Laughing with tears, crying in happiness

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The discussion revolves around the emotional phenomenon of crying during moments of joy, particularly in the context of receiving gold medals at the Olympics and personal experiences related to significant life events, such as weddings. Participants explore the reasons behind tears of joy and the complexities of emotional expression.

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  • Debate/contested
  • Personal experience

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that crying during moments of joy may stem from the culmination of effort and pain leading to a significant achievement.
  • Others argue that crying is not exclusively linked to sadness, but can also be a response to overwhelming emotions such as joy, euphoria, or victory.
  • A participant notes that the experience of crying can occur during significant transitions or poignant moments, where the boundaries between happiness and sadness may blur.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the nature of tears, proposing that they might represent a release of emotions when transitioning from sadness to happiness.
  • A personal account highlights the struggle of managing emotions during a wedding ceremony, with a request for suggestions on how to control crying in public settings.
  • Another participant proposes that engaging in physical activities might serve as a tension-release mechanism to help manage emotional responses.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of views on the nature of crying and its emotional implications, with no clear consensus reached on the underlying reasons or mechanisms involved. The discussion remains open-ended, with various interpretations and personal experiences shared.

Contextual Notes

Some participants acknowledge the societal perceptions of crying, particularly among men, which may influence their emotional expressions and experiences. The discussion includes personal anecdotes that highlight the complexity of managing emotions in significant life events.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring the emotional aspects of significant life events, those seeking to understand the complexities of emotional expression, and anyone interested in the interplay between joy and tears.

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Why do some people after receiving gold medals in Olympics Game cry in happiness and laugh with full of tears in their eyes ?
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Many thanks..:2you2:..:cool:
 
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Vance said:
Why do some people after receiving gold medals in Olympics Game cry in happiness and laugh with full of tears in their eyes ?
:-p

Many thanks..:2you2:..:cool:

Maybe they are crying because of all the effort and pain that went into bringing them such an honor? Like they can stop being tough and finally cry because they have achieved the pinnacle of their goal?
 
Umm...have you never heard the expression: "tears of joy?" I don't think that crying is a phenomenon rigidly tied to the emotional state of sadness. Any situation in which a person feels overwhelmed by an emotion, and must let it out in some way, be it despair, joy, euphoria, victory etc is fair game for crying, from what I've seen. It's especially true when the event marks a significant transition or when it is poignant enough that the line between happiness and sadness or suffering is kind of blurred, or just shifting, e.g. being reunited with loved ones, finding hope in the face of endless despair, achieving victory against all odds. I don't think things are so black and white.

What do you guys think?
 
cepheid said:
Umm...have you never heard the expression: "tears of joy?" I don't think that crying is a phenomenon rigidly tied to the emotional state of sadness. Any situation in which a person feels overwhelmed by an emotion, and must let it out in some way, be it despair, joy, euphoria, victory etc is fair game for crying, from what I've seen. It's especially true when the event marks a significant transition or when it is poignant enough that the line between happiness and sadness or suffering is kind of blurred, or just shifting, e.g. being reunited with loved ones, finding hope in the face of endless despair, achieving victory against all odds. I don't think things are so black and white.

What do you guys think?
Correct ! Correct !
I have no idea though...---sal---
 
cepheid said:
Umm...have you never heard the expression: "tears of joy?" I don't think that crying is a phenomenon rigidly tied to the emotional state of sadness. Any situation in which a person feels overwhelmed by an emotion, and must let it out in some way, be it despair, joy, euphoria, victory etc is fair game for crying, from what I've seen. It's especially true when the event marks a significant transition or when it is poignant enough that the line between happiness and sadness or suffering is kind of blurred, or just shifting, e.g. being reunited with loved ones, finding hope in the face of endless despair, achieving victory against all odds. I don't think things are so black and white.

What do you guys think?

I think it is the poignacy that causes it, "tears of joy" by releasing sadness when it is finally overcome. I don't think you have disproven my assertion. Maybe people are releasing happiness when they cry from sadness. Maybe tears are caused whenever a significant emotion is being switched for another.
 
mee said:
I don't think you have disproven my assertion. Maybe people are releasing happiness when they cry from sadness.

Oh...sorry. I wasn't trying to refute you. I was addressing my question to Vance. It's a neat topic he/she has brought up, and you had some interesting responses. I think we're sort of on the same "wavelength" here eh?
 
help with crying

Interesting subject!
I am a guy, and get married in 2 weeks, and am experiencing a disabling propensity for crying.
I have had to insist that the ceremony requires me to only say "I Do" as anything else will reduce me to a flood of uncontrollable tears.
Our wedding officer thought I was joking when I suggested this, but then I only had to begin to read the ceremony that was planned for me to be reduced to floods of tears, and a complete inability to speak! Only THEN was I believed!
In spite of society's vocalised acceptance of this behaviour it is STILL perceived to be a weakness in men.
here comes the crunch, i want to enjoy this event instead of dreading my behavioural collapse, and i need some suggestions as to how to control myself better.
I am happy to cry in private with my new bride and she has no problem with it, but the prospect of our video, and photos immortalising my embarrasment is a major issue.
please suggest whatever you think even MIGHT work, I am getting desperate now.
thanks everyone,
Bart
 
Perhaps this is a very dumb idea, baldbart:
I think that crying is a sort of tension-release mechanism in us.
Perhaps if you engage yourself in some sort of other tension-release mechanism, possibly your body won't feel the need of crying that much?

I am in particular thinking of playing tennis, or taking a jogging trip, or go for a brisk walk.
Something to take your mind off the upcoming celebration, and be relaxed when the great day arrives.
 
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