Have you ever wanted to cry out of nothing? Understand this behavior

Have you ever wanted to cry out of nothing? Understand this behavior


The psychiatrist explains the possible causes of the desire to cry (even if apparently nothing happened) and teaches methods to feel better

A cry from time to time seems inevitable. Whether it is a difficult day, very accumulated stress or even symptoms of classical PMS (premenstrual tension), tears can unleash without you having achieved because. But There is a reason behind itdid he see? And we’ll find out!




For this, the psychiatrist Maria Francisca Mauro recommends listening to our body. After all, there is no problem with being a half “melted butter” and crying in movies and stories, right? However, the expert underlines that specific behavior should seem that something is not going well: When, in addition to crying, it is not seen at all more fun or laughs.

Sadness x depression

Crying too much can lead to doubt if it is only a sadness due to something that has happened or if the cause is a disease, like depression. According to the doctor, The feeling of being sad must be associated with a reasonLike the termination of a relationship or the loss of a loved one, for example. When sadness seems to be constant, it is time to seek help.

“Even with so many points in common, Depression and sadness are very different concepts. Sadness is one of the consequences of depression, together with other symptoms, such as anguish and apathy. Furthermore, in particular sleep and hunger can be changed, as well as the way of thinking about life “, says Maria.

Is it depression?

If the only symptom is the desire to cry out of nowhere, the psychiatrist says that this is not necessarily a sign of psychological disease. For evaluation and diagnosis, he explains it Other symptoms must be considered:

  • Don’t want to leave the house;
  • pessimism;
  • not to be pleased in life;
  • Lack of concentration;
  • Lack of sleep or sleeping too much.

Note one of these signs together to cry without apparent cause, It is time to seek medical assistanceOk?!

Tips to feel better

“I’m sure some attitudes will make you feel much better. Start talking to friends and family. Building a support network is essential for the moments when we feel down, sad and willing to cry for no reason. Talking to people close to what afflicts you, vent and put everything remains a good start to take care of bad emotions “, teaches the expert.

In addition to this, it lists Other useful measures to frighten the cry without apparent cause and take care of mental health. Check:

  • Take some time for you, putting your car -but in the routine;
  • Feel well;
  • If necessary, seek help from psychiatrists or psychologists.

If you are going through this, It is possible to count on the free support of the life evaluation center (CVV) through the site or by calling 188.

Source: Maria Francisca Mauro, psychiatrist, master in psychiatry and doctoral student in psychiatry and mental health at Propsam/IPub/Ufrj, and associate of the Brazilian Association of Psychiatry (ABP).

Source: Terra

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