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Loren Booda
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Why are tears associated with sadness?
Why are tears associated with sadness?
Loren Booda said:0,^,0
Why are tears associated with sadness?
The belief that crying has positive effects is of ancient origin;. More than two thousand years ago, Aristotle theorized that crying at a drama "cleanses the mind" of suppressed emotions by a process called catharsis: the reduction of distress by releasing the emotions. Many people attend movies and plays that they know beforehand are, shall we say, "elicitors of psychogenic lacrimation," or tearjerkers. Such people may cry freely in movies and may delight in the experience.
We make three kinds of tears: Basal tears for simple eyeball lubrication, reflex tears to wash away irritants (onion fumes, debris specks, or hits to the eye), and emotional tears. Weeping tears contain various hormones that the other tears don't and 20 to 25 percent more protein. We don't know why emotional tears differ but it's interesting that they do. These tears may wash the body clean of wastes.
Monique said:Strange you can't cry on demand. Strange that you can cry out of happiness..
Crying is a natural response to strong emotions, including sadness. Tears are produced by the lacrimal glands located above our eyes. When we experience intense emotions, stress hormones are released and sent to the brain, which then signals the lacrimal glands to produce tears.
Tears serve as a physiological and emotional release for the body. When we cry, our body releases stress hormones and other toxins, which can help us feel better and more relaxed. Additionally, tears can also serve as a non-verbal way of communicating our emotions to others.
No, tears can be associated with a variety of emotions including happiness, frustration, and even physical pain. The type of tears produced can also vary, with emotional tears containing more stress hormones and toxins compared to reflex tears which help to lubricate and protect the eyes.
Each individual has a unique emotional threshold and sensitivity. Some people may have a lower threshold, making them more prone to crying in response to various emotions. Additionally, societal and cultural norms may also play a role in how comfortable someone is with expressing their emotions through tears.
Yes, crying can have a cathartic effect and help us process and release intense emotions. It can also stimulate the production of endorphins, which are hormones that help us feel happier and more relaxed. However, excessive crying can also be a sign of underlying mental health issues and should not be used as the sole coping mechanism for managing emotions.