AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -We tend to think of crying as cathartic… yet that crying in public is a sign of weakness. But researchers have found that both of these beliefs are false.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crying is a normal human response to a whole range of emotions that has a number of health and social benefits, including pain relief and self-soothing effects. However, if crying happens frequently, uncontrollably, or for no reason, it could be a sign of depression.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plus, crying releases stress-related hormones, since the act helps our bodies release emotional trauma, he says. “That could be calming, which in turn leads to a feeling of tiredness, ” he says.