Women in the US cry about
3.5 times per month, while men shed tears about 1.9 times a month,
according to data. However, society often sees crying as a sign of
weakness. But if you feel like you need to cry, don’t hold back
your tears. They indeed have more health benefits than we
think.
This Bright Side article sheds light on some of the health
benefits of crying.
5. Stress
A 2014 study found that crying may help people relax during stressful times. The results of crying are not immediate, and it might well take a couple of minutes before the body begins to relax.
According to the researchers, crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). When activated, the PNS has a calming effect on the brain.
4. Blood
pressure
High blood pressure can lead to several serious health issues like
stroke, heart attack, heart failure, dementia, and even kidney
failure. But the good news is that according to several studies,
crying not only lowers the blood pressure and keeps it in check,
but an intense crying session can also steady the pulse.
3. Accumulation of
toxins
Tears that flow from your eyes while crying can clear debris, like
smoke and dust, from the eyes. Also, when we cry, our teardrops
flush toxins that get accumulated in the body due to stress. This
removal of toxins helps reduce the cortisol levels in the body,
thereby resulting in a lighter mood. Therefore, it’s not surprising
that we often feel the heaviness go away after a good crying
session.
2. Mood
swings
If you are wondering why your behavior has turned aggressive and
you keep feeling anxious and irritated lately, then you should know
that there can be no definitive answer. Mood swings can happen due
to various reasons. One such reason is the accumulation of
manganese in the body.
When we cry, this excess manganese flows out of the body along with our teardrops. This reduces its concentration in the body, and, as a result, makes you feel calm and focused.
1.
Pain
When we are in physical pain a few teardrops often roll out
involuntarily. This is the body’s way of reducing the pain
sensation. Research has found that in addition to being
self-soothing, shedding emotional tears releases oxytocin and
endorphins. These chemicals make people feel good and may also ease
both physical and emotional pain.
Remember tears can be shed both due to pain and happiness. Do you cry often? Do you feel relieved afterward?
