15 month son won’t stop crying

[LrsMuma]

Please I need help because my son cries all the long day and nothing will stop him. I just have to kind of let it be and hear it out.
I’ve tried comforting but that makes him push me away. New toys, going outside, new activities. He doesn’t want to do anything and cries.

I don’t want to speak badly of him but I can’t be bothered to take him to see other people because it is exhausting having the crying baby and I can’t speak to anyone anyway whilst I’m trying to keep it to a minimum so happy kids can play.

Am I doing something wrong, is this a Covid baby, is it a sign of something more serious.

He’s my world and I hope he’s not in pain or something is wrong developmentally.

I’m struggling.

Is he crying like he feels unwell or is it more frustration or tiredness?

You sound like you are having a tough time. BunnyRuddington has a great question - is it illness, physical pain or more emotional distress.

All behaviour has a meaning.

When he cries, does he seek comfort from someone or something?
Validating emotions is a fab technique. Eye to eye level - in an soft, concerned voice say "I can see your upset", "you look so sad", "I'm sorry that you are crying" and then finish with "how can I help?" This might need repeating several times as when we are upset/distressed, our listening abilities reduce.
Can he point to what is hurting? e.g. if it's a physical thing or if its emotional we hold a lot of sensation in heart / head / tummy.

This bit of advice is from research and I find it so hard. my partner is much better at it. Are you feeling stressed and therefore your son is picking up on it? I get so stressed and even though I'm holding it in - my 4yo can sense it and goes to his dad who can let things go/ cope better.
good luck and look after yourself