Crying

[Pat-rick1]

Lately I noticed I’m crying a lot a few times a day ,

The moment it happens it’s like here we go again.

It’s not nice and I needed to share

[Shon48]

If you need to cry it’s nothing to be ashamed of . Cry your heart out if it helps you . I personally haven’t cried since my diagnoses because it gives me a terrible headache BUT the frustration is enough to drive me nuts. Take care and cry as much as you want to .

Shona 🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[WinB]

Hi Pat,

I was well looked after by hubs and Daughter, but they see I have gotten better and it makes me cry sometimes as we all say we look well so therefore all is okay. But we need to cry it is like a release valve as I call it ..When down tell family or pals. We need to be understood XX But to be honest it only makes my eyes red and baggy ..Cry when you want but explain why as what happened to us was scary xxxx

[Jaec]

Crying is just the next stage in your healing process. After anger and indignation when you start to accept what has happened, sadness comes in. It is a natural process. Allow yourself to feel sad and then try to think of any positives. Breath long and deep and concentrate on now, try not to ruminate about the past or worry about the future

Jaec

[TBI_Survivor]

This is something I experience all too often as well. Since my TBI, the biggest thing that influences my lack of emotional control seems to be sleep. Times when I'm not getting enough sleep, I've had to abruptly leave meetings at work as my eyes filled with tears and I didn't want anyone to see. Even when I am getting proper sleep, emotional stability isn't what it was before my injury.

While I understand the philosophy of allowing emotional release, there are times when you really don't want it to happen. I've learned that fighting it only makes it worse for me, so when I have those moments and I'm not alone, I take a walk or go somewhere private.

So that you know, just writing about those moments has my eyes feeling weepy and I know that I need to change my focus or it'll start for me as well.

Know that you're not alone, and it's a rather common outcome of a brain injury.

[Nackapan]

I think it is natural like a grieving for your 'old'self. Also in recovery when you see a chink of light taken away again. It will reduce frustration and stress. Part of the healing process. I'm gkad you posted as you really are not alone.

[Warren597]

Since my tbi i cry all the time - i understand that an inability to keep one's emotions in check is common post tbi - I just let it go now and don't worry so much and those close to me know not to get too worked up if i cry at minor things. If your emotions are all over the place speak to your dr - some meds may help - good luck!