How often do you cry?

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I cry most days, I actually find it really therapeutic. I do have bpd so might be that but how normal is this.

Rarely. I don't like crying. Even when ds died I didn't cry much.

I think some people are just cryers.

If you cry when you’re happy, sad, excited etc and cry over beautiful songs or sad parts in films etc - that’s ok.
Some people just express emotions more than others.

However, if you cry from sadness or stress from real life, more than a couple of times a week on a regular basis, then I’d say that’s not ok and I’d think that person may have depression.

The bit where Hal has gone to Francis military school and all the cadets are getting prizes and Francis hasn’t had one and Spengler (I think deliberately) tells Hal how he’s always in trouble as he always back chats him on behalf of the other kids who Francis feels has been wronged and in that moment Hal was proud. I bloody love Hal and I think my crazy family are like the Malcolm family 🥰

Rarely cry. I'm usually very happy and smiley.

I rarely cry, I wish I did more often as it would be a stress release. I feel like I'm quite unemotional, although I feel high empathy. I'm more likely to cry from a sensory overload that a deep emotion or sorrow. For example last time i cried a few weeks ago was in a crowded place in extreme heat and when I finally got clear of the crowd I excused myself to the toilet and sobbed for a moment. Same thing a few years ago in an overcrowded space where I was rushing for something knowing i was late. I've cried with frustration in traffic jams a few times. But not sure if I ever shed a tear for the death of a close family member or for a good friend who is terminally ill.

When I think about babies dying

I cry every day and often several times a day.

Not helped that I am in perimenopause and have some health issues which are wearing me down. My mum is also in the advanced stages of Alzheimer's so I cry every day for her. I also cry most days on SM, the horribly sad things that happen to others and the injustice in the world makes me cry.

I'd say most of my tears are from the frustrations of living. I don't find life easy.

Should add that my sister and two of my friends say they just can not cry since being on Sertraline, I'm not sure I'd like that as I enjoy a good cry.

I've sat on my bed and have wept several times since these heatwaves. They are being frustrating.

Death, illness, frustration with dealing with the nhs, work, stuff with the kids,

Only when I run out of wine! 🤣

Very very rarely. If someone very close to me dies. That sort of scale. Cannot remember the last time, several years ago anyway

I haven't seen any judgement really?

I think thats valid 🤣🤣

Silly nonsense

So life sounds hard? Do you have things to look forward to?

Multiple times a day since my 21 year old daughter died suddenly and unexpectedly 21 months ago.

Everybody who has lost a child: of course you cry multiple times a day. Hugs.

This

I am so sorry for you all. That sounds so meaningful but I mean it so truly xx

Very rarely. I don’t think I’ve cried for a few years. But I do have chronic long term PTSD and I’m on heroic levels of antidepressants so that probably explains it.

Daily when we were having marriage issues now never but a weird never, as in before that I cried at people dying on tv or a sad ad, now I’m desensitised

Most days, probably. But I cry when I hear that New Zealand choir singing the Māori song, so 🤷‍♀️

@IsThisLifeNow I hope you have support around you, sending an unmumsnetty hug xx

I cry every day! Anything can set me off, usually a sad story on the news like those poor people who’ve lost their homes in the fires, Ann Widdecombes murder etc. My eyes just leak very easily. I got teared up when the emergency alert came through yesterday as it’s such a big scary thing (I live not far from Stourbridge). I also cry regularly when reading if a character is going through an emotional experience. I could blame perimenopause but I think I’ve always been quite emotional.

I tend to cry when I’m triggered by a news item or a book/movie/drama. It’s on account of my MH issues resulting from childhood trauma, mostly. Other times I well up when I’m stressed following a meltdown from my DD1, who has additional needs.

So I do find myself fighting tears quite often, which I hate, as it leaves me really tired.

I do have depression/anxiety as well as PTSD. I recently reduced my medication because the medication I’m on was making me confused, on top of memory problems. I have a GP appointment booked to ask about changing to a different medication.

@Pinkissmart Are you meaning this one?

That gets me every time!! Including now!! So much emotion!!!