I cry all the time, is this normal?

Question

I'm extremely emotional. I seem to cry every three days or so for a variety of reasons, and often times I break down into a crying fit and can hardly breathe. I love writing, and writing everything down helps to ease the flood of emotions, but I just feel everything inside me boiling over then...I cry.

Is this normal, or a sign of something serious? What can I do to control my tears?

Um, considering I'm 14, no, I'm not preganant. I'm fine otherwise, normal life with friends/family.

Answer 1

It could be caused by any number of things - hormone imbalance, stressed adrenals, or something else. Yam cream can be very helpful for hormonal issues (and it's all natural) and SAMe or Kava Kava can be very helpful to sooth the nerves and emotions. Even Olive oil on your adrenal glands (I rub it on just under my ribs on my back after every shower - it's an awesome moisturizer too!) can help to soothe sensitive emotions.

Another thing you can do is mental work, using intentioning and visualizations. To intention, stop yourself anytime a negative thought crosses your mind and gently correct the unwanted thought. If you think to yourself "I am always too emotional" stop and say in your mind (aloud if you can) "No, my emotions are more in balance every day. I am safe".

Visualization works similarly. Sit quietly for 3-5 minutes and get a very strong clear picture of yourself in your mind. See yourself happy and confident - try to feel that wonderful feeling. See those around you happy, loving and supportive.

There are also some great yoga poses you can do that can help you be more grounded (floor poses) and balanced (balancing poses). I would go to their pose finder (http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm?ctsrc=welcome ) and search using Therapeutic Applications set to stress or anxiety. They are not the same as being emotional, I know, but that might be a great place to start trying the poses.

Peace!

Answer 2

I'm 15, but I've had experiences. Usually what you define as a normal or average family life, may not be normal. Or there may be outside activities. To simply answer your question, I think that you may like to see the school counselor or psychiatrist. It is because you asked this question, it may mean there is something hidden and you wouldn't like to discuss or are unwilling to uncover.
However, unless you are just a very tearful and emotional person, I don't think it may be serious. Though I doubt many people would cry every three days.
You may want to put a little more detail into your question.
But I guess you could keep a diary and ask the counselor or psychiatrist at school for help, then ask them to read it. If you would rather not...
You could read it back to yourself in a calm state of mind, and try to find out the cause.
And to control your tears, I suggest you hold your breath and count for a few seconds, hugging a pillow. Meditation is also good to calm yourself and think things over. Just sit down and relax if possible.

Answer 3

First, it might be difficult for you to make an assessment of the situation if you have been in this pattern for several months... I would say it sounds like a full-blown depression, in that case....

However, if you are going through some grieving (a loss of some significant person, pet or familiar situation), then this is a necessary means of resolving your feelings and getting on with your life. If you suffered a major loss (or, as many in our world do) or 2,3, or more big losses, then it really doesn't take rocket science to see that you need to do some comforting work to regain your life-balance. As a means of getting to a calm and positive place to do the problem-solving, I can't think of a better method than Emotional Freedom Technique. You can download the free "Get Started Package" at http://tinyurl.com/yh5zhu
All the best!

Answer 4

This happened with my daughter at age 15. It is a combination of several things :
1) The stresses of school
2) Being very, very sensitive and easily hurt
3) Learning about disappointments in life that really matter at
this age
4) Trying to be perfect or thinking others expect that of you
5) HORMONES

Actually, I contribute the crying spells to hormone imbalance. And to find out if your hormones are out of whack, you'd have to get a blood test done through your doctor. They usually treat this with birth control pills. You will be fine eventually, but it is very tough while going through these spells, I know. Try other things to distract yourself in addition to the writing. How about art or exercise. Do you get any activity? Right now my daughter is helping her depressive spells by starting to exercise 30 minutes a day, taking vitamins, and as strange as it sounds, going to the tanning bed 3 days a week for a few minutes. I think the "light therapy" helps.

If the alternative methods don't work, you'll really have to talk to your mom and the doctor about getting help. I think taking anti-depressant medication at your age should be a last resort.

Answer 5

sure it is. some ppl r just more emotional than others. Or, that is probably just your mechanism for dealing with things...some people get mad, some people run, some people make music...and some people cry. Keep writing, that's a good way to release feelings. I would say you are fine, but if you find yourself overwhelmingly depressed or if you think something is wrong on a deeper level, then maybe you could speak with a professional or something

Answer 6

while you're actually not unhappy once you cry, once you will possibly desire to not be, then do not subject approximately it. basically subject in case you have some emotional reaction it incredibly is out of place, like getting depressed for no reason. it would be worse in case you probably did not cry whilst it would be standard to take action. with the aid of the years the surprising crying spells might bypass.... interior the intervening time, you're only distinctive and that's beautiful.

Answer 7

I've been through something similar before, i think that it's something thats not necessarily controlable. What I did was similar to what youv'e started with the writing and what not. I tihnk that that's a good start, and talking helps sometimes if your comfortable. I even went as far to see a counselor and it took some time to get used to but it made me feel alot better. Good luck with everything :)

Answer 8

If your still a young girl, you will grow out of it, I'm sure. Take small steps to control your emotions. When you feel the well of emotion inside you, walk outside and 10 deep breaths. Do it very slowly. With each breathe you will feel better.

Answer 9

you could be bipolar. being bipolar means that you are extremely emotional and your feelings can change at the drop of a hat. i recommend going to see a doctor and a psychiatrist. there is medicine to help with bipolar disorder if you can get a prescription.

writing is a very good way to deal with your feelings. i am a HUGE fan of writing poetry when i feel depressed.

Answer 10

No, its not normal; not to the extreme that your expressing emotion, I think, on a serious note that you need some help.