Did you have breath holding spells as a child? My youngest has those, though much less frequently now, he’s done it since he was a baby and is definitely a crier. He would cry so hard then hold his breath sometimes to the point where he’d turn blue and pass out. It’s scary.
oh gosh I can’t imagine how scary that is for you (and your little one!). Virtual hugs and as you said, he’s growing out of the habit it seems. It’s tough being little and having big feelings and not enough words.
I didn’t hold my breath, just a lot of crying in the corner of a room by myself. Wow that sounds fun!!! I had a good childhood but I had/have mental health issues. luckily I was diagnosed quite young and got a lot of help (and please, not trying to make you worry about your little one. There were many obvious signs that I was “different”. Crying was not a symptom). The blacking out was linked to panic attacks - just a lack of oxygen cos I’d been trying to catch my breath I guess. I’m better at recognising my limits and controlling myself and more importantly my surroundings. When I become lightheaded I know I need to get my crap together or at least sit down.
My boundaries are many but it keeps me safe and happy. I’m the absolute queen of saying “no”. I believe no is a complete sentence and I don’t follow it up with reasons unless there’s a need for one. If I don’t want to go to your party what does it matter why? “I’m not going, don’t save me a seat, thanks so much for inviting me and speak to you later.”
My parents and brother aren’t criers. I saw my dad get teary once when my brother crashed his brand new car. I had to break the news to my mum that her mum (my gran) died and her eyes got a bit wet.
Not surprisingly now I want a good cry!!! Partly thinking of little me but also some happy tears. I’m thriving, even with the crying.
I see tears as seasoning to my life! And not just salty.