I cry all the time and it’s getting me down

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First of all I understand this isn’t normal and I might come across as childish/immature but I’ve tried to think practical and act/think like an adult but I literally can’t help it. I know I need to get a grip but it’s something I feel I have no control over. I cry and get emotional over everything. For example, it was ds birthday last week and the day after I cried because it was over. I’ve cried because he’s going back to school on the 5th even though the holidays have been hard. I cry on Sundays (in private) when dp has to go back to work the next day. I cry when it rains after it’s been sunny. Honestly, I cry every day over stupid things. Reading this post back I really do need to get a grip and I sound strange but like I said I have no control. Does anyone have an idea why I am like this and is there anything I can do to help

Have you always cried a lot , or is it a more recent change? Do you feel sad or flat?
For me, when I start crying a lot I know that my MH is struggling so it’s a sign to get help. Could you talk to your GP?

@SOWK I’ve always been quite an emotional person but I’d say it’s gotten worse recently. I do generally feel sad but I can’t always put my finger on why. I could talk to my gp, but I didn’t know if it was something that could be helped or if I just needed to sort my head out as what I cry about is ridiculous

Maybe think about asking GP for antidepressants if it is impacting on your life so much. They might help.

If you generally feel sad you need to see your GP.

Me too. You need to see your GP & one way or another work on Your emotional resilience.

If you can afford to see a counsellor, try to as it sounds like there's more issues under the surface

Go and see a counsellor. You need to talk this through properly.

Do you feel better after you've cried? People express their emotions in all sorts of different ways and if crying is your natural way of letting your feelings out then that's normal for you so don't be ashamed or embarrassed.

It's only a problem if you believe it's a problem, or if is something that's changed recently or a symptom of a deeper issue.