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Q: Excessive Crying, Irritability... Is This a Problem?
asked by: lilac12 on October 7th, 2007
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I'm not sure who to talk to about this...

It hasn't been going on very long, relatively, but it worries me. The past few weeks (I'd say about three), I have been crying almost every day and if not crying, then at least upset enough about something that I will dwell on it for awhile. But the things that upset me are little things. I've always cried what I considered to be a healthy amount... once in awhile or when something's actually wrong. This is starting to scare me. I also have been really short with people... I don't show it outwardly all of the time, but I'm always mad at them inside, building a case in my head of all the things they're doing wrong.

Sometimes I feel better. This past week, I said to myself on Monday, "This is enough," and I was actually okay for four days. Not upset about anything, didn't cry. It just seems to come back when something small, anything, doesn't go my way.

I don't feel like I'm depressed, but I don't know. I don't have feelings of hopelessness about myself or the future. I never feel like my stress makes life not worth it. I just get extremely upset about some stupid thing and cry. I wondered if maybe it was related to my birth control pills, but I have been taking them since March of this past year (seven months) and have never had a problem.

I'd appreciate it if anyone has any ideas... is it normal to be crying this much?
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moonshinemix
replied on October 9th, 2007
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Well, if you think it's the BC pills, then you should see your GP, maybe he can give you a different perscription. If you are a teenager, this is normal. In general this could be either be 1. you're pregnant? 2. serious PMS 3. Just need a cry. or 4. Need to speak to somebody. Do you have a mum? How is your relationship with your mum? Talk to her. I know it sounds awkward, but she was young too. She might have some good advice for you. Mums the word.

Me, I say get outside and do some excercise. This produces somes happy hormones. (Chocolates too)
Take care!
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lilac12
replied on October 9th, 2007
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Thanks for replying. I think it would be good to talk to somebody. I don't have the greatest relationship with my mom, but I can talk to my dad and my closest friends. I'll try exercising more too. Thanks.
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