Want To Cry?!?

[perfectwashu]

Do you ever get the urge to cry and not even explain why? At the moment in time I have this urge to break down and cry for no particular reason, its kinda scaring me... makes me feel emo. I mean theres many excuses for me to but I deal with my issues really well usual and I think thats why I want to (I realise this makes no sense)

Recently I've had really low self esteam but I don't know why! It's really bugging me, tonight i felt like shit because my hair got wet in the rain (the joy of England) and went all wavey but seriously I mean that hardly is a good reason for feeling as bad as I do.

Basically I'm worried if I'm depressed but I'm not entirely sure why, I have a great boyfriend whom I love & visa-versa, lots of friends, never looked so good appearence wise and just finised my first year of uni?!? I just don't get why I feel like shit

Is it human nature to need to cry and if theres nothing to cry about just to do it anyway?

 

[BrandonSBCA]

I was at my friend's birthday party at a Gay and Lesbian bar, about maybe about two hours into being there at the bar I'm watching everyone dance, then all of a sudden a rush of sadness just came to me, I had no idea why but I felt like crying. I ended up crying, and my friend asked me what was wrong, I told him I had to leave, so I went for the nearest exit and cried out in the parking lot.

I think it's human nature to cry for no reason, sometimes the body needs to release and crying is something that is very helpful to release a lot of the emotions out from your system.

 

[Fiorino]

Don't panic, this is a common occurance, especially with Gays who have a higher sensitivity sense. Just look around you at what is going on in the world, all of the young soldiers who are getting killed for what. The daily terroists threats, etc.. It is almost impossible not to want to cry when you witness all of what is happening. Just don't let it get out of control. If you find it going on for an extended period mention it to your doctor, or check you Gay Center, if you have one, to see if there is a general group you can attend and discuss it there.
Goodluck and just hang in there.

 

[G-Lexington]

My nickname is "the Robot", because I so infrequently get emotional. Funerals don't affect me at all, weddings are fine, bad news makes me say "Aw, that's too bad." But once in awhile, something REALLY minor hits me in precisely the right way, and I'll start crying.

The only surefire way to get the gargoyle to cry? Play this. I have no idea why. I'm not religious, and I'm not a Judy Collins fan. But by the third verse, tears WILL be running down my cheeks.



Just one of those things.

Lex

 

[perfectwashu]

Just as I watched the amazing grace vid i watched this, it made me cry



Also thanks guys you made me smile after crying kinda thing... yea... i want my teddy

 

[Homoerectus]

You need to see a doctor about depression. It is NOT normal for people to feel the urge to cry for no reason. You may be amazed to learn you have mild depression and how much better you will feel after treatment.

 

[BrandonSBCA]

But his life is great why would he be depressed? My life was great too I had no reason to be depressed.

 

[confusedboy23]

As long as it doesn't happen too often, I think it's fine. It's normal for us all to cry and I think it's actually a great relief at the end of it. We may think that there is no reason for the floodgates to suddenly open, but I think there is just something built up deep inside us that just needs to be let out. I cry every now and then too so you're not alone.

 

[luminum]

It could just be hormones, or some subconscious things that are coming to a head. Just go ahead and cry, it won't do anyone any harm so long as you realize that it's nothing more than an emotional release.

 

[rareboy]

A lot of people don't realize that depression can be physiological in origin and that the metabolic response may be inherited.

It is not a failing of character, but of chemistry.

Usually I get teary just before I come down with a cold. Given that you were out in a cold rain, it may be just that kind of reaction.

 

[Horschallen]

It would be a good idea to seek professional help.... getting a trained and qualified perspective from another person can be very helpful. Like Luminum suggested, it can be the chemistry changes in your body, and medication can help correct it.

 

[tonysw]

There is the theory that we don't cry about most big matters as we "have our walls up" for protection. It is only when we are exposed with seemingly non-threatening things happening that we have our real "raw" selves caught and we cry easily. It is usually about the small things. I met this 22 year old guy who was looking for his lost dog, he cried about him "because he was my boy". A few weeks later I had got to know him and he cried about the real matter - his girl-friend had an abortion without consulting him and the baby was a boy - he used the same words as previously "he was my boy" and cried again.

I know from personal experience what can happen. From my experience I say see the Doctor and if he gives you medication take it as he directs for the period he directs. A passing mood that lifts and does not return is Ok to let go, but not depression, mild or otherwise.

I had a bad time for the two weeks before they kicked in and again for two weeks when the dosage was doubled. It was worth it, so get on with it.