[header] How to stop yourself from crying [title] Focus on your breathing. [step] Crying is a reaction caused by a heightened state of emotions and the relaxing effects of breathing can help you to stop yourself from crying. Perhaps you've just thought of a sad memory, you've been broken up with, or something tragic has happened in your life. 
Calming yourself is a big part of stopping yourself from crying. Focusing on breathing, as in meditation, can help you to control the emotions you are feeling and help you to restore a sense of inner peace.