Is there a way to hold back tears?
Taking a deep breath and focusing on breathing slowly and calmly can help regain control. Moving the eyes around and blinking back the tears can prevent them from spilling out. When a person cries their face tends to tense up. Focusing on the muscles in the face and relaxing them can help prevent crying.
How do I stop emotional tears?
Tips for managing crying
There's nothing wrong with crying, but if you want to try to manage your tears, there are some things you can try: Focus on taking slow, deep breaths. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. This may help you relax, which could also stop the flow of tears.