Biochemist William Frey, who is known for studying, of all things, tears (what a job!), has discovered some pretty interesting things about tears. This little tidbit from Divine Caroline caught my eye:
"Emotional tears--those formed in distress or grief--contained more toxic byproducts than tears of irritation (think onion peeling). Are tears toxic then? No! They actually remove toxins from our body that build up courtesy of stress. They are like a natural therapy or massage session, but they cost a lot less!"
Fascinating, huh?
Related: How To Instantly Stop Yourself From Crying When You Feel Like Bursting Into Tears
I don't know if I'd say I feel good after crying, but I do feel a sense of healing or restoration. It feels good to release the emotions that are building up--and now I know that I'm getting rid of some toxins, too.
When's the last time you had a good cry? Are you weepy or sort of stoic? (Sometimes I wish I could keep a better poker face, but the fact is, I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve!)
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