Perks of being a cry-baby: activates parasympathetic nervous system (chilling us out), releases stress hormones, releases pain duller hormones, helps identify our values, helps us process experiences, restores our emotional equilibrium, can encourage connection.

RESOURCES:https://steptohealth.com/reasons-why-its-good-to-cry/

https://www.clevelandeyeclinic.com/2022/10/05/three-types-of-tears/

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/is-crying-good-for-you-2021030122020

https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-crying#selfsoothing

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