The phrase “a good cry” dates back to at least the mid-1800s while the phrase “cry it out” dates as far back as the mid-1600s. Both phrases suggest in our lay language that crying can relieve some ...

"Crying makes me feel amazing," says 29-year-old piano teacher Deanne Glenn. "After I cry, I feel calm and still, even if the problem I am facing is still there." Given crying is a natural human ...

Crying is a natural response to a wide variety of emotions, ranging from extreme sadness to extreme happiness. Since the ancient era, crying has been regarded as a natural phenomenon that helps ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

Potential causes of crying for no apparent reason include pregnancy, burnout, anxiety, and grief. Depending on the underlying cause, a person may experience other symptoms alongside sudden crying.

“How to Build a Life” is a column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Click here to listen to his podcast series on all things happiness, How to Build a Happy Life. A dear ...

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After months without continuous sleep, you’re starting to feel loopy. You’re wondering how much longer you can continue on like this and beginning to dread the sound of your baby crying out from their ...

Many women in the workplace go to great lengths to avoid crying in front of coworkers. From slinking off to the bathroom to internally telling themselves to “buck up,” there’s a sense that crying in a ...

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