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10 Turtle Day

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14. Now I am crying knowing that I am not alone in this

Wed May 6, 2026, 06:32 AM

May 6

I’ve also always been a crier at the drop of a hat. Can’t tell a heartwarming story, watch a touching commercial, or listen to a beautiful symphony without tears. Now in my senior years I just tell people that question it that I’m a highly empathetic person. This isn’t a clinical diagnosis, just what I’ve settled on as a response. This is who I am and I just found my tribe! But I don’t know how to stop it, which is what you asked. Thank you for posting about it here. I take comfort in knowing I’m not alone and hope maybe now you can as well.

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Why do I cry at the drop of a hat? [View all] Flo Mingo May 5 OP

Do you cry over good stories and thoughts or bad? AloeVera May 5 #1

Yes, Aloe. Exactly that. Flo Mingo May 5 #5

Now you've made me cry! AloeVera May 5 #10

Yes! Flo Mingo May 6 #15

Several possible reasons. LuckyCharms May 5 #2

Thank you, Lucky Flo Mingo May 5 #6

My tears are always ready to drop Tesha May 5 #3

Thanks, Tesha Flo Mingo May 5 #7

I would cry at heart warming commercials knowing the adds were just trying to sell products. cksmithy May 5 #4

I had tears running down my face when my daughter played her violin in a quartet...... Flo Mingo May 5 #8

Your welcome. cksmithy May 5 #9

people that know me well tease about my crying at public meetings Kali May 5 #11

Thank you, Kali Flo Mingo May 6 #16

Keep in mind that I don't have medical, psychology, or social work degree Niagara May 5 #12

Wow, Niagra Flo Mingo May 6 #17

It's already suggested up thread that you could be empathic. hamsterjill May 6 #13

Thanks Hamsterjill Flo Mingo May 6 #18

Now I am crying knowing that I am not alone in this 10 Turtle Day May 6 #14

Thank you, Turtle Day Flo Mingo May 6 #19

I'm the same way Mad_Dem_X May 6 #20

New group at DU? Flo Mingo May 6 #21