Open your eyes wide, smile, wash your face in cold water and practise smiling in the mirror. Pinch yourself if necessary and think about neutral things like cars and walks in the park.

You can do it.

Thanks, that really helps me

Nope, just went to the doctor, I wasn't going to cry, all she had to do is ask how my mental health is, I began crying. But I will try Bridgie101's suggestion.

I say let them flow. I can't cry and would give anything to be able to. To get that release. I envy those that can. That was probably one of the worst things the cult did to me.....didn't allow me to cry.

Tears are the release valve of our hearts;don't hold them in.

Don't try to stop them

Cry when you can. You have to let it out. But if you are at work or something. Then that's what I suggest. Sometimes you can't afford to cry.

But not crying in counselling would be truly, scuse the frankness, ridiculous. That would be insane. Cry your eyes out in counselling. That's what you're there for!

I've had sessions where I've cried for an hour. :D :D :D

let it out
its the best way to get the sadness out

You sound like you want to control your tears. Thinking that we can "control" our tears may indicate that we want to control our lives. Letting go of my "control", and instead seeking God's answer, sometimes helps me to stop crying, and other times helps me to cry or cry more.

Why do you want to hold in your tears?

You will feel better if you allow yourself to cry. Hold them in just makes me feel worse.

I get that way at times. I say let them flow. I find it helps to scream really loud and release everything.

Crying releases endorphins to give you relief! Cry, cry, cry! Ted