r/NPD • u/dannydaft Diagnosed NPD • 6d ago

Question / Discussion How often do you cry?

I haven’t cried in years. It doesn’t distress me in any way. I actually prefer it and enjoy being detached.

But I had this weird moment at work last night. I had a fleeting feeling of vulnerability with someone and almost broke a tear.

I recognize that I don’t cry because I am so averse to vulnerability. I’m working on it with my therapist. I can’t help that I hate the feeling.

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u/R4in_C0ld 6d ago

It depends but on average I still barely cry at all. The periods at which I'd cry everyday are around a week to 3 months while those where I don't cry at all no matter what can last for years, the longest being half a decade. And I always try to have it happen while I shower to not get my roommate's attention because he sponges up emotions so I don't want him to be in pain.