Reflex tears are designed to protect your eyes. You shed tears to remove debris that could irritate or damage your eyes.
Keeps Bad Stuff Out
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When stressed, you may want to shed some—do so. Older research shows that crying reduces stress and makes you feel good.
It literally relieves stress.
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Dry eye occurs when your body doesn't produce enough or the right tears. Your body can prevent dry eye by producing basal tears.
It prevents dry eyes
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Remember how crying makes you feel better? A reason exists.Crying is an expression of intense emotion, and sometimes expressing it rather than stuffing it helps.
It Improves Mood
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Reflex tears help here. “Reflex tears flush out irritants naturally. Tears wash out dust and allergens from your eyes.
Cleans gross stuff
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Emotional crying calms intense emotions and prevents mental health issues. You can do it alone, so self-five.
It's Cathartic
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Most of the time, crying with someone will bring you closer together. They understand how sad you are and do what they can to help you feel better. Now you're connected.
Brings People Closer
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Hormones like oxytocin and endogenous opioids are naturally made to ease pain, and crying can make them come out. That's also why you might feel dull after a big cry.
It Dulls Pain
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It's normal to cry when you're sad, and it can help.It's normal to cry when you're sad, and going through it helps you understand it better.