cried all day

[Toula223]

ugh I’ve been doing so much better with my anxiety and then today BAM it hit me like a brick. I’ve been nonstop crying just about the entire day. The weird part is I don’t feel the chest tightness I normally do with my anxiety. I just feel an overwhelming sadness and I want to keep crying. Does anybody else go through this??

[M_anon]

I totally understand what you feel.

It's kind of a relief to cry, but it feels like it's all I can do at times because I get stuck crying and in the emotions I'm feeling.

[HealingMyself in reply to M_anon]

I'm so sorry your going through this..hug

[M_anon in reply to HealingMyself]

Thank you lots 😊

[Tealpillow]

Hi Toula - yes, those days are so hard! While I’m not a professional, the crying could be from depression. As another forum member described it: anxiety and depression are the wonder twin duo. It may be worth talking to your doctor. In the mean time, know you aren’t alone and we are here for you. It may be small but lighting a candle or smelling something that makes you smile can help. Even hugging an animal (or stuffed animal) for a while can help you feel less alone. Please take care as best you can. (((Hugs)))

[catsrock]

Yes, yes, and yes - I totally go through this. I have this especially when I start obsessing about people I've lost. It's hard and I hope today is better for you.

[designguy]

It could be that you are going through a grieving process maybe over the loss of part of your life from anxiety or some other past event or loss of a normal childhood, etc... Crying is a good way of releasing stored energy and even repressed emotions so try to welcome and allow it and let it happen and release it and don't let your anxious thinking make it out to be more than it is.

[Toula223 in reply to designguy]

thank you for your support and kind words. I think I am grieving. I went through a very traumatic event in April and was so anxious since and never cried cus I was so anxious and now it’s like the fountain has opened. I definitely feel better after crying though

[designguy in reply to Toula223]

You're welcome, glad you realized what was going on and were able to process it and feel better.

[Lve2dance in reply to Toula223]

I am so sorry for what you are going through 🙏. We are here for you.. Hugs

[dotspot80]

I am going thru the same thing every day but the tears wont come out they are all inside of me. I don't now what to do. I can't stop shaking.

[Toula223 in reply to dotspot80]

that’s exactly how I was. I shook for a month but couldn’t cry. Then these explosive tears came out of no where