Why do I feel like crying for no reason? Causes and treatment – Online Psychologists

There are many situations that you can face that affect you psychologically, making you feel sad and depressed. feel like crying. In turn, sadness causes apathy, listlessness, tiredness, a tendency towards loneliness…

The problem comes when you have to ask yourself «Why do I cry about everything?«. It is essential Identify the problem that makes you crybecause unjustified sadness can indicate that you are going through a depression.

Want to cry: sadness

The most normal thing is that there is always a reason behind that sadness that brings tears to your eyes. You wonder why you cry because you have not accepted your emotional discomfort or simply because you think the reason is not important enough to make you cry.

However, when you have that sudden urge to start crying it is because you are burdened with a emotional tension strong. Emotions have overwhelmed you and tears are a way of expressing what you feel and letting off steam. This is very important. You must identify what your emotions are. Then, accept them and express them to balance your feelings.

Sadness is also a kind of defense (Ivo Andric)

The tears They arise as a defense mechanism and act as a sedative.

Wanting to cry: depression

It is essential to analyze your feelings. If you feel like crying about everything and you don't know why, you should think about whether it is a temporary or ongoing episode. The latter could hide a well-known psychological disorder: depression.

  • Sadness is temporary. It is a psychological reaction that originates from facing a difficult situation. However, with depression, That sadness continues over time. It is one of its main symptoms: sadness, desire to cry for no reason and crying.
  • Depression generates a discomfort I continue because you cry for no reason and you are not able to identify what is happening to you.
  • Besides, Depression develops apathy It can last for weeks or months and affects all personal areas of the person who suffers from it. For example, this sadness prevents them from doing simple things like going out, working, studying, meeting up with friends, etc.

In this case, consult a professional who can help you overcome depression. At you have a free first session with a psychologist.

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Symptoms of depression

These would be some of the physical symptoms that are experienced with depression:

  • Fatigue and sleep disorders
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle tension and pain
  • Digestive problems
  • Problems eating (loss or decrease in appetite)

As for the emotional symptomsthe following symptoms are hidden behind depression:

  • Low mood for a prolonged period of time (more than two weeks)
  • Lack of interest in daily activities
  • Low self-esteem
  • Lack of self-confidence
  • Inferiority complex
  • Feelings of guilt
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Inability to make decisions
  • Difficulty concentrating

If you have noticed that Your sadness and your desire to cry have no justification and this state of mind lasts over time, go to a psychologist from homebecause you may be in the process of developing a depressive picture.

Early diagnosis of depression makes it easier to treat. Consult a psychologist now.

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