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calm myself down. I'll cry for hours and the littlest Why is it so hard for me to stop crying once I start?
thing will set me off again. What's wrong with me?
How do I calm down after crying?

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Sometimes I cry, then if I get a little reminder of why
I'm crying, like the person who made me cry talks to
me, I just start crying again. Wh...
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I cry a lot in front of my family members and
sometimes in front of my classmates too. They
Bethany Rosselit, M.A. Life coach and online therapist
always make fun of it and say I cry about every li...
Written Aug 13, 2015

Crying can be a release.  Something has likely been overwhelming your mind, and Most of the time, I start crying when I can't control
what people say about me or when I'm misunderstood
you are letting it all out when you cry. 
and confront them straight away. Howe...

Surprisingly, a number of emotions can be behind the release.  When you are crying, My dog died 2 weeks ago, I cried that day but since
then I am not feeling anything and I can't cry. What's
take a deep breath.  Then notice what you are feeling, and WHY.  This part can be wrong with me?
difficult and takes practice. 
How can I stop myself from crying when I am hurt or
angry?
Often, people cry because they can't take one more thing.  Most people's lives are full
of stress, to the point where their bodies are constantly on high-alert.  This can be Why do I cry harder when someone sees me cry?

exhausting, and can lead to the release of crying. I'm a teenager and I cry for no reason sometimes.

onlinetherapyandcoaching.org What's wrong with me?
If you think this may be the case for you, you may want to read this article: Finding
Why don't I want other people (especially people that
Freedom from Fight-or-Flight .  I know from working with my clients, that it close to me) to see me crying? Why am I always
definitely is possible to learn new strategies to deal with life's storms. hiding when I cry?

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Abdullah Mashud Mridul, HR Professional | Photographer | Content Writer 32 Followers

Written Aug 19, 2015
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Hi , Sarah !!!  hope you are doing well . I will try to help you with some information.
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We all know that we do cry either when we are sad or  when we lost control over our
emotions. So it is not a big deal unless or until you lost control over it. I mean you
can not stop crying.  Besides another reason could be releasing stress hormones or
toxins from the body.

so you can try these out at the first place to solve this matter in house.

1. Don't stay alone for so long: Try to spend more time with your friends and family
that will give you a strong environment.

2. Leave the depressive thoughts: If you had a situation or you had a fight with
someone regarding any issue, don't try to recall it over and over again.

3. Control your emotions: In any given situation , it is very important that you have
to control your emotions. If you lost control then you simply cannot get away from
this problem.

4. Know your self: In most of the cases we have never gave thought about our self.
Try to read out your thoughts and try to gain control over your actions & emotions.

5. Talk to your self:  Sounds weird but you to know your self . It is important that you
should talk to your self. Give some time to you, prepare some question inside your
head for you and answer them.

I hope if you can do these and if these are the main reasons for your problem then you
will get your solution.
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My best wishes for You.

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Nathalie Ciara Walker

Written Nov 3, 2014

I don't know how old you are but I went through a similar phase between 15 and 17. I
would be joking with my friends, and then suddenly get this horrible feeling. I kept
excusing myself from class by telling my teachers I had a stomach ache, then would
go sit outside and cry for a long time.
It slowly got worse - I started getting anxiety attacks and was constantly tired, I
stopped going out with my friends and would seek solitude. I went for long runs to
keep myself distracted and ate less and less. One day, I tried to commit suicide (a very
half-hearted attempt at swallowing pills, I knew it wouldn't work, and I threw them
up again) but the idea had been there and I knew I needed help. I started going to a
shrink who was specialized in working with teenagers, and also went to see my
doctor. He told me I was anemic and had very low blood pressure and an iron
deficiency, and prescribed me iron infusions and iron supplements as well as a blood
transfusion. The added iron gave me a burst of confidence and physical strength,
while talking to my shrink once a week helped me feel at peace inside.

The reason I'm telling you this is to show you that you are suffering from a very
common problem. You're not alone here. I would advise you to get a medical check-up
and test your iron, vitamin B12 and blood levels. I would also recommend seeing a
shrink. Get a good one, someone you feel at ease with and become a regular. Find
something you love doing and make that a regular activity (for me, it's running,
pilates and playing the piano, but it could be anything). Don't overwork yourself and
son't neglect your me-time. I hope you feel better soon <3
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Tim Lockwood, Where there is life, there is hope.

Written Aug 31, 2014

I'm no doctor, so I could be wrong, but it sounds like true clinical depression to me.
Whatever is wrong, it is imperative you make an appointment to see a doctor and/or
counselor so that the two of you can work on fixing it.

In the meantime, until your appointment rolls around, do not allow yourself to
wallow in the sadness. Get out of the house and into the daylight. Talk to people, go
run errands, do something a little outside your routine.

But do not fail to make that appointment, and do not fail to keep it. I mean it.
And I (along with everyone else who has answered this question) expect you to
comment on either my answer or one of their answers so we know you're okay.

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Tindi Crosbie, Wandering or Wondering

Written Aug 31, 2014

This sounds like depression to me and I've been there. A psychiatrist can offer you
antidepressants and refer you to a cognitive behaviour therapist who you can
describe your episodes of crying to and they can talk you through new ways of
thinking and coping with the crying episodes. You definitely need some sort of
therapist or counsellor's support or you will exhaust yourself. Best Wishes.
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Drew Gaut, Ambivert and social anxiety sufferer

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I see a lot of people suggesting that you are experiencing depression, which may be 1 2
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accurate. I would, however, consider the possibility that this is related to anxiety.

I know that my panic attacks can manifest as uncontrollable crying fits, and when my
anxiety is high, small things can set me off.

Just like others have said, I would recommend seeing a therapist or psychiatrist. They
can provide the help you need. In the meantime, try some self-calming measures,
such as controlled breathing, repeating a positive phrase, or taking your pulse and
focusing on slowing it (which is basically controlled breathing with a focus point).
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Jennifer Pell, Wild rover of the speckled night

Written Aug 31, 2014

You are depressed and distressed. Go wash your face with cold water. If you are a
student, look up mental health services at the Uni clinic. If not, find a therapist. Make
an appointment. Get out of your bed. Make it. Do your dishes. Take a shower. Dress in
clean clothes and go for a walk. Go to your appointment with the therapist. Don't
minimize. Repeat as needed.You have more strength than you know. Take care of
yourself. You deserve it.
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Hans Teunisse, I'm a people's person.

Written Sep 14, 2015

Hi there,

I answered your Question here:

http://www.quora.com/Ive-gone-for-a-run-watched-a-funny-movie-cried-listened-to-
happy-music-and-talked-but-I-still-feel-sad-What-else-can-I-do/answer/Hans-
Teunisse

I hope it helps you too, as the involved person did write me her thanks. Contact me
with your thoughts if you feel like.

Rgds,
Hans

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Margaret Bell, Emotions expert. Helping discover the meaning behind the
emotions.
Written Jun 26, 2016

Hello,

I wouldn’t say there is anything wrong with you. Is your crying triggered by
something?

Do you compartmentalize? Often times in life, if we constantly avoid certain feelings

and issues, they will catch up to us and feel like a tide wave of uncontrollable
emotions. Could this be the cause?

Our hormones can also cause mood fluctuations and swings. Perhaps there is an
imbalance?

What do you when you start to cry? What have you tried to ease the tears? Writing
helps a lot of people channel the feelings. As well as, art and for some exercise and
dance. Try some of these things to see if they help ease the tears.

Others can isolate their tears to a certain time, once a day or week. Such as, every
Monday at 3 I dedicate to crying. They give themselves permission to cry at this time
each week. This does not work for everyone.
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it is disrupting your life, reach out to a therapist, friend or your doctor.

Wishing you well!

Margaret
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Anonymous
Updated Sep 2, 2014

You could-
1. Do things which you like. For eg. go swimming, travel some places or even
sleep as much as you want. Just do the damn things you like.

2. Do not. I repeat do not try to please otheres. Fuck them. Just try to make
yourself comfortable.

3. More you do the things you like more you will learn about it. Soon you will be
good enough in that area. Now, try to help/teach the things which you
learned to others.

4. Practice yoga and meditation.(regularly and sincerely)

5. Always keep your room/surroundings clean.(it does have a very positive

effect)

6. Cut off from the people who let you down.

7. And last, stop crying.

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Anonymous
Written Nov 16, 2014

* You are having depression, but are not aware of it.

* Your life has little meaning, joy, or things to look forward to.

* In my view, it is time you pulled up your socks, see where your life is going and ask
yourself if this is how you want to live the rest of your life.

* Obviously, you need to contemplate on the source of your misery.

* There are many suggestions :

- Do meditation.
- Go for walks, excercise, workout. (These will release mood uplifting endorphines)
- Listen to good/inspiring music.
- Read motivational, inspiring books and blogs. (Suggest The power of  positive
thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, The power of your subconscious mind by Dr.
Joseph Murphy, or any book by Dr. Louise Hay. Also, you can follow blogs of Oliver
Pemberton, James Clear and James Altucher)
- Watch funny/inspiring videos and clips on youtube.
- Create a list of things that would make you happy, give your life meaning, and get
you excited. (Eg. meeting friends, going out for moives, dancing etc. and do more of
these)
- Have a long term view of life, and create a bucket list. (Again things that you would
love to do, which would make you happy, and give your life meaning - in the long
term. E.g would be : Marry, and have a loving partner, learning dancing, going to see
the Taj Mahal, learning a foreign language, making a million rupees in the next 5
years, volunteering for an NGO, paying the school fees for two poor children, learn
baking cake, having a sky diving experience, learning to play a music instrument, etc.
etc.)

Good luck.
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Rajesh Vaidya, studied at International Coach Academy

Written Aug 31, 2014

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!

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