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What Causes Uncontrollable Sadness And Excessive Tear?

Hi,
I am male 70 years old and I find myself weeping whenever there is a sad situation that I observe or am involved in. I believe it is hereditary because my father had similar symptoms as well as my older brother.
Generally in good health and am active.
It is particularly embarrassing when I am trying to tell a story that is sad or touches my hart.
Any ideas
posted on Sat, 28 Nov 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I understand. I think you should not link your sadness problem with depressive disorder. Being emotional and being depressed are two different things. Emotions are part of body's defense mechanism and please do not try to alter it. Many emotions do alter themselves when you get experience in that area. In your case, you are already 70 and I believe you have enough experience in this area. Nothing unhealthy can happen even in the condition. So let it be so. Please do not worry and be obsessive.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Uncontrollable Sadness And Excessive Tear?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I understand. I think you should not link your sadness problem with depressive disorder. Being emotional and being depressed are two different things. Emotions are part of body s defense mechanism and please do not try to alter it. Many emotions do alter themselves when you get experience in that area. In your case, you are already 70 and I believe you have enough experience in this area. Nothing unhealthy can happen even in the condition. So let it be so. Please do not worry and be obsessive. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.