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People cry for various reasons, from being happy to being sad or even heartbroken. Crying in any situation will help one in building that energy they will need to face the situation at hand. When stressed, sad or heartbroken, crying will help to relieve the stress and emotions you have within. Here are reasons you should let tears flow when stressed, sad or heartbroken:
Reduces your stress levelsPeople will always feel relieved after crying. This is due to the release of hormone Oxytocin in the body which is responsible of reducing anxiety, which relaxes the body to reduce stress levels. This one will feel bonded to whoever will be close to them at that moment.
You may make more moneyAccording to Dr Judith Orloff, M.D., an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Los Angeles, tears of joy when one receives a new job, or a job promotion will attract an improved pay from your bosses. The joyful tears will trigger that feeling of being appreciated by your bosses for executing their power in a beneficial way. This will definitely make them feel great and your income will be increased accordingly.
It improves your moodAccording to one of the world’s leading crying researcher, psychologist Dr Ad Vingerhoets, of Tilburg University in the Netherlands, a large percentage of people who cry in demanding situations have been reported to have improved their moods, and thus feeling better off. Tears will trigger the release of endorphins hormones from the brain that boost our moods.
Attracts support from friends and people aroundA study published in the Journal of Clinical medicine found that most people will show empathy, to people who shed tears. In most cases, crying is a sign someone is having a problem and need help. Crying attracts pity from friends and people around us. People showing empathy will definitely help you solve your troubles. More so, people will offer guidance on how to get over with your problems, than help you and leave without solving the root of the problem.