Q.It seems I cry very easily - not just at the bad things, but good things too. I hate that I can't control it. Any ideas how I can?

A. Why are you trying to control it? It doesn't appear to be working, which could be causing you a greater degree of frustration.

Are these emotional displays recent? Or is this a component of "who you are"?

If this is a recent onset, you may want to discuss this with your physician (to rule out any physiological causes).

If not, displaying emotions are far more beneficial that attempting to hide/suppress them.

Q. Hello. I have a good life, really I do. I love my husband and my children (I have 3 - they're all married and I love their spouses too) and my grandchildren - I certainly love them a lot.

And we see them all the time. And we have a busy social life and I do volunteer work at the library.

So why do I feel like there's a big empty void in my life and I just want to cry all the time?

A. The "void" that you describe, in many cases, is usually attributed to a sense/feeling of loss. The crying that you describe may be interpreted as part of the grieving process associated with loss.

From the information you presented, it sounds that this "void" was not always with you. It also sounds that this sense of emptiness has not been a major obstacle in your social and occupational MLA's (major life areas).

You may consider (if you haven't already) finding activities (spiritual, behavioral, occupational) to "fill the void".

If you are unable to find resolution on your own, contact your physician and request a referral to a mental health professional.