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How to cry more?

I cry far less than I should, and I don’t think that’s super healthy.

Maybe it’s how I learned to cope. I resort to fun and humor instead. As if my mind gently ~yet firmly~ steers me away from sadness.

Because when I do cry, my body pays the price.

I get a dull headache that feels like a bad hangover. My nose gets blocked as if I’d caught a cold. I feel completely drained. This lingers for long hours or even days.

In return, I come out of it much clearer and lighter.


I believe tears contain a magical remedy that reaches the pain and heals the soul at its core.

Thing is I often feel numb.

I’m not the type who opens up to people and spills my sorrows. It definitely takes a toll.

My heart is wrapped with an icy shell. Beneath it lies a silent volcano that has learned how to sleep. Not sure for how long…
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It may happen organically or you may need to seek therapy to reach the parts of you beneath the defence mechanisms. You may be able to find triggers for emotions yourself, such as by watching certain videos or listening to certain types of music. Sometimes seeking out some sad material can help to prompt your own emotions for a quick release.
Nunki · 31-35, F
I’m considering tbh. But I’m not sure how far I could tell the therapist. I feel like I wouldn’t be able to talk as much as I need. Especially not face to face. Also being a masochist doesn’t help. Like somehow it’s wired in my brain that I need the pain to feel better afterwards. It’s complicated af
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