How do I stop from crying?

Question

Sometimes, I just get upset for the dumbest reasons, and I don't even mean to cry but the tears just come out. Today in my MUN (model united nations) class, I had to give a speech, but when I got up there with my notecard, the teacher told me that I couldn't use notes. I hadn't memorized my speech and tears just started leaking down my face as I told him I couldn't do it. Now, I'm really embarassed because I cried in front of the whole class and I hate myself for crying in public. I'm not a cry baby, the tears just came out. How do I stop them? I sat down at my seat and I couldn't stop for a few minutes either. I felt so stupid just sitting there crying. I even tried holding my eyes open to stop crying, but that just made it worse. Does anyone know how to stop crying?

Please only answer if you have a serious answer. I do not need anyone calling me a crybaby.

Answer 1

great men in the past also "cried"
only the ones with heart cries.

Answer 2

Oh my GOSH, I thought I was the only person on the earth that did this. Now I don't feel so weird. I have no idea why, but I guess some people are more emotional than others.
It could be a lot of different things, especially unrealized stress. For me, the most helpful thing to do is really simple, just breathe, really really deep. Try and calm yourself down. You may let a few tears leak, or you may get really watery, but at least you won't cry. Try and distract yourself in any way possible, even if it means thinking about something awful or scary.
I hope it works. And if you find a better way, tell me! :-)

Answer 3

明 walked up to the front of the class. She was preparing to give her speech. As she raised her notecards, the Model United Nation's teacher turned to her.

"You can't use notecards. You have to do it from memory."

明 was at first put off, by this and she almost felt like she was going to cry, but instead she turned to the class and spoke.

"The United Nations is the most corrupt organization in the world. It's peacekeepers often rape the women in the countries where they are charged with keeping the peace. The largest scandal in global history took place as former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and his son conpired with dozens of different nations and Saddam Hussein to circumvent UN sanctions and provide money for Saddam to purchase weapons. Today mass murder in the Sudan goes on and the UN is a facilitator of this ethnic cleansing. No organization in the world is as corrupt or inefficient as the UN.
My speech was going to be about UN success stories. After a bit of research, I realized there are none. Naturally, I am now finished with my speech. Thank you."


Sorry, I don't know how serious this answer is, but don't let the teachers give you any grief. When you are older you'll realize that the MUN teacher that made you cry, was simply teaching failed socialist & globalist ideals in a high school classroom, and instead of crying because of them, you will cry for them. Because it's a very sad state of affairs that MUN classes even still exist. A class where students are indoctrinated with the lie that "all governments are equal" and deserve an equal voice and that the UN actually accomplishes something other than, fostering genocide around the world, thwarting effective western foreign policy and giving tinpot tyrants a voice.

Answer 4

That sounds hyper sensitive, if you've always been like this then perhaps when you were a child going through the phase where emotional control develops yours didn't fully develop. That's one thought. Another is that you really need to realize that there is no use crying over spilt milk and when something doesn't go as you had planned you need to be able to adjust and regroup and not take things personally. There are a whole lot worse things in life that can really make one cry than being told you can't use your notes. That's not the end of the world. Get your perspective clear. This sounds like it's an emotional problem, not a depression problem. Talking to your friends or a counselor may help you gain more confidence in yourself so in the future you can just roll with the punches.

Answer 5

Crying is usually a way for people to express that they are upset, whatever the degree that may be. For you, it seems like you get upset easily, thus cry a lot. I don't know for certain how to stop this from occurring, but perhaps to lessen it, you can try breathing or meditating exercises. If you are stuck in a situation where crying seems like the easiest/best solution, convert that feeling into something else. At times, anger can solve the problem -- anger, too, is a defense mechanism for those who are upset -- but don't rely on it. To switch from being an alleged "crybaby" to a down-right foul-mouthed mean person isn't exactly a positive switch. Instead, work in your own time on building your mental defenses. As I suggested before, try meditation. Figure out what it is that's truly triggering your crying habit and find ways to curb the desire to cry every time you are discomforted, nervous, stressed, etc. Convert to other, positive emotions; or blow it off in a "no care" manner; whatever will work and is easiest for you. That way, assuming this even works to the effect you want (like I said, I'm not a professional on this), the newly created habit to cut off all paths leading to crying will kick in subconsciously.

...I reiterated, I'm not really sure if any I've said is all that helpful, but I do know that meditation does wonders for the mental state of one's self. Whether or not it has the power to help you overcome your problem is questionable. Either way, it's worth a shot. I hope something I've said helps you out, even if it's in a completely different way from what you've asked.

Answer 6

I have somewhat the same problem but to a less degree. I'm so sensitive and can cry at almost anything. I wish I had an answer on how to tough up but I don't. Let me know if anyone gives you a good answer.

Answer 7

I know! I've never tried it because I rarely ever cry, but I read that if you look up when you start wanting to cry it's almost impossible to. You can look up and pretend to be trying to remember your speech or something. If you can't remember your speech next time then tell your teacher you aren't prepared or something and do it the next day.

Answer 8

I had the same problem at your age its because we are very sensible . to overcome this I start to built a wall of protection around me , HOw by telling me Lala you do not cry anymore You are to much of a good person to be laughed at keep your tears to whom who deserved it ;;;;And it did work for me hope I help you a bit P S Its not easy at first but try it you have nothing to loose

Answer 9

you are a sensitive person. I am the same way. i can cry at the drop of a hat. if i feel like i am going to cry i excuse my self till i can put myself under control or i simply close my eyes, take some deep, slow breaths and count to ten. that seems to help me.

Answer 10

I'm the same way. I cry easily and I'm sensitive.

I've found that counting in my head helps to control my emotions. Like when I feel myself starting to get embarassed I start in my head, "ONE... TWO... THREE... FOUR.." and so on until I'm in control of my emotions.

Depending on how I'm feeling I may count really fast in my head, really "loud" in my head, really slow, and so forth.

It works for more than just crying, too. I get easily annoyed and the counting helps me control lashing out on people.