Cry Me a River: 9 reasons why it’s good to shed a few tears

Let’s agree to the fact that crying makes us feel light. This is because it activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which helps in relaxation.

Tears flush out smoke and dust from your eyes, lubricating them to protect from infection.

Letting it all out while crying helps in easing both physical and emotional pain. Endorphins released while crying dulls the pain while oxytocin promotes a sense of calmness and well-being.

Crying also lifts your spirit. When you sob, you take several deep breaths of cool air. Breathing in cooler air can assist regulate and even lower your brain’s temperature.

When you cry, you receive care from others in a variety of ways, strengthening your social support network when times are rough.

Crying is very crucial during times of grief. It assists you in processing and accepting the loss of a loved one.

Crying does not always occur in response to something sad. When you are really happy, afraid, or stressed, you may cry. Sobbing in this manner helps to restore emotional balance.

Crying allows babies to remove any excess fluid from their lungs, nose, and mouth.

While you’re crying, you probably don’t want to do much of anything. But after that, you’re ready to move on.