5. TEARS HELP SOMEONE WHO IS DEPRESSED FEEL BETTER.
Crying is scientifically proven to make you feel better. It’s rare that crying will make you feel worse than what prompted you to cry in the first place. It is a release of pent-up energy and emotions.
Crying helps to regulate the highs and lows of emotional extremes. Tears are important in helping to get out of moments of intense feeling without injury. Crying, especially when feeling down, shouldn’t embarrass you. Instead, it says you are learning to manage your mental health.
6. TEARS ARE A SIGN OF STRENGTH.
Crying is a sign of strength regardless of what society says. It takes strength to show vulnerability. So stop worrying about what others think and cry if you want to.
“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.” ~ Washington Irving
7. TEARS HELP YOU FEEL WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW HOW YOU FEEL.
Have you ever just cried because you didn’t know what to do or how to feel? Sometimes life gets to be too much. It’s hard to stay composed when the next step isn’t clear, and the thought of figuring it out is a bit overwhelming.
A good cry might just be the ticket. It releases stress, makes us feel better and can help foster creative thinking. After feeling the release crying brings, it’s common to experience more energy and new ideas about how to tackle the challenges we face.
We already mention that tears can make acquaintances feel uncomfortable but by not crying you can suppress your feelings to a point where you might not be able to recognize them in the future.
So go ahead and cry freely and with pride, knowing you are doing what is right and natural to promote your own physical and mental well-being.
