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JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
Lately I've been a blubbery mess, I would say this seems to happen somewhat from early fall through to the late winter (almost my mid March birthday)....something about feeling emotionally cold and lonely, feeling like I am getting older with nothing to show for it and nothing to look forward to. My t-doc and grandma seem to sort of minimize and blow off what I feel. My mom is hugely empathetic and kind but also has a limit, since she has bp. Do any of you cry at the drop of a hat-song, scene in a movie or tv show, something you read, heat, etc...cry yourself to sleep sometimes?

I feel like I really am losing it :-(
JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
*heard* LOL
beggarseam
beggarseam
I was just like that Sunday. viewing sappy internet videos. but you know what? It kinda felt good to release some of that tension I was holding in.
dancingd
dancingd
I think it's "That Time Of Year ".

When crying comes easily
jimlucky1
jimlucky1
Last year at this time I would start crying in traffic when I drove by Christmas decorations. It was hard to hide at times . Last year I still had old issues.

This year I am so into the whole holiday spirit.

Happy Holiday Al You Beepers!
2kidmom
2kidmom
Yes, your sentiments exactly. I do not believe it is holiday related for me, just a realization....time for change.
penny59
penny59
Omg I cry at everything .you are not alone big hugs
irishwriter
irishwriter
yes sometimes emotions just take over. i find these days i have to have xanax in my bag at all times.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Great big hug of comfort for you sweetie... I used to do this a lot when in a depression ... The tears would flow at the drop of a hat...

Now I don't feel much of anything.... I hope you feel better soon...xo
worldofblah4
worldofblah4
I totally cry at the drop of a hat. When I was talking to my professor the other day, I started crying in her office about puppies. I have been really depressed lately so that does not help! I see my pdoc in an hour so I might change something...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I do this sometimes. Music really effects me. Some days are easier than others though.
zonker
zonker
Yesterday I was crying like a baby when a character died on Downton Abbey. (And it was about the third time I'd seen it!) I have a good cry every now & then, not just the tears, but I mean sobbing & all.
Joni Mitchel sang "Laughing & Crying it's the same release."
When I was crying every day for almost no reason, I did tell my doc & we upped the Prozac. It worked.
Crying at something sad is "normal", crying everyday because everything seems bad --that sounds like depression.
Halterbroke
Halterbroke
Well, for some reason my medication renders me completely unable to cry. I'm ok with that most of the time, because I'm like you, I cry very easily otherwise.

Could you possibly have Seasonal Affective Disorder? (winter depression?)
Autumn111269
Autumn111269
I definitely have times when crying comes easily. I could cry sometimes watching a cartoon!!! Just depends on the mood I guess.
JasmineRenee
JasmineRenee
WOW!!!! Thank you all, I seriously can't thank you enough, I feel so much better simply knowing I am not alone. Yes, Western WA state where I live can be very dark and dreary from about November to February at least, so it is SAD, my pdoc and I have talked about this. We are slowly upping my meds to help with bp depression, and holiday sentimentality and loneliness. I see my pdoc next month :-) thank you all, xoxo.
polarbare
polarbare
I have had moments where I cry.. they are getting less... I think my meds make a difference.. and I don't do well in the winter or holidays.. it is comforting that this aspect is a shared one.. ((hugs)) polar
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