Ah Hanna...I think we get so conditioned to bottle everything up..we don't want to upset the people around us,family,friends...So we keep it pent up inside.

I know excatly what you mean,so many days I just want to curl up and cry..but it doesn't happen.

And most of the time,all I have is my dogs around me...I still have a hard time letting loose.

Maybe take a drive alone,put on some sad love songs..sing along..that aught to bring some tears

I've taken my night time meds...it's a good idea, except that I can't drive right now. Thanks DD.

Can you sing in the shower?
:)

I'm sorry Hanna. I can honestly say I know how you feel...I don't cry either. Maybe some rest will help. Maybe you need to have your meds tweeked. I am here if you want to message me. Hang in there. I'm saying a prayer for you. xxxx Sandra

Can't sing in the shower at this hour...all the kids are asleep, and the shower is right across from the 1 year old.

I've just started a mood stabilizer, so I'm having some side effects, maybe that's the problem. Plus I just had the dose increased this evening.

Thanks DD and Sandra. xx

Hanna, looks like you have some kids you may not want to cry in front of. Can you go into your bedroom and cry?

I often need to cry and can't. Usually, holding my dog and realizing that I have no one who cares about me... that makes me cry.

Sorry you feel like crying. hugs

hanna, im sorry that you cant cry i had that prob too for a long time now that my hubby left me i cant seem to stop crying so ill cry a few tears for you too and i hope you feel better soon

All the kids are asleep. I'm in my own room, and I could cry with no issues. Except that I can't seem to make myself cry.

It's completely healthy to cry, and I know I'd feel better if I did, so I would just like to release a little pent up whatever.

I think I'll lay down and maybe watch Beaches...or Titanic...those usually do the trick...hopefully they work.

Thank you all for your advice. xx

Hanna, I don't have that problem, but I've heard so many people say it. I cry at the drop of a hat these days.

Tell me, what is it you want to cry about? anything particular?

I didn't cry for years...like 20 maybe. Now I cry quite often. Old movies that I watched with someone I love and who isn't in my life any longer.

and all the other suggestions you've got...Good idea proudmary...maybe if you have a topic we can work it out together, or maybe personal messages, or journal. Sharing helps and hearing common stories and support can bring on the tears too.

Blessing for releasing your sorrow.

yeah, sometimes when I just hear someone repeat it back to me, it makes me cry. I don't hear it when i'm saying it, but when its said back to me, WHAMO!