Hello Ed and welcome. I can relate to your situation. I do cry quite lot and sometimes this is annoying. There have been times when I want to cry, perhaps produce a tear or two but then nothing. It does feel a bit odd. May I ask, have you always felt like this, unable to cry/produce tears, or is this a recent problem?
From my experience I have realised they are other processes impacting on my my grief or hurt. Sometimes I am so angry that apart from the angry tears (which is not really crying) I cannot cry. I think sometimes the hurt that upsets me is too deep, too hard, too buried that I cannot really reach or feel it's entirety. Tears are a great relief for our feelings and although this can be exhausting, crying helps to let go of the whatever is happening.
Do you see a professional mental health person? If not may I suggest you have a chat with your doctor and ask about getting some help for your depression. Would love to hear from you again.
Mary
