Although you may feel as if you are crying for "no reason," most episodes of uncontrollable emotion have some sort of underlying cause. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition such as bipolar disorder. Hormones and neurological disease are also possible culprits.

If you feel you’re crying more than usual or for no apparent reason, you may be experiencing depression, grief, burnout, or hormonal changes. Medications and neurological conditions may also cause crying outbursts.

Crying for no apparent reason can be confusing and even alarming. Some possible causes include dry eyes, pseudobulbar affect, premenstrual syndrome, depression, or stress, among others. Developing healthy habits and coping strategies like journaling, meditation, and regular exercise may help in some cases.