I have had some trauma in my life and I have the need to cry - often unfortunately. I actually cry pretty hard and it has left my eyes red and very very puffy and swollen. Other than cool compresses or ice and Visine, what can I do? They are puffy on the lids and there are now bags underneath my eyes as well. I've been careful applying makeup, but the puffiness still shows and it looks like I've been crying. I have to go to work and other places and I don't want people to know how upset I am or to ask questions.
2007-01-29 03:22:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
i use cold eye gel...like the olay clear eye gel. i put it in the fridge so it's cold when i need a lift. cold cucumbers work also. i even have these little packs that i got from bath and body works that i shove in the freezer for when my puff gets bad. for the cover-up i use this amazing product by benefit called lemon aid (you can get it from sephora). it's not like normal concealers, because it's yellow it neutralizes the red puffiness. i use it on the lids and undereye. it works fantastic for me. you should use a hypoallergetic mascara, like the lash tint from almay. or perhaps clinique's waterproof mascara. that way when you do cry it won't horribly screw up your makeup and upset your eyes more than they already are. and always wear an eye cream to bed.
you also might want to get professional help to work out the traumatic incident that's been making you cry so much. if you can work out problems then you might not have to worry about your eyes anymore. being consistantly sad doesn't just hurt you emotionally, it also takes a toll on your body and face. a sad person (constantly frowning) usually get's more unflattering wrinkles and lines. something to keep in mind. eyes are just the beginning. don't let this negativity continue for too much longer. good luck.
2007-01-29 04:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Decoy 2.0 4 · 43⤊ 1⤋
Cold compresses are the best for puffyness, but I like to use this cooling gel from Mary Kay. It's called Indulge Soothing Eye Gel. Works great, especially if you use it out of the freezer.
2007-01-29 11:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bobbie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear about your trauma.
Cut down on your sodium intake and drink more water, and keep up the cool compresses.
Hope you feel better soon.
2007-01-29 11:29:40 · answer #3 · answered by ♨ Wisper ► 5 · 8⤊ 0⤋
u can just put cover up below them or u can put ice on them or a cucumber
2007-01-29 11:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Baby get your feet down firm on the ground. When you Cry you cry alone Laugh and the whole world laughs with you.Crying does not provide you with a solution Nor is that depression a feel good factor for you.Wipe off and get along with life it is eventually hard and that is why Life is so beautiful. Get to have a good friend a mature one perhaps.
As about the puffy little places Use the hot strained tea leaves a compress on your eyes after you have had the tea.and when retiring to bed do use creams below your eye for those dark circles. The ayurvedic ones are better. Hakuna Matata Don't worry be happy.
2007-01-29 11:33:49 · answer #5 · answered by sudiptocool 2 · 9⤊ 9⤋
in mexico, people put slices of cucumber on their eyes at night
2007-01-29 11:27:32 · answer #6 · answered by c s 3 · 6⤊ 1⤋
cut down on salt as well....
do the Art of living course, its a natural breath cycles which will heal any depresssion, anger, anxiety from ur system....its simply wonderful, you will feel so calm and centered and full of love !!
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2007-01-29 11:39:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 10⤋
stop crying. good lord, how old are you? no seriously, cold water does the trick for my girlfriend. she is pregnant, therefore emotional, therefore cries a lot. just don't wear makeup and carry a rag in a ziplock bag
2007-01-29 11:30:50 · answer #8 · answered by royalpainshane 3 · 3⤊ 34⤋