Why Crying Is Good for Us
What happens when we stifle our tears
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4 min readMar 24, 2022
Have you heard the expression, “Have a good cry. You’ll feel better.”?
It’s not just a throwaway platitude; it’s sound advice. Crying is a form of self-soothing that occurs naturally. According to research studies, “Crying occurs predominantly in situations characterized by separation, loss, and helplessness, and being overwhelmed…
