Crying?

[TheBurningCat]

I've just been wondering. When was the last time you cried.

I cried ten minutes or so ago while writing a letter to my girlfriend. In fact before I started dating her I don't think I cried much at all. Must mean something.

I was raised in a tough upper lip male dominated english family and crying was sort of frowned upon for being weak. I really don't think i'm being weak by crying. If it's what helps.

anyway.

[korgul]

gotta agree with ya TBC. It does not show weakness it shows compassion, forgiveness, understanding, sorrow, happyness, anger, and many other emotions.
The last time I cried was Dec 28th when I dang near lost everything because of alcohol.

[Centurion]

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[TheBurningCat]

I think you said it pretty well. Crying does show emotion.

And i'm sorry that aclcohol was that much of a problem for you but am happy to think that you relised the problem.

[Creatures]

well crying is one of the best methods to get rid of lot of emotions, i cant remember the last time but sometimes i'm just sad (not today)

Creatures

[OuTpaTienT]

It's good for you to cry occasionally. Not just good emotionally, to "get it out"...but good physically, chemically, for your body.

Scientists have discovered that the emotional tears contain higher levels of manganese and the hormone prolactin, and this contributes in a reduction of both of these in the body; thus helping to keep depression away.

Laughter and Crying

[korgul]

Thanks guys. Yes alcohol was a very big problem for me. Alcohol did not let me express myself to my family the way I should have. That has been corrected. You all might hear me mention this frequently and I am sorry if I sound like a broken record, but I feel so good about quiting alcohol that I just gotta share. Just to let people know that I have been there and if they need any help I am just a click of the PM button away.

[skybolt_1]

As someone who suffers from light-to-medium clinical depression, I can definately say that crying is neccessary

I was brought up being told that the reason that I was always "down" was that I just had a poor attitude and it was my fault. I had a hard time letting out my emotions, especially if it was in front of my family.

Just about when I was starting to contimplate suicide, I met my girlfriend Jen who, after about 3 months, pushed me to seek help for my illness. She also let me know it was OK to release my emotions, and I've cried to/with her on several occasions. It feels good - a hell of a lot better than keeping it bottled up like I did for years.

We just celebrated our 1 year anniversary. YAY!

Bottom line - You'll be happier, healthier, wiser for letting it all out on occasion

skybolt_1

PS: Props to Korgul! I've had several alchoholics in my extended family and I've seen what it can do to people. He deserves a big round of applause for confronting it!!!

[Brainchild]

In fact before I started dating her I don't think I cried much at all. Must mean something

Yes it does

Shows you miss her TBC.luckily I've had nothing to cry about in a while

Korgul, excellent post.

Good post, Korgul. Best of luck.
TBC to you too. As epidemic says "Never run after girls. They is like buses. Another one will be along shortly".
If that makes ya feel better.