AIBU to need to have a good cry every couple of weeks to get it out my system?

[greyinganddecaying]

I don't feel depressed. But I regularly (if I find myself on my own) have a good cry to get all my emotion out.

• I cry about the young children I know who are really poorly and/or currently having palliative care.
• I cry for my children who died as babies
• I cry for my DC who is struggling with SEN (& my frustrations at wading through the system to try to get what he needs
• I cry for older DC who's having to deal with some "friends" being little shits

It feels really self indulgent - but on the other hand isn't hurting anyone else.

Does anyone else do this or am I a bit odd?

This sounds really odd to me, not going to lie. I’d worry that you need maybe some talking therapy or something! But hey, if it helps and you feel ok then there’s no problem! I don’t cry like that at all.

Unusual isn't the same as unreasonable, and those mostly sound like things that aren't odd to cry about.

I rarely cry now I'm single but when I was in a bad relationship I used to cry a lot.
That said you have been through an awful lot op and may still be working through grief. Have you had any counselling?

Totally disagree with the first poster, I don’t think it’s odd at all. It sounds like you have a lot of sad circumstances in your life and it’s perfectly normal and healthy to need to get those emotions out in that way as a coping mechanism. I cry a lot about similar things, much more frequently than once a fortnight (but they are little discreet cries rather than big ones usually).

It isn't something I recognise but that's not to say I think it's wrong, if it works for you then it doesn't matter whether others do the same or not.

Oh OP I'm so sorry - I think you sound overwhelmed and maybe still working through grief.

It would be a good idea to get counselling - just talking about it would also get it out of your system. I'm pretty sure your GP would be able to recommend a free service if necessary.

I hardly ever cry & i’m not massively emotional but we all need a good cry every now & then!

I probably cry every 2-3 months & I stand in front of the mirror watching myself, feeling sorry for myself thinking about all my pets that have died. And I’m not joking🤣

I am normal in every other way though!

Processing emotions in a normal way is a sign of good mental health.

Better to have your cry, its cathartic, than to be bottling up a lot of feelings etc or even to not be acknowledging your own feelings.

I dont think its odd at all! I think actually our western society isnt good at recognising and processing emotions well and it's a bit part of our mental health crisis.

Thanks - I tried counselling a few years ago and tbh it felt pointless.

I already do practical things (tackling DC's SEN, supporting other DC with friendship issues. But I suppose that, plus the other things I can do nothing about, means I need some kind of outlet.

Good to know at least a few others do similar things too

It doesn't sound odd to me but I cry most days when I'm in the shower so nobody can tell I've been crying. If it helps you I say let it out.