Why do the tears come for no reason?

[MyDogIsGreat]

I am sixty eight and have dealt with depression my whole life. What I hate is days like today when the tears just show up and won't stop. I am not suicidal or terribly depressed, just having a sad day. Does anyone else have this happen?

[EspressoBeans]

Yes. And I never know why I’m crying. But sometimes just letting it out helps and I don’t feel them pressing against my eyes as much afterwards.

[MyDogIsGreat in reply to EspressoBeans]

Thanks. I have learned to cope with issues, but sometimes I am in the midst of trying to avoid the gloom but it sneaks out in tears. It helps knowing it happens to others, although it is sad.

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I have started to welcome tears as I think they are the way my body releases stress. Also, although it might sound weird, I think of tears sort of like a sneeze. You don’t get all upset over a random sneeze, right? You just accept it and let it pass and blow your nose. Same with random tears. Let them pass and don’t let them ruin your day any more than a sneeze would!

[froggymom88]

Have been there and not sure where the tears come from. I let them come for a time and then pull myself together and get on with living. The world can be overwhelming at times so I think it's just all the sad stuff of the world. Hang in there you are not alone. Will keep you in my prayers today.