Feeling like you need to cry to relieve stress, but can't.

[Susanne81]

Has anyone else ever felt so stressed, tense or anxious that they wanted to cry but couldn't make the tears start? As if a good cry would bring you a lot of relief but your body just won't let you? I feel that way right now and I'm not sure what to do. My chest tightens up and I get that stinging feeling in my eyes/nose like I'm about to cry, but I'm so tense I just can't quite get the tears flowing. :(

[Lily777]

I have felt this exact way, so I know how frustrating it is. The crying will eventually come, don't worry.