Why Some People Can't Cry (Even when they want to)

Have you ever experienced a deep emotional weight or a lump in your throat, yet found yourself completely unable to shed a tear? This video dives into the psychology behind emotional numbness, exploring how your body might temporarily block your ability to cry as a protective mechanism. Understanding that a lack of tears is not a measure of your emotional strength is an essential first step toward self-awareness and healing.

Further readings:

On Emotional Numbing:

Duek, O., Seidemann, R., Pietrzak, R. H., & Harpaz-Rotem, I. (2022). Distinguishing emotional numbing symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder from major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 324, 294-299. Semantic Scholar Source

On the Psychology and Function of Crying:

American Psychological Association. (2014). Why we cry. Monitor on Psychology, 45(2), 46. APA Official Source

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