Crying: Health Benefits Of Tears You Probably Didn’t Know

Crying or shedding tears is a common human action, and it can be triggered by many different emotions. But why do humans cry?

There are some positive outcomes for your health when you cry on a frequent basis? The perception that crying of shedding tears is always a bad thing is inaccurate and unjustified. The rationale for this is because there are psychological and physiological benefits associated with crying.

Below are some health benefits of crying.

1. Dulls pain
Children often cry to release. It is natural remedy to cure pan. Crying for long periods of time releases pain, otherwise known as endorphins. These feel-good chemicals can help ease both physical and emotional pain. Once the endorphins are released, your body may go into somewhat of a numb stage. Oxytocin can give you a sense of calm or well-being. It’s another example of how crying is a self-soothing action.

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2. Crying serves a calming function or has a calming effect on people. Can you remember a time when you felt the need to cry? If you have, you’ll understand when I explain that shedding a few tears can have a calming effect on the body.

3. Also, sobbing helps you get to sleep. Kids who refuse to listen frequently end up crying after being flogged, and when they cry, they usually go to sleep for a long time. One can sleep soundly after a good cry.

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4. The tears you shed not only wash away the dirt and grime, but also help sharpen your eyesight. Tears are healthy for the eyes because of the lubricating proteins they contain, and the more you sleep, the better your vision and eye health will be. The tears you shed aid the body in flushing out toxins and reducing stress. Sometimes crying helps the body release toxins, which has the added benefit of calming the mind and relieving stress.

5. It eases or distracts from pain, allowing us to resume our daily lives. When we weep, our bodies create endorphins, which serve to both calm us down and dull any discomfort.

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6. Improves mood
Along with helping you ease pain, crying, specifically sobbing, may lift your spirits. When you sob, you take in many quick breaths of cool air. Breathing in cooler air can help regulate and even lower the temperature of your brain. A cool brain is more pleasurable to your body and mind than a warm brain. As a result, your mood may improve after a sobbing episode.