[pkell]

I cry. I don’t mean just when someone dies or when I have injured myself, or when some international tragedy occurs or even when I am faced with grave disappointment. In fact, at those times and all the other real life times that crying is appropriate, I am more likely than not to be found completely dry-eyed. I don’t consider myself to be a particularly emotional person and I have always been very guarded with my feelings but the longer I have Parkinsons the more crying triggers I seem to develop.

I am not depressed, nor do I cry exclusively in response to things that are sad or sentimental, though the sentimental can be a killer. Mostly I cry at the sight of anyone else crying whether I am aware of the reason or not. I cry at the sight of anyone being sweet to a child or kind to an elderly person or an animal. I cry at the winners of foot races and gymnastics competitions. at presentations of awards and groups of children singing. Sometimes I even cry looking at racks of delicate newborn baby clothes. Other times it is completely spontaneous and without any apparent reason. It is not emotional crying and it does not emanate from any sense of loss or pain, disappointment or failure. It nearly always surprises me and always embarrasses me and I am completely powerless to control it.

This was not a problem before I began being treated for Parkinsons. Before that my crying was infrequent and appropriate. I am virtually certain it is a result of medication or PD itself, but I don't remember ever seeing it discussed. Does anyone else cry or am I really going 'round the bend?

[imark3000]

Originally Posted by pkell

I cry. I don’t mean just when someone dies or when I have injured myself, or when some international tragedy occurs or even when I am faced with grave disappointment. In fact, at those times and all the other real life times that crying is appropriate, I am more likely than not to be found completely dry-eyed. I don’t consider myself to be a particularly emotional person and I have always been very guarded with my feelings but the longer I have Parkinsons the more crying triggers I seem to develop.

I am not depressed, nor do I cry exclusively in response to things that are sad or sentimental, though the sentimental can be a killer. Mostly I cry at the sight of anyone else crying whether I am aware of the reason or not. I cry at the sight of anyone being sweet to a child or kind to an elderly person or an animal. I cry at the winners of foot races and gymnastics competitions. at presentations of awards and groups of children singing. Sometimes I even cry looking at racks of delicate newborn baby clothes. Other times it is completely spontaneous and without any apparent reason. It is not emotional crying and it does not emanate from any sense of loss or pain, disappointment or failure. It nearly always surprises me and always embarrasses me and I am completely powerless to control it.

This was not a problem before I began being treated for Parkinsons. Before that my crying was infrequent and appropriate. I am virtually certain it is a result of medication or PD itself, but I don't remember ever seeing it discussed. Does anyone else cry or am I really going 'round the bend?

because crying is proved to be the best healer. I think that poeple with pd usually suffer from emotional shut down and loosing the ability to cry.
There is more on healing crying if you google "primal cry therapy".
so God has blessed you with this .. and need not worry.
Imad

[jeanb]

If I am not taking Lexapro, I cry at the drop of a hat. I cry about everything. For me it is very much a PD symptom. Beware of drug interactions, though. Lexapro should not be taken with Selegilene.

jean

[lindylanka]

Pam, on the old BT forums there was plenty about this, and it was reckoned to be a symptoms of pd, crying without sadness, there may still be something to be found on this, I know it is not unheard of! But there is also the reverse where it becomes difficult to express emotion........ a symptom, a side-effect, who can be sure, but it is known and has been discussed....... hope this helps

Lindy

[Bob Dawson]

The love of my life - we have been married since 1968 -cries very, very easily; like you said pkell, at the sight of a kind person or a beautiful gesture or anything that is "touching". She cries in movies, when hearing opera or Beethoven and especially Johnny Cash; or when offered the most simple wild flower.
She does not have Parkinson's; I do.

[Conductor71]

Hi,

I don't know if this is at all a possibility for you, but I have read that PWP do become emotionally labile or we may have sudden mood changes or swings, crying for no apparent reasons with no underlying reason, or we may end up laughing uncontrollably at socially inappropriate times.

Anyway, Google "Emotional lability" and see what comes up? I found a really good review of this cognitive issues in http://cme.medscape.com/viewarticle/590850_9

Note: It is now called Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder

Laurs

[pkell]

Thank you all, it's good to hear that I an not just a nut case. My crying has nothing to do with emotion, it comes out of the blue at very unexected times. It always leaves me scrambling for explanation and trying to convenience people that the flood of tears I an displaying is for no reason at all. These explanations are usually met with tut-tut stares and gentle pats on the shoulders. It's very frustrating.

I suppose I could claim depression and then everyone would avoid the subject, at least within earshot, but that seems like daring karma, something I try to avoid.

Anyway, thanks for your imput.

[vlhperry]

I recently saw a genetisist PH. D. Who cried during my entire visit. He explained there was no reason, just happened all the time.

[Fiona]

There is some thought that tears take toxins away from the body, hence they actually are a good thing. Perhaps we really need that kind of toxin removal.

[bandido1]

Pam:Welcome to the club!

As you know I'm in an environment that can bring tears to my eyes on a daily basis. I agree it is either a symptom or a byproduct of medications. And, as to depression, I believe you agree that I would be the last person to be labeled depressed. Consider crying as a blessing. Bob C

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Originally Posted by pkell

I cry. I don’t mean just when someone dies or when I have injured myself, or when some international tragedy occurs or even when I am faced with grave disappointment. In fact, at those times and all the other real life times that crying is appropriate, I am more likely than not to be found completely dry-eyed. I don’t consider myself to be a particularly emotional person and I have always been very guarded with my feelings but the longer I have Parkinsons the more crying triggers I seem to develop.

I am not depressed, nor do I cry exclusively in response to things that are sad or sentimental, though the sentimental can be a killer. Mostly I cry at the sight of anyone else crying whether I am aware of the reason or not. I cry at the sight of anyone being sweet to a child or kind to an elderly person or an animal. I cry at the winners of foot races and gymnastics competitions. at presentations of awards and groups of children singing. Sometimes I even cry looking at racks of delicate newborn baby clothes. Other times it is completely spontaneous and without any apparent reason. It is not emotional crying and it does not emanate from any sense of loss or pain, disappointment or failure. It nearly always surprises me and always embarrasses me and I am completely powerless to control it.

This was not a problem before I began being treated for Parkinsons. Before that my crying was infrequent and appropriate. I am virtually certain it is a result of medication or PD itself, but I don't remember ever seeing it discussed. Does anyone else cry or am I really going 'round the bend?