Crying as Catharsis

[Shree]

People often apologize for crying, yet it’s one of the body’s natural releases. Do you think crying helps emotional cleansing, or do you try to hold it in?

 

[Nomad]

I was brought up in a culture where it was preached crying was a sign of weakness and men don't cry. I am condition on this belief so I do not cry in public, I don't even bring tears in my eyes. However, sometimes when I am in a lot of pain, especially mental pain, I do cry in private and I feel very lighthearted after crying. I truly believe crying is catharsis.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

I used to swallow my tears like they were poison. I thought crying meant I lost control. Then one night it hit me hard, and I couldn’t stop. I cried till my chest hurt. But after that, I slept for the first time in days. Sometimes crying isn't a weakness, it’s the body saying, “enough is enough”.

 

[Hazel]

I think crying helps both emotionally and physically. It releases built-up stress, clarifies emotions, and can provide a sense of relief. While society sometimes stigmatizes tears, allowing yourself to cry is a healthy way to process feelings rather than bottling them up.

 

[Brem]

It definitely feels good to just let those emotions out. I think it can be cathartic to cry, especially when things are bottled up for long. I have cried my fair share in my life and as much as I hate to do it, it does feel good to get those feelings out.

 

[Deep]

I believe crying helps with emotional cleansing. It releases built-up tension and pain, allowing clarity afterward. I don’t try to hold it in—sometimes tears say what words can’t express.