exhaustion after crying

[Susanne81]

Does anyone else feel extremely drained and exhausted after crying? I've been feeling quite anxious/stressed the past few days and have cried several times as a result. I feel some relief immediately after each time I cry, but a few minutes later I start feeling drained and worn out. Is that normal?

[kellie39]

ive been very tearful for a few days and the other morning i had a good cry and yes i felt really tired and drained for the rest of the day.
xx

[ADW]

Yes, i get this when i'd down some days. Being emotionally drained is exhausting but it's better to get it out i think. Take it easy, be kind to yourself.

[GingerFish]

Yea, sometimes. Sometimes I feel nothing but relief after a good cry and then other times I feel utterly exhausted and my head hurts and I just go to bed. The worst panic attack I've ever had was after a a massive crying session and I was utterly deflated and drained from it so I paved the way for a whopper of a panic a little later