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Emotional "constipation"

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Glasgow, UK

I have a bit of a problem recently: I used to be an emotional person and would often have a good cry to let out the emotions I'd been feeling but lately I've found myself unable to cry!

I now have a bit of trouble showing my emotions. Any tips?

August 29, 2016
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A MyDepressionTeam Member

There must be something that makes your lip wobble, is there a film that moves you or a book or a song? Why not give that a try, with me it is watching tv shows about cruelty to animals, that always sets me off!

August 30, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I am the same way. I think it has something to do with taking antidepressants, especially Lexapro. I have now gone back to Prozac but just don't feel like my true self

April 10, 2021
A MyDepressionTeam Member

i can say you have the point where u have accepted your pain instead of finding solutions to it, you now at a point where you like arg! what is the use fighting as tomorrow or few hours from now im gonna be going through the same thing again. i will say keep a positive and bare that you not alone, find a hobby as a start keep yourself busy as crying nor longer works to help ease the pain fight back and stop being a victim of tears, this is a way of your checks saying im done allowing tears flow over me and your mind, body and soul telling you to stand firm and take control over your situation instead of it taking control over you.

September 19, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@A MyDepressionTeam Member I've never taken meds for my depression. I was 12 when diagnosed and my mum wouldn't let me go on meds so I've developed a coping strategy that involves writing, music and crying. But lately crying has eluded me. I managed to cry a bit the other day at college though that only lasted for a few seconds!

September 3, 2016
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I'm the same the only thing that makes me cry is when one of my dogs is poorly

September 2, 2016

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