Why can't I cry even when i'm depressed and sad?

Like why can't I even have that as a reliever?

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gmatthewb · 51-55, M

Something is holding you back. Possibly you don't feel comfortable letting your emotions out. It is easier if you have someone you can trust around and they can hold you while you cry. If not, then try to relax and accept that you are a good person and you can allow yourself to cry.

offingg · 31-35, F

@gmatthewb Thank you for this

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

@offingg You're very welcome. I hope it helped a little. You would be surprised how many people would be willing to help out. You just have to ask. I know that is hard to do, but it is the first step in feeling better. Find the courage within yourself, it is there.

offingg · 31-35, F

@gmatthewb The hardest part is asking for help, it makes you vulnerable and people feed off of vulnerability

gmatthewb · 51-55, M

@offingg I fully understand. There are few things harder than admitting you need help and then asking for help. The scariest thing is that someone will make you feel worse. You might reach out to 10 people and 9 of them make you feel terrible, some times it is worth it if that 1 person makes you feel special.