Depression Support Group

Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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dds 04/18/2007

I was wondering if anybody else has this problem? I cannot cry! Even if I am terribly sad, depressed, angry. The tears just don't fall. Does anyone know why this happens. I think it might have something to do with my childhood abuse.

deleted_user 04/18/2007

I don't cry at the drop of a hat. What helps me if I need to
cry is to play a piece of music that I know has brought me
to tears in the past. Somehow, it's a pathway to tears.
Hope that helps, niceguy

dds 04/18/2007

I have tried sad movies, sad music, thinking about my deceased grandmother who was the mother to me. NOTHING, I am emotionally stuck. Thanks niceguy

BeckyK 04/18/2007

Find a sad story, and let the tears fall!

deleted_user 04/18/2007

I am a bit of a mixture. I can go for a few weeks without crying and then break down and sob for about an hour. Other days when I am really down I will cry 2 or 3 times a day

deleted_user 04/18/2007

I am on prozac and it makes me numb. Do you take meds that could do this to you too? Yes it could have something to do with past abuse as a child, we are all effected differently by what happend to us and that could just be your own self-defence kicking in.

deleted_user 04/18/2007

I'm the same way and always have been. I just don't cry.

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