Is it normal to have over-emotional moments?

[DessieDoo]

Lately I seem to be super emotional about everything. Yes, I am pregnant. May be hormones?
One of my favorite regulars from work is a 76 year old woman. She comes in everyday. Today she started a conversation with me, like every morning. But today she started crying. I asked her what was wrong and she said her husband committed suicide in front of her six weeks ago. He shot himself. I tried to keep myself calm but in the heat of the moment, I started crying as well. She said she lives a lonely life now and that her only time out in public is when she comes to see me, three days a week.
There have been other situations at well. My boyfriends grandmother passed from Dementia earlier this year and we have a woman who comes in with Dementia about once every two weeks or so and every time I see her I start thinking of my boyfriends grandmother and it sends me for a loop.
Is there anyway to kind of subside my emotions or tone them down a bit?

[becca123]

Oh, goodness.. .. pregnancy hormones stink. There isn't much you can do, unfortunately. Be aware though that the majority of people are aware that pregnant women can be... well, overly emotionally charged.

You should know, though, that if you are a sensitive person, those situations you described are just heartbreaking even without the extra hormones. I think you are a loving and caring person who feels other people's pain intensely. Rock on, girl; the world needs people like you.

[DessieDoo]

Thank you :) This comment alone lifted my spirits!

[Anonymous]

Maybe try talking to your doctor to see if he can prescribe you a safe medication for you to use for your emotions. And it's totally normal!