How to stop crying?

How to stop crying instantly/prevent crying?

• Ehh.... I cry a lot, during movies, reading stories, sometimes even looking at pictures. It gets to the point where my eyes start watering when i hear my moms voice. :/ And it's embarassing because I grew up in a 'crying is for weaklings' environment. So yeah how do i stop crying instantly? it's kind of too obvious if suddenly i just start smiling...

• Answer:

  I don't think its possible. Emotional tears are kind of a mystery. I'm not a big crier, and I try to prevent it, but if its going to happen, there is absolutely nothing I can do, and the harder I try to stop it the worse it gets. Its worse because I know the warning signs. It's like "oh, great, here it comes." I don't know of any way to just stop crying unless you are already faking. Really, it has to resolved itself, or you have to get distracted by something else. Remember being a little kid with a skinned knee and then your mom or grandpa started telling you an awesome story and then you forgot about the knee and stopped crying? Sorry, that's the only advice I have.