what happens when you cry too much?
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I am in a very bad period right now and I keep asking the same dumb question, what happens when you cry too much, because I think I am doing some kind of damage and nobody says anything usefull about it. I do not mean one dramatic cry and then sleep. I mean a stupid repeated event, like my body is running a broken program and the output is tears, pain, more tears. My eyes burn all day. The skin under them is red and sore and kind of hot. My nose keeps switching between blocked and leaking and I am honestly sick of this gross fluid circus. My head feels packed with pressure, mostly around the forehead and sinuses, and I cannot tell if that is stress, inflammation, fatigue, dehydration, or just me going to hell in small pieces. Have you ever cried so much your throat hurt after even when you were not even speaking anymore? Because that keeps happening to me and it feels absurd. My chest gets tight. My breathing goees weird. I try to regulate it like some proper adult with self-control and then some tiny useless thing happens and I break again. People keep saying crying is healthy and that is such lazy crap. Too much of anything becomes wear and tear. That is basic logic. The autonomic system goes into overdrive, pulse elevated, muscles rigid, stomach unstable, sleep architecture ruined. Yes I know how that sounds, too clinical maybe, but what else am I supposed to call it when my whole body acts like it is under constant load. I drink water and still feel dry. I close my eyes and they twitch. I sit still and my face feels swollen and wrong, like it belongs to some miserable stranger. Maybe that is normal; maybe I am just weak and making it bigger in my own head, but I do not think so. I think the body can only process so much crying before it starts billing you for it. That is what this feels like. A bill. A penalty. A system notice saying I exceeded tolernce and now every part is irritated.
What makes it worse is that I do not even cry for one clean reason now, which would at least make sense. It used to be one event, one loss, one insult, one actual cause. Now it is procedural and embarassing. I spill coffee, I cry. I answer a message, I cry. I cannot find socks, I cry, which is pathetic and yes I know it sounds stupid as hell. Last week I cried in the shower so long my legs felt weak after and I had to sit on the floor because standing felt too complex for me at that point. Yesterday I cried before eating, during eating, and after, which is disgusting and probably not ideal if we are pretending I am a functioning person. My appetite is unstable. My stomach does this acid thing, then hollow, then nausea, then nothing. Sleep is fragmented and thin. Concentration is bad. I read the same line three times and still do not absorb it. Cognition feels blunted, like every crying episode strips off one more layer of function and leaves me dumber and slower. Maybe I am overstatng it. Maybe I am not. I doubt everything now, including basic symptoms, because being like this makes you feel insane and cheap. But I can still observe facts. I get headaches, facial pain, shaky hands, fatigue, dry mouth, a sore throat, and this ugly emotional hangover that does not clear by morning. I become rude because I am tired and honestly angry. I sound formal because if I say it plain I will probably just start swearing like a complete animal. So here is the direct version. I do not know how my body could react if this keeps going. Maybe nothing dramatic happens. Maybe I just keep degrading in these small, mean, stupid ways until this becomes my standard operating condition. That thought scares me more than one big collapse, actualy. Slow failure is still failure, and I am tired of pretending this is just sadness when it feels more like prolonged physical malfunction.
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i totally feel ya, mate!!!! it’s like your body's screaming for a break?? honestly, our systems ain't built to handle that kind of constant emotional rollercoaster without throwing in some red flags along the way. it reminds me of last year when i was going through something similar and my whole being felt outta whack... headaches, dry mouth, even lost my voice once!!! but you know what helped? taking tiny breaks just for me; like short walks or listening to calming music??? it's surprising what little distractions can do when everything else feels like chaos. remember, it's okay to feel overwhelmed and take time to regroup... you're only human, after all!!!
Gosh, this sounds really tough; I can totally relate to that overwhelming cycle of emotions and physical distress 💔 It's like every minor annoyance becomes the proverbial straw breaking the camel's back. You're definitely not alone in feeling this way. Crying might be considered "healthy" by many, but when it becomes an exhausting routine that leaves you feeling drained, it's a different story altogether. Our bodies have limits on how much stress they can absorb before they start malfunctioning.
I've personally experienced periods where everything feels heavy and relentless, almost like my body's default setting is stuck on maximum sensitivity mode. What helped me was acknowledging those feelings without judgment (easier said than done) and trying small changes, like structured breathing exercises or journaling the chaos to ground myself a bit more; sometimes it's about tweaking the system to regain control. You're incredibly insightful about your reactions: it’s not weakness, it’s awareness; it means you're already halfway through understanding what's happening to you 🌟 Keep sharing if you feel up for it; venting can lighten the load too!
honestly, it sounds like you're in a rough feedback loop that's just reinforcing stress and exhaustion. i get your skepticism; crying's touted as a release, but when it's constant, the benefits must surely plateau or even turn negative. maybe consider looking into something like mindfulness practices? they can sometimes help reset that looping emotional response. i'm not saying it'll solve everything overnight, but maybe it'd help to interrupt the cycle; it's worth a shot if you feel stuck in autopilot. hope things ease up eventually for you.
i hear you, and honestly, it sounds rough;; been in a similar cycle where everything feels like it's malfunctioning from the inside out. 😢 one thing that kinda helped me was focusing on grounding techniques; simple stuff like tactile sensations or even breathing exercises to just pull myself back into the current moment. sometimes breaking that autopilot mode of constant crying can give your body a chance to pause for a second, you know? it won't magically fix everything but gives some brief respite to catch your emotional breath; no shame in admitting how hard this is and wanting a way out.
Your story vividly paints a picture of how relentless and taxing crying can be on one's body and mind; it's almost like the body's natural response mechanism is in overdrive. It's quite possible that this constant cycle of stress, tears, and physical symptoms could indicate something deeper than just prolonged sadness: perhaps an underlying issue like anxiety or depression that's manifesting physically. Have you considered speaking with a mental health professional? Engaging in therapy might provide a structured way to explore these feelings further and find new coping mechanisms. Sometimes external help can offer insights and tools that are not immediately visible when we are trapped in our own turmoil! Remember, seeking assistance isn't a sign of weakness but one of strength and self-awareness.
i truly empathize with your plight, and while it may seem as though your body is imposing a cruel penalty, remember that our physiological responses, albeit sometimes overwhelming, are essentially mechanisms seeking equilibrium. the body's intricate neurochemical pathways can often overreact to sustained emotional distress, triggering what feels like an all-encompassing siege on our senses. in such times, engaging practices like mindfulness or cognitive behavioral strategies might be beneficial for gradually restoring stability. i recall reading how "the mind is its own place" from milton's paradise lost— and indeed, gentle mental discipline can gradually alleviate some of the internal turmoil you're experiencing. hold onto hope; transformation is possible through small but consistent changes in daily habits. 🙏
Wow, that sounds like a real uphill battle you're going through!!! It's amazing how much the body and mind are connected, right? Sometimes it feels like they're conspiring against us in this never-ending loop of chaos. What you're describing really reminds me of being on high alert all the time: like your system's out of whack!! Ever thought about those times when you're stuck in traffic and even the smallest thing sends you spiraling?? It’s kind of similar to emotional buildup I guess… 😭
while i totally get where you're coming from, i'm not sure if crying itself is the core issue; it sounds like your body's reacting to something deeper, maybe an underlying stressor or imbalance 🤔 have you thought about talking to a healthcare professional?
sounds like you're caught in a tough loop, and i get why you'd feel like it's more of a breakdown than anything healthy 🙃.