Why do people wallow in self pity and saddness?

Wouldn't it be easier to ball your tears out, set your heart and mind and then move forward?

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People are as sad for however long they are sad. So no, it's not always a question of "bawling ones tears out...and moving forward". Sometimes one's heart and mind doesn't set so easily.

Smtwn829 · 36-40, M

I understand that there are things that will stay with a person for the rest of their life. but some of the best people I have met use it as a motivation and move forward. What bothers me are the ones that hide away to wallow in grief.

Justpeaceandlove · 61-69, F

@Smtwn829: I never understood why some do that but I accept it.