Sudden attack of sorrow

[blackloss]

The other day I was walking and out of nowhere I felt really upset like I was going to cry but I didn't know why and I just felt out of place. It happened again in class and it felt like my heart had just been broken and I started crying. There was absolutely no reason for me to feel this way and nothing happened to cause this. I was wondering if this is something I should worry about and what it is?

[yinyang]

Hi blackloss. Not sure how old you are but you mention being in class so I'm guessing you're fairly young.
Do you have exams coming up? I remember feeling overwhelmed and tearful in the run up to my exams. Once I sat at the table with tears streaming down my face during dinner and I couldn't define anything that was wrong, I just felt sad and couldn't stop crying.
Or is there any thing else that could be troubling you - problems at home, somebody ill, or relationship troubles. You don't have to answer these personal questions if you don't want to, it was just to make you think.
I think we all have times, or I know I do, when we feel overwhelmed and out of step with everybody else. It usually passes fairly quickly. Why don't you try a herbal remedy like Kalms, or even better , try rounding up a few good mates for some nights out ( or in).
Obviously if you feel the problem is getting worse or not going away, might be worth a chat to your GP.
Take care of yourself. x

[nutgoneflake]

I agree with yinyang on the personal stuff, but just wanted to add something else. I was exactly like you when I was around 14 or so (not sure of your age, but same symptoms anyway) and I had nothing happening to cause it. It's only now, looking back, that I realise it was probably puberty and hormones and all that stuff going on that just upsets your normal bodily balance. It can go on for ages while you're growing up (no offence meant!) and everything is still changing. There's such a lot happening over that time that takes years to adjust to. I was crying at school on and off for many months - eventually it all subsided, but it still makes me feel sad to think about it, and to think that it's happening to someone else.
My advice would be to make sure your parents are aware, or a teacher, even if you don't necessarily feel you want to say it out loud. My mum didn't know how I felt and I always wish I'd told her. But the best thing is to spend lots of time with your friends, don't wait for one of them to organise a get-together - you be the one who suggests a dvd night, a trip to the cinema, a long knackering walk somewhere, clubbing, festivals, camping?? Anything! You sound young - too young to be sad for no reason, and it breaks my heart. Don't let it get hold of you. Acknowledge the fact that it happens, but don't try to understand it as it may get a better grip. Try not to worry too much, and think of that feeling as an irritating person trying to provoke you, then don't give them the chance. Keep yourself busy, and remember that it will pass.

Also, last thing, if you do feel the need to talk to your GP, don't put it off - it's all too easy to feel you don't need/deserve/want to see one!!

Lots of love sweetheart, chin up and take care.

[blackloss]

Well I am pretty sure it's not the hormones my body is almost pretty much set and I've had them for like 5 years. I am actually 17. I am about to graduate in a week and I have this bf that I am not truely attracted to.

[nutgoneflake]

You've got a lot on your plate - stress can mess with you in all kinds of ways - and a less than gorgeous boyfriend too?? Why not stick with it all until you graduate, then make some serious plans for the best summer you've ever had. Don't waste time waiting to fancy your bf, I'd break it off kindly. Get out with your mates, go to the beach with a picnic, watch the sun go down. Stay up all night and watch it come up! Do all the stuff I said before - when you're having fun and you're truly carefree, you're getting the most out of life. Boyfriends come and go - the best way to be at 17 is happy and confident. When you relax and let your hair down, that is how you'll be, I promise! Everything is possible for you, excuse the massive cliche, but, today is the first day of the rest of your life. (Cheesy, but a good way to think!!) I would swap places with you in a heartbeat to do it all again, and 1000's of others would too, so go out and have some proper fun for all of us who can't so easily any more lol...!. Oh, and change your user name - that's a gloomy one!! :oD