Do people with depression often cry?

It's not sadness. It's dread, and paralysis. I never cried when I struggled with depression. For me, depression differed wildly from sadness. When I'm sad, I cry readily. read more

It's tough to make blanket statements about all depressives, because even though depression is more common that most people think, it is not generalizable (i.e. all depression is a medical illness). Personally, I am not often brought to the point of tears, but it does happen. read more

Concealed depression has a lot to do with the ways people try to personally conquer their own demons. 3.They may have trouble with abandonment. Anyone who has experienced depression understands the burden it can be. read more

People who have depression may find themselves crying frequently for no apparent reason. Crying spells can be a symptom of post-partum depression, which can occur in a woman after she’s given birth. read more