The psychologist told why crying once a week is good for health
'07.01.2020'
Source: Rambler
Many people make a lot of efforts in order to feel happy. Meanwhile, sometimes to achieve harmony you just need to cry. And it is advisable to do this once a week, writes Rambler.
Japanese scientists have come to the conclusion that tears sometimes have more beneficial effects on our mental health than laughter, daytime sleep and chamomile tea. But why is it so? Rambler tried to understand this issue.
"The teacher of tears" Hidefumi Yoshida, who regularly organizes seminars and lectures throughout Japan on the topic, is convinced that "the act of crying is more effective in reducing stress levels." According to the expert, sad movies, books and songs that make us cry have a very positive effect on our well-being.
Thanks to tears, the activity of the parasympathetic nerve is stimulated, which slows down the heart rhythm, which allows the body to relax.
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Yoshida notes that if a person cries at least once a week, he can forever forget what stress is. But is there scientific evidence for his words?
Yes, and there are a lot of such confirmations. So, a study by the University of Minnesota conducted in 1981 showed that crying often releases endorphins, which provoke an internal feeling of happiness and well-being.
Another study, which was already conducted in 2009, showed that thanks to tears, people are able to cope with difficult life situations more easily.
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