Why do I always cry when I am angry?

This is a completely normal reaction and I do this too. For me, this can come from feeling overwhelmed or really frustrated and crying can be a way to get these emotions out. I feel like tears are a way to physically release emotions and help take off some of the weight of the feelings. Sometimes I find myself crying because I am disappointed in the person I am angry at and this makes me feel sad. All in all, everyone has different responses to anger and it can be helpful to accept that crying is your body's way of coping with anger.

We all experience emotions differently. Anger is thought to be loud and violent, but really it’s just a way we express our emotions toward a problem. As we grow we develop coping skills that help us maneuver our way through life. Some scream and yell, some cry, some use substances.. it all depends on what skills we’ve adopted. Crying in anger can be quite normal, often times so frustrated and overwhelmed with what we are feeling. Don’t think to much on why you cry rather than yelling, but what you do after the cry. Do you communicate your feelings, or just cry and keep things to yourself? Always try to “end” the anger, allowing yourself to feel closure about whatever upset you. Communicating your feelings will ensure that this upset doesn’t get tucked away and pushed down. Allow the cry, it’s happening for a reason and it needs to be acknowledged