Human beings have the ability to express their emotions in multiple ways, including repressing them when they feel that it is not appropriate to express them. Crying is one of the body’s responses to certain stimuli, such as pain, sadness, anger and even in situations of great happiness.
However, it is common for people to question whether it is okay to be so sensitive to the situations that happen in their day to day and if crying is not a sign that something is not right. In this regard, it should be noted that crying frequently is not the same as experiencing an episode of depression or any other disorder that alters mental health.
As they explain from the portal of The Mind is Wonderful, crying is a natural response of the human being that is not inherent to a negative circumstance, nor does it define the strength of a person. Instead, it is a way in which the feelings contained in the deep are expressed, with the benefits that this implies.
According to the portal body mind, One of the main properties of crying is that it is responsible for ‘cleaning’ the body, just as the body’s waste is discarded. It is almost a way for individuals to detoxify.
Among other benefits of crying its effect is listed to relieve the tensions of the body, by the sensations and the process that occurs internally. According to the aforementioned portal, crying is accompanied by marked facial expressions and changes in breathing.
It often takes more effort to resist tears, keep the lump in your throat that occurs, and prevent emotions from taking their place. As indicated by the non-profit organization AARP, when crying the body experiences a feeling of well-being due to the released charge.
“Crying can also make you feel better in the short term, thanks to the fact that it activates the parasympathetic nervous system (SNP), a kind of internal regulator of how our body spends energy,” they explain from the entity.
It should also be said that tears not only respond to an emotional issue, but also play an essential role in maintaining eye health. Being exposed to pollution from the environment, dirt, screens and other factors in everyday life, the eyes can suffer from different conditions if they do not have a mechanism to clean themselves. This is precisely the work performed by tears.
As explained from the portal The Mind is Wonderful, this effect is due to an enzyme contained in tears, which is responsible for protecting the eyes from germs and microorganisms that can put the health of these organs at risk.
Crying is also a way in which the individual recognizes himself and understands his vulnerability, his sensitivity to certain situations and gives himself the opportunity to live emotions to the surface. This is the true strength that is cultivated with crying, self-reflection.
Equally necessary is warning that when crying is associated with an episode of depression may be a sign that help is needed to process emotions, Therefore, it is suggested to consult with specialists to determine the factors that triggered this disorder and the best approach to strengthen emotional intelligence.
As defined by the United States National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus, “clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with daily life for a period of a few weeks or more. plus”.
