Tag: crying
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9 Ways Crying Helps You Relieve Stress And Start Healing
When was the last time you cried? What was it about? Can you remember how you felt after letting all those tears flow? Some people are ashamed of crying and view it as a symbol of weakness. That’s a very unhealthy way to look at things, and it goes against the human body’s natural functions.…
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Why You Should Never Tell Someone “Stop Crying” (And What to Say Instead)
How to you console a crying friend or family member? Well, for starters, telling them to stop the tears will only make things worse. We explore why that happens–and what to do instead. “An emotion is a complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or…
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Why Crying During Movies Actually Means You’re Mentally Tough
Social scientists know that we tend to have a prejudice against those who cry during movies. Our tendency is to see people who cry as being emotionally weak. Rarely is crying during movies interpreted as being mentally tough. But if we can set our negative stereotypes aside, we can see how emotional outpourings like crying…
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Why Crying A Lot Means You’re Mentally Tough
We need never be ashamed of our tears. – Charles Dickens Did you know crying is actually good for you? According to neuroscientist and tear researcher Dr. William H. Frey II, PhD, “crying is not only a human response to sorrow and frustration, it’s a healthy one. Crying is a natural way to reduce emotional stress that,…
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7 Reasons Why Crying Means You’re Strong
Crying is often seen as a sign of weakness, particularly among men who learn (unfairly!) to suppress their emotions and “toughen up.” However, recent research suggests that crying is a healthy and beneficial way to deal with difficult emotions and can be a sign of strength rather than weakness. Crying is a natural physiological response…