why do I cry at everything?

[IamAporcupine]

I mean not sobbing, or even crying, but tearing up. Some examples:
Reading DS's school report
Saying goodbye to colleague
Reading bad news
Watching when BGGO contestant gets eliminated

I've always been very emotional but this is ridiculous.
I do not mind so much if I am on my own or with family but in some situations it makes me look like a weirdo.

Could be change in hormones? Are you feeling depressed?

I am not 100% well, but I do not think I am depressed
I am peri-menopausal, yes

I am exactly the same. I don't have an answer for you but I can emphasise.

I constantly cry at GBBO or First Dates. I cried today because my oven is shit and my food didn't cool properly. I cried at a TV advert. I've cried reading the paper on the tube. It goes on.

I don't know what it is! I hope you're okay though. Do you feel okay in yourself? X

Oh me too. Was a wreck at ds2’s leavers assembly today, even when other kids were speaking.

I cry a lot too, at both sad and happy things.
I was always a bit like this but definitely got worse after having children and now I'm perimenopausal I seem to be worse than ever.
I'm a gentle person and quite empathetic I think.

Me too. Perimenopausal here and I'm constantly battling tears and body odour. I feel like I'm going through puberty again, but now I'm fueled by guilt and empathy rather than confusion and anger.

Glad I am not the only one - it's awful isn't it?
I mean I've always been quite emotional and but this is on a different league!

Does it get better?

I’m suffering anxiety and low mood at the moment, felt like it came out of the blue. Feel so guilty that I can’t enjoy spending time with my two kids during the holidays. I miss that feeling of going on a fun day out and feeling close to the kids . Scared I won’t get those feelings back. Has anyone felt like this before ?

Sorry I meant to post this as a new thread 😣

You know what annoys me the most?
When I tear up while talking to people.
I've just thanked someone for something they did that meant a lot to me and I am in the middle of the sentence and my voice starts to crack and my eyes get watery.

So basically I turn every nice situation into a semi drama and I look like a weirdo.....

Iam
I wish I knew the answer. It’s very embarrassing because the first thing that comes out is an apology, but what are we sorry for?
Experiencing powerful rushes of emotion is hard to deal with. Does it mean there’s something else ‘wrong’? I know I have some unresolved issues that I do need to address, but do they really mean I’m destined to weep piteously when I’m faced with something emotionally charged?
Just know you’re not alone x

Have you had your Thyroid tested?
I burst into tears for a week when I first started my medication.
If you aren't on new medication and haven't had it already I would ask for a thorough range of blood tests.

I might get that checked Molly good idea.

I am the same, I well up at any show of kindness or empathy, I have anxiety and panic attacks and cry after a bad panic attack. I have to hide them in company and they unleash with a flood of tears later on. You are not alone with this.

I really do not think it's my thyroid but I will get it tested just in case.

I've always been very emotional, but as I said, this is on another level....