Inability to Cry
Possible Buried Feelings
Controlshamevulnerabilitynumbnessfear of collapserestraint
Possible Buried Beliefs
- “Crying is weakness.”
- “If I start, I won't stop.”
- “Tears aren't safe here.”
Healing Notes
Emotion Link offers these as possible associations to explore, not causes or diagnoses. Possible purpose or secondary gain: holding tears may preserve composure and prevent exposure or collapse.
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