Question 1

what to do, keep on crying?

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Depression: If you have spells of crying - any relation to a particular activity or time of day. Any other symptoms of depression - loss of interest, fatigue... Please obtain a referral for a psychologist or psychiatrist for further professional evaluation.

Question 2

does crying affect my vision?

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Briefly: Crying briefly affects vision because the tears created with crying are somewhat irritating to the eyes and can cause redness as well. These are the same type of tears that are produced if something is irritating the eye (reflex tearing). Swelling of the lids associated with crying can also briefly affect the vision. There are no long term effects, however.

Question 3

are there any benefits of crying?

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Crying can be: emotionally cathartic. Studies show that v tension &amp; negative affect occur during crying.  Crying may suppress contentious behavior. Crying may also serve to ^ empathy in others &amp; to solidify interpersonal bonds. Many people feel better both physically &amp; emotionally after crying. However, this is not always the case across cultures &amp; situations.

Question 4

what can i do to fix frequent crying?

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In whom?: In  a baby?  In an adult?  In yourself?  The answer depends entirely on the person about whom you are asking.

Question 5

how can i get my baby to stop crying

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Address the cause: Few things are more distressing than a baby that won't stop crying.Babies cry for a reason so the key is to figure out the cause, which could be a wet diaper, hunger, teething, colic, fear etc.Once you find and address the cause the baby will calm down. The tricky part is your baby can't use words so you have to play detective. See https://tinyurl.com/yxcyhlsz and
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Question 6

what are the effects of crying too much?

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No medical: Effects except prolonged sadness and a runny nose.  Better to ask why is the individual "crying too much". Unfortunately, we never run out of tears.

Question 7

i'm also having regular crying episodes?

Accepted Answer

Some thoughts...: There are many signs that may suggest depression, such as:  feelings of sadness or hopelessness, angry outbursts or irritability, loss of interest in normal activities, sleep disturbances, tiredness or a lack of energy, either weight gain or weight loss due to appetite changes, anxiety or restlessness, slowed thinking, feeling worthless, etc...  Seeing one's primary care doctor is a good start.

Question 8

would crying excessively cause a breakdown?

Accepted Answer

Crying is a symptom.: Crying excessively won't cause a 'nervous breakdown', but it could be a symptom of a 'nervous breakdown'.  If there is no underlying reason (i.e., loss of a loved one) for the crying, it's best to see your doctor.

Question 9

can crying too much can affect your vision?

Accepted Answer

Crying: Can temporarily cause eye irritation and blurring, but will not permanently affect your vision.

Question 10

is it normal that my baby doesn't stop crying?

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Yes: Unfortunately, up to 4 hours in a row is expected for a colicky baby.  Colics are less common in breast fed babies (forgot to add that to the "advantages of breast feeding" answer!), and the only thing i found that works consistently is a car ride (with the baby, not away from her!).

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