Oh boy can I relate! Even though I'm on meds that really help, I still have the crying episodes. I'm not a crier either and this happening used to really p--s me off! I cried for absolutely no reason. It is a normal menopause symptom. Have you told your doctor about what's going on? Because he can help.

Because the meno monster is poking you with a big stick from a dark corner and you can't see it...

No other reason than that.

Plus, I'd bet you're not sleeping well either.

THANK YOU FOR THE REPLIES. I GO TO THE GYN IN APRIL. LAST VISIT SORT OF RAN THINGS BY HIM ON HOW I WAS FEELING. HE THREW OUT A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT THINGS THAT I COULD DO, AS A MATTER OF FACT HE HAD MY HEAD SPINNING. I DO LIKE HIM THOUGH. THE NOT SLEEPING HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS. WHAT A PAIN. I HAVE AMBIEN IF I NEED IT, BUT I'M NOT REAL KEEN ON TAKING MEDS. I TAKE VITAMINS. I HEAR MAGNESIUM PLAYS A BIG PART FOR WOMAN WITH MENO. WELL I HAVE RAMBLED ON LONG ENOUGH, AGAIN THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK LADIES.

Thank you for that..it is also so me. Sorry you are feeling like this, but it is nice to know I am not alone!!

I am 51 and have many of the symptoms of menopause. I could not stand the mood swings and depression, so I researched alternatives to anti depressants. I found a supplement made from some seed called 5HTP. It is like L-tryptophan, but supposedly raises the serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is a neuro transmittor and a deficiency can cause depression. Many anti depressants are serotonin reuptake inhibitors. I could not sleep for more than 4 hours and did not want to do anything. I started taking 300 mg at night and I have noticed a real improvement in my sleeping, ususally 8 hours straight. My moods have also improved. It is relatively cheap, about $12 a bottle and you can buy it at CVS or Walgreens.

Yesterday I started crying and couldn't stop. Something as simple as a T.V. show can trigger it then the flood gates open. I am on anitdepressants, obviously not working, can someone direct me as to what type of doctor I should see about this?

It's funny that's way I joined today. My daughter missed the school bus and I went ballistic. She off to school and I am home crying because I don't want to be the monster mom to a 10yo. She is the greatest in the world. My anger is so unrational then it leaves me crying for the day.

So glad I am not alone. Poots, you suggested a supplement from CVS or Walgreens similar to L-trytophan. What's the name of it? I want to try it.

Hi, I'm new here. I'm so glad you wrote this post! I've been having the same problem for several months. I'm not the "crying type" but now it seems like I cry at the drop of a hat, and have no idea why. It is so confusing, but good to know I'm not alone.

SORRY TO BRING THIS UP AGAIN. BUT I HAD A HUGE CRYING GIG AGIAN ON THE 19 OF THIS MONTH. WHICH WAS MY BIRTHDAY. I HAD MY LAST CRYING GIG ON THE 19TH OF FEB.. WHATS THE DEAL HERE. THE 24TH IS THE DAY OF MY MENSTRUAL, IF IT COMES!!! I HATE CRYING FOR NO REASON. ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHY. WE HAD GUEST OVER , AND I HAD TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR AWHILE TILL IT EASED UP. HOW EMBARASSING. IF IT HAPPENS APRIL 19TH, I AM GOING TO WONDER !!! THANKS FOR LISTENING LADIES, GOD BLESS !!!

Yes, I used to pride myself on the fact that I absolutely never cried.

Now, I cry constantly - to the point that my family is sick of it & it now embaresses me.

It happens to me too. It's like I'm overly sensitive to everything. Good grief, I was watching Anne of Green Gables yesterday and every silly little sad scene made me burst into tears. I've been off my meds for 3 weeks now because I'll be participating in a drug trial for a new antidepressant, so I'm especially vulnerable right now.

Me, too, ladies; I cry at books, TV shows, anything! Hormone shifts are such fun, huh?!!

siberian ginseng or asian ginseng is supposed to help with emotions such as crying. I haven't tried it yet but it is listed as a help during menopause or pre meno. Also, kava kava is a relaxer that enhances mental alertness. This is what I've been reading anyway.
Hugs to you all who have been feeling sad. I know how you feel! I also feel out of control of my life.

I'm not a big cryer but after my hysterectomy I started crying myself to sleep, crying during songs, looking at my children, thinking about my parents dying---ONE DAY!- and I was always emotional during movies- but I've started sobbing so much I can't even stop and watch the movie- I really don't like it- it's annoying, and I get embarrassed- but I guess I gotta accept it to some degree because it's part of me now.