Being emotional means we have feelings and can easily empathize with others' pain and that's not a bad thing. Crying brings a form of relief and holding it in isn't good so let the tears flow. It can be very cleansing. It takes time to recover and sometimes you have to take a moment to give yourself some compassion for all you've been through. But there are things you can do as others have suggested and some pretty good ones, too! Whatever works is good. That DVD your brother had - maybe you should switch it for some of Tyler Perry's Madea movies. And I wouldn't hesitate to ask your doctor or therapist about anxiety meds as Christine suggested. Everybody needs a little extra help at some time or other. Things will get better. They really will.