Crying Release Stressors
Ever found yourself crying for no reason? It might seem irrational in the moment, but the truth is: crying can help release emotional stress—and even improve your mental health.
Tears have a purpose. When you let them flow, you’re not being weak—you’re being human. Here’s how crying can actually help.
“When someone is crying, of course, the noble thing to do is to comfort them. But if someone is trying to hide their tears, it may also be noble to pretend you do not notice them.” — Lemony Snicket
1. Crying Makes You More Compassionate
Bottling up pain can numb your ability to feel for others. But when you allow yourself to cry, it softens your emotional walls—making you more empathetic and open. It clears emotional clutter and helps you better understand others’ pain.
2. Tears Are Natural Eye Drops
Tears don’t just come from sadness—they also keep your eyes clean and hydrated. Crying helps wash away irritants, moisturizes your eyes, and improves overall vision clarity. It’s like a refresh button for your soul and your sight.
3. It Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
Yes, really. Studies show that crying can reduce your heart rate and lower blood pressure, especially during or after an emotionally intense moment. This physiological release helps calm your nervous system and ease built-up stress.
4. Crying Helps You Heal Emotionally
By acknowledging your emotions through tears, you start the healing process. Crying gives you space to process grief, frustration, anger, and sadness—instead of letting those feelings sit and fester. It’s a natural detox for the mind and heart.
5. It Releases Stress Toxins
Emotional tears contain stress hormones and toxins that are flushed from your system when you cry. That means letting yourself have a good cry actually helps detoxify your body—releasing pent-up emotions and making room for clarity and calm.
Final Thought: Don’t Be Afraid to Cry
You can never smile too much—but don’t underestimate the power of a few tears. Just remember, crying is not the same as grieving endlessly. Let your emotions surface, face them, and then let them go.
Tears aren’t a breakdown. They’re a breakthrough. 💧
Well then I should be amazing, I cry all the time!
A good cry has always been beneficial for me. Afterward I feel like a weight has been lifted.
I am a firm believer that a good cry can work wonders on your mental health!
Sometimes a good cry is all you need. It just builds up and you have to let it out.
So true! Sometimes you just need a good cry! 🙂
Next time I cry I will remember that it is good for me.
i personally experienced that some times cry help me lighten my load and solve my confusion some times
Didn’t know about lowing blood pressure. What if it’s already low? I always fell asleep after I’ve cried. But yea, it’s like a free therapy session.
Whenever I am hurt or annoyed, I normally cry. After a few minutes, I actually feel better. It helps to cry if it’s one of your outlets.
Yup, sometimes, crying for no reason is good. I have heard of these great benefits when you cry.
I usually have a reason for crying! I didn’t know most of this, though.
Very interesting take on crying – the health benefits are good to know.
Crying definitely makes me feel better. I’m a pretty emotional person, so I do it quite a bit, but I think it’s OK.
I didn’t know all this. I can’t make myself cry but it’s good to know there are benefits when I do cry!
Sometimes it just feels SO good to let it all out!
Sometimes crying just makes you feel better. People shouldn’t hold in their emotions {unless they are out of control}.
Whenever I cry my eyes end up so dried out I can’t wear contacts for days and they hurt so bad 🙁