Why do we feel better after crying?

I don't consider myself to be an overly sensitive person, but sometimes I need to lock myself in my room with a bunch of tissues and just let the tears flow. Surprisingly, I almost always feel better afterwards. Why is this? read more

But in general, the next time you feel like crying, just let it flow. Crying is not a sign of weakness-in fact it's just the opposite. A smart adult is one who knows the benefits of a good cry. read more

So, the reason why we feel better after crying is,emotional outburst- sometimes you fail to express your emotions, they are held with in. When you cry, those emotions are flushed out from your brain and makes you feel more relaxed. These might not necessarily be sadness only. This can be anger, frustration, stress,disgust,anxiety etc. read more

Whether as an infant or an adult, crying is usually a request to connect with and be comforted by someone else—a parent, friend, or stranger. We expect that crying will prompt that person to come to our aid. Even if no one else is around, crying is still an expression of that desire. read more

Nevertheless, crying in any discomforting situation makes us feel better because we're acknowledging who we are, what we're feeling and giving it space. read more

While there are some reasons for crying, like releasing toxins, killing bacteria, and relieving stress, one thing most people can agree on is that after a “good” cry, we feel better. Now, there is some research to backs up this train of thought. read more