How do I keep myself from crying in public?

And why do you have to keep yourself from crying in public, dear. But if you really want that, you should train yourself how to be numb and trust me you're not gonna like the result. Do not refrain yourself from your natural response as long as it won't put anymore. If your reason not to cry is stronger than the urge to cry, then you can actually prevent it.

Remember that there is a place and time for everything. If you feel emotional and want to cry you can excuse yourself from the public, like go to the rest room where its more private and you can cry there to deal before returning to the public.

You can try to breathe deeply, or focus on something positive. You can also try to walk away from the area with people, or go to the bathroom.

Think about happier times and remember that there is always a rainbow at the end of a storm. You might not want to show your vulnerability in public, so just think about some goals you have for yourself or maybe other tasks that you need to accomplish today.

Excuse yourself to the nearest restroom and apply cold water in your face and eyes. I try to stare upwards to the ceiling and that helps me avoid crying a lot in public, especially at school. Avoid thinking about the subject that is making you upset and try to think about someone that has made you happy in the past or something good that will happen in the future. Find something that keeps you going through all the hard times. Also drink lots of water to stay hydrated because it will help you not have a headache later in the day.

If you are crying in public then the way to stop this is to get to the bottom of the problem that is upsetting you. I'm sorry this is happening to you, and I just want to say that although this is something you want to stop doing, it is okay to cry, and to cry in public! You should not be ashamed of this and most people are very kind and will be nothing but concerned for you. A good way of getting to the bottom of your emotions is to talk about it - have you tried chatting to a listener on 7 Cups? This may be a good start for you.