why can't I cry anymore?
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Why can't I cry anymore? It's weird, you know? I'm 23, and I remember a time when tears came so easily. Watching a sad movie or hearing someone's heartbreak used to make me tear up like a fountain. But now? Nada. Zero. Zilch. It's like my tear ducts closed up shop and went on permanent vacation. "What's the deal?" I keep asking myself. I mean, letting it all out with a good cry used to feel so liberating. Now, it feels like there's this emotional block keeping everything bottled up. Can anyone else relate to this weird sensation?
It's not like I'm super tough or have had some life-changing epiphany. I'm still the same old me, navigating through the ups and downs of life. So why the emotional drought? 😕 I'm starting to wonder if it's just this weird phase or maybe stress-related. Everyone's always like, "Be tough, be strong," and I guess I've taken it to heart a bit too much. But when I think about it, aren't tears part of what makes us human? Crying shouldn't be seen as a sign of weakness; it's a natural response; and I've kind of forgotten that. I remember someone saying that sometimes holding it together means falling apart; I guess maybe there's some truth to that?
It's not like life's a drag or anything, trust me! I still have plenty of good vibes and moments, but without the tears, it's like losing a part of expressing myself. I'm hopeful that this is just a temporary thing. Maybe one day soon, I'll watch a sappy rom-com, and the emotions will flood back, and I'll be ready with a box of tissues, crying my heart out at every plot twist. So, if anyone else has gone through this "tearless" phase, how'd you get your emotional faucet running again? Because seriously, it's about time to let those tears flow again, right?
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"emotional drought" is a real thing, and yeah, it can be frustrating. been through a similar phase myself. it’s like, life throws all this "be strong" crap at you, and suddenly your tears decide to pack up and bounce. 🙄 but hey, tears are indeed part of being human, you're right on that one. i remember feeling like a robot, just stuck in neutral. eventually, after letting go of that "hold it together" mindset, things flowed naturally again. give yourself time, and don't sweat it too much. sometimes the emotions just need their own schedule.
not sure i completely buy into this "emotional drought" concept??? been around people who claim the same, but isn’t it more about a shift in emotional regulation??? seems like you might be buying into the pressure of “be tough” a bit too much. life ain't just about tears and rom-coms. find other outlets, maybe?? personally, i think it’s a matter of introspection. you ever consider that you might just be adapting your emotional responses, rather than repressing them???? lots of folks misinterpret emotional change as a problem rather than growth!!!! honestly, you just might be looking at this whole thing through the wrong lens.
dude, i totally feel ya!!! emotions can get all weird sometimes, and it sucks; i’ve been there too, when crying feels impossible, like you're some robot or something 🤖 people act like we gotta be tough all the time, but c'mon, we're human, right? life throws so much at you, and it's not weak to wanna break down a bit. been through a phase where nothing could squeeze a tear outta me, but eventually, something clicked and the tears came back 😂 don't sweat it too much, it's just a phase, you'll bounce back when you least expect it!!!
hey, i get what you're saying, but i think this "can't cry" phase might not be such a bad thing. sometimes, it's more about how your body is dealing with stress or emotions. i went through a time when i thought i'd lost all my tears, but it turned out i was just expressing my feelings differently. maybe your emotions are just taking another form for now; ever thought about trying things like journaling or art to see if they help you process stuff? when i did that, it actually helped me clear my mind a bit. do you think there could be other ways for you to let those feelings out?