Oh, Don't the tears just fall?

[Melody717]

Why is it that when I should be sad, I'm numb, and when I should be happy, all I want to do is cry? I don't quite think that's normal.

[CLB1125]

I can’t help you with that. I cry about everything.

[litethatnevergoesout in reply to CLB1125]

Yeah everything makes me cry too

[CLB1125 in reply to litethatnevergoesout]

isn’t it aggravating? My husband has gotten so used to it he just pay attention anymore.

[litethatnevergoesout in reply to CLB1125]

Yeah it is, I got to run off somewhere, I don’t know where it all comes from. My neurologist thought I had pseudobulbar syndrome.

[Shnookie]

When I feel sad and depressed, I often get a numb feeling. I used to have times when I would weep uncontrollably. I think my meds might be stopping me from doing this

[Melody717 in reply to Shnookie]

Huh, that's weird. Why do you take those meds if you feel comfortable sharing?

[Shnookie in reply to Melody717]

I take a combination of psychotropic meds for my depression, anxiety, Klonopin to help relax me to go to sleep at night and a med for my ADHD

[Melody717 in reply to Shnookie]

I think it might be the mix of meds?

[Shnookie in reply to Melody717]

I don’t believe so.

[Isinatra in reply to Melody717]

I don’t see the connection with your question to Shnookie and her answer. 🤔

[Beevee]

Hi Melody 717. What is normal?? Why strive for normality?

If you struggle with the symptoms of anxiety and depression, it is highly likely that your quest to feel normal is actually having the opposite effect and the main reason you are stuck in the cycle. It is nigh on impossible to force yourself to be happy when you are angry or sad or make yourself angry if you are really happy so why do you think you should be happy when you have anxiety?

To break that cycle and recover, accept how you are feeling, regardless of what emotional state you find yourself in and learn to be ok about not feeling ok. By not doing anything about thise feelings, you stop feeding anxiety and all symptoms.

Our emotions change all the time, drifting from one to the other. It would be extremely rare to feel happy all day, every day but anxious people specialise in closely monitoring, questioning and worrying about their current state, because that is the nature of anxiety. All of this just adds more stress to the equation.

Those who don't suffer from anxiety and depression just accept their current state without introspection and move on with their day.

Acceptance is the key to recovery.

Best wishes

Beevee ❤

[Melody717 in reply to Beevee]

Thank you. Reading this, I feel less alone in this world.

[Margaret_712 in reply to Melody717]

You are so not alone!