I RARELY cry unless something has dealt a serious blow to me.... but I always suppress my negative emotions [grief, sadness, anguish....]
I hate it when I cry. It makes me feel weak and pathetic, so IS crying pathetic?
2007-07-24 14:23:44 · 19 answers · asked by moonii 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I do not think that crying is pathetic.
I think that you are stronger for allowing yourself to cry.
Did you know that crying is a natural response to pain. Our bodies are made that way because crying (as well as laughing) causes the brain to release endorphins, a chemical which is the body's natural form of morphine.
When you feel like crying, do it. And do not think negatively about yourself for doing so. It is normal and natural for people to cry.
The only alternative is to supress the pain, which could lead to depression. Don't let anyone tell you to supress your emotions. They are a gift from God to help us feel better when we're hurting.
God bless you.
2007-07-24 14:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cying is not pathetic in the least. its one of the best ways to relieve youself from all of the troubles in your life. I usually only cry during funeral services, but I have cried other times than that. I find that i feel better afterwards too. By the way this is all coming from a 16 yr old kid, so I'm not just B.S.ing you. Take care.
-Dave
2007-07-24 14:37:09 · answer #2 · answered by brodowicz0362 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No crying is not pathetic.
Unless you are crying to get your way.
If it is a genuine cry, like say when you are extremely sad or when you are just emotionally hurt, then no crying is not pathetic at all. It is COMPLETELY normal.
Show me a person who never cries and I'll show you a person with detached emotions.
2007-07-24 14:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by Arch Bishop Don Magic Juan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God doesn't think crying is pathetic...otherwise he wouldn't have given us tears. It's normal...it's a release...and it's a way to let your emotions out. So go ahead and cry when you need to...it's so much better than bottling everything up inside you.
2007-07-24 14:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by night-owl gracie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crying is healing to me and certainly does not make anyone look weak or pathetic.
It shows you are a kind,caring person with a big heart.One who cares for their fellow man and those they care about and are not afraid to show their emotions.
I can't understand why you feel this way.Never be afraid to have a good cry.
2007-07-24 14:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by sonnyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally hate crying myself, but not because it's pathetic. It just makes me feel vulnerable, and that's really difficult for me to deal with. I'm sure it's not healthy to be like that, and I'm trying to get past it. Hope you can too!
2007-07-24 14:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I feel the exact same way as you i see crying as a sign of weakness and feel worse after doing it
2007-07-24 14:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no if u really need 2 cry thats not pathetic its better not 2 hold it in until u explode than you`ll look weird
2007-07-24 14:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, crying is not pathetic.
It can become quite annoying, though, if someone uses crying to manipulate and get their own way.....especially an adult.
2007-07-24 14:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by missmuffin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not at all, crying is an emotion and sometimes you feel better after a good cry
2007-07-24 14:27:36 · answer #10 · answered by clintoncountygirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋