Do you ever feel like you just need to get out a good cry? You may not necessarily be sad at the moment, but you just feel like you would feel better if you have a good cry? Studies show you are right!
To the naysayers who will tout, “Just talk it out with someone, no need to get emotional.” Guess what, you’re wrong! (ha!) Research says that what we commonly call ‘venting’ can actually perpetuate feelings of anger/sadness/stress. As we discuss whatever it is that is bothering us to that friendly listening ear, our minds process the emotions that we are expressing and rather than diminishing them, those foul emotions are actually augmented. That is not to say that you shouldn’t vent, just do so then try to look for solutions to whatever is bothering you.
On the other hand, studies show that when we are angry/mad/stressed and we release those feelings through a good cathartic cry, we feel better in the end.
So my dears, there you have it – cry those crocodile tears and move on! You’ll feel better once you do, and that’s a promise (science has my back)!
