through your nose and out through your mouth. Other devices that can be used is going out for a walk to change your immediate location, relaxing facial muscles, or thinking about something repetitious that you have remembered like a poem. It may also be relevant to note information down regarding what you feel in a journal if finding it difficult to articulate into words or hesitant to tell others.

Well talking helps for some people. Here at 7Cups we have trained listeners, who can listen to you. For others meditation helps them. Also 7cups has a Guide called Help Managing your Emotions. It has a lot of tips in there, that are quite helpful. If your emotions keep you down, you could have depression. It is best to see your Dr, and have your mental health checked out. Talk to a friend you trust. Maybe see a Professional Counselor. Maybe talk with your Church Pastor. Maybe talk to your family. Maybe join 7cups as a member. When you do, 7cups has support rooms,were they offer emotional support. Crying a lot could also mean your stressed out. If your stressed out,then do some meditation of some kind. I hope these suggestion are help for to you.

Circumstances can seem overwhelming at times. It flows from the natural ups and downs that life throws at us. It's perfectly normal to feel the way you're feeling right now. I would suggest you introspect - look deep within yourself- and pin point exactly what part of your circumstances has hurt you the deepest. From there, the healing can begin. I follow the motto "This Too Shall Pass". It applies equally to the good times and the bad. Right now you're in a dark place. But this doesn't define you or your future. You have a beautiful future around the corner and you need to believe that, hold on to it, whilst you trudge through this dark space. If it is something you have done, forgive yourself we are only human. If it is something someone else has done to you, forgive them. Forgiveness is divine. Being grateful for the silver linings (no matter how thin they may seem right now) goes a long way as well. I know it is easier said than done. Cheer up, darling. Things are going to be a lot better sooner than you think. Be strong and know that our community is right here for you. Feel free to contact me at any time.

crying is a healthy way to release trapped, intense and hidden emotions. its okay to cry, its okay to let it all out. once you feel more stable, have a shower or splash your face with water, get into some comfy clothes and take it easy or do something that may boost your mood or smile.

Stop thinking negative things. Play the favorite songs and dance. Make me busier with work and cafe chat with friends

The best thing is to talk to someone you can trust. Someone who can support and understand you. Try looking for a friend or someone you are close to. If you are crying because of a certain thing that you find hard to talk to someone close to, talking to a stranger (such as a therapist) will most definitely help as well

Emotional release is a way of allowing what we are experiencing to process. If we do not allow this, it's possible the pent of emotions will be displayed in a negative way later on. Always make room for this purging. It will benefit you in the end.

Cry until you have cried about everything that makes you sad and then get up and move forward. Bottling things up is bad. When you need to cry, cry.

think about positive stuff and distract yourself from the sad things that are happening. write down a list of things that make you happy

It's best to find out the cause behind your tears. What is it that is making you cry and once you find out what it is, then you can search for what to do.

Sometimes its just alright to vent out all those emotions in form of tears :) clears the brain &soul

Have you tried doing something that makes you happy? Like reading, drawing, watching your favorite tv show, etc.?