JFF (Sort Of): How Often Do You Cry

It's good that you're being treated for your depression/anxiety. It's actually good for kids to know that parents have emotions too. I don't know how old your child is and of course, it's not good to see mom/dad sad and crying all the time, but it's okay for them to know that you are not happy all the time. Also, if you haven't had a cry for a year so as not to cry in front of your daughter, I need to suggest that you make arrangements for some time alone. I know as working moms, we may feel "guilty" about leaving our kids for something that is not work related, but you really do need time on your own, even if you use it for a good cry. Hugs and I hope that things will be better in the near future.

I last cried at Harry Potter. Go to a movie by yourself. Sit in the dark and just let it flow. A healthy serving of wine before hand will certainly help the water works start!

sorry you're having a rough time. I usually have a good cry every 4-6 weeks, but right now I'm crying almost everyday because I am so sick with the first trimester of my pregnancy. Maybe you need to just cry when the mood strikes rather than try to do it when it's convenient. For example, if you feel like crying on the way to work do it. I understand not wanting your DD to see you cry. No job is worth this misery. Maybe you can start looking for something else. I know it's not the greatest time to be searching for employment, but you need to ask yourself how much your happiness is worth.

To cry because I'm sad or unhappy, I can't even remember the last time. But I often cry at emotional shows or movies.

I cry in front of my kids, I think they need to know and understand that parents are "real" and have feelings and emotions and that its ok to show that, no matter how old you are.

I used to work in an office and I would have LOVED to have a cubicle off by myself! There's something to be said for not being involved in all the gossip and drama that office environments tend to cater to. I would have just sat there and worked and talked to myself! =)

I think you just need to relax and maybe focus on the positive things in your life. Are you able to pay all your bills? Eat good food and have some kind of entertainment? Is your family happy and healthy? I don't really have any great advice, you just need to work thru things and sometimes you can do that by focusing more on the good than the bad. Good luck, I hope things get better for you!

Can you try watching a really sad movie?

I cry at the drop of a hat. My boss told me about 2 weeks ago that their cat has cancer was probably going to be put down soon, and I teared up in empathy. I cry during sad parts of TV shows & movies. I'm pretty unabashed about it. It is part of how I experience the world.

I cry at all sad books and most sad movies. OMG, I cried when I read the third Knuffle Bunny book. Of course I cried when I read the final Harry Potter book (haven't seen the movie yet). When I heard how many children have starved to death in Somalia (29,000 in the last 90 days). Also whenever something good happens. When Mubarak stepped down (clearly it doesn't have to be terribly personal). I rarely cried before I had my son. I think it is fine for kids to see adults cry - they learn that grown ups have emotions too and learn how to handle them.

Please please get a new job!!! Don't let this ruin your life. Yes, the economy is tight, but there are jobs out there. I really think you need to just get a new job and not let an awful job situation ruin your life. At the end of years of that you will only have regret...

I cry at everything. TV shows, movies, books, all sorts of things. Before i got pregnant this last time, I was once a week to once every couple weeks. Now that i am pregnant, it seems like it is every other day if not everyday. I am extremely emotional. My mind just has to start wondering mostly about my family, what would my kids do if I were not here, am I a good person, etc. Sometimes it is just the stupidest stuff. I watched the new Arthur the other night with Russell Brand and I must say that I cried during that. I am just a big ole sap. I actually wish I could control it better.

Almost never, I cried when i found out i was pregnant recently but i never really cry. I cry at funerals, upon hearing about deaths and sometimes i happy cry at my kids. Ive had a few crying orgasms,,,,weird. there have been a few movies that make me tear up but not really cry. "the notebook" and "pay it forward" and "A.I."

id say maybe 3 or 4 times a year

so Im not as 'dry" as you have been i guess, but i would say that where to start would be to know it was o.k. to let your daughter and husband see you this way. After my dad died my husband held me as i sobbed myself to sleep. He had never really seen this side of me before but when he did it brought us closer together.