How is crying good for you?
It lowers blood pressure
Following therapy sessions during which patients cried and vented, it has been discovered that crying lowers blood pressure and pulse rate immediately. High blood pressure impacts a person negatively; it can damage the heart, blood vessels and lead to stroke and heart failure.
It’s a stress reliever
The ability to cry hinders humans from getting chronic stress which can increase the risk of heart attack, and destroy specific areas of the brain. A good cry can provide a temporary release especially for family caregivers and it might not be as effective as something like respite care.
Tears remove toxins
According to Frey, crying removes toxins from the body. Tears help in the elimination of stress hormones that build up when we have problems and can harm the body. Crying helps us start another journey on a clean slate.
Lead to the reduction of manganese
Crying reduces the body’s manganese level. High levels of manganese can be linked with anxiety, aggression, and irritability.
Acknowledge your emotions and humanity
Humans are the only beings who shed tears in response to emotional stress. Crying helps us embrace our feelings. It is, in fact, an important social function. It brings us closer to each other.
Seriously? This article makes crying sound like some miracle cure. If only shedding a few tears could solve all our problems! Life is tough, and crying doesn’t change that. Let’s be real here.
‘Tears help eliminate stress hormones.’ Well, if that’s true, my eyes should be waterfalls by now after all the chaos in my life! Where’s my therapist with the tissues when I need them?
The physiological benefits of crying are fascinating! It’s intriguing how our bodies have mechanisms to cope with stress. I appreciate the science behind it, especially how tears can remove toxins and lower blood pressure.
“Crying lowers blood pressure,” they say. So does not being stressed out in the first place! Guess we all need to cry more because who doesn’t love a good sob-fest on a Tuesday?
I absolutely loved this article! It’s so refreshing to see the positive side of crying. I always thought it was just a sign of weakness, but now I realize it’s actually a natural stress reliever. Go tears!
While it’s true that crying has its benefits, one must consider whether it truly addresses the root causes of stress or simply provides temporary relief. Shouldn’t we be focusing on long-term solutions instead of relying on tears?
‘Crying helps you start fresh’? What’s next? A marketing campaign for tear-jerkers as detox programs? Maybe I should just keep an onion handy and call it self-care!
‘Acknowledging emotions is key’—that’s great advice! However, isn’t there more to emotional health than just crying? We should be looking at holistic approaches too, not just relying on tears for validation.