We know that crying is a stress reducer, lowering blood
pressure and pulse rate immediately following therapy sessions were patients cried.
And removing toxins like the stress hormone cortisol and
reducing manganese a mineral that affects mood, and when elevated is associated
with anxiety and aggression. We also know that the breathing changes after
crying often slowing down. As a body language expert, I appreciate the crying
signals your body to perhaps acknowledge hidden emotions and show them to you
and others, and once communicated the emotion can pass. Crying also can signal
others that the crier is in distress and needs comforting and assistance. I
love how we say, “What you need is a good cry.” Acknowledging that crying helps
release tension and let feelings out so we can process them and move on.
Patti Wood, MA - The Body Language Expert. Nonverbal Communication Expert and Body Language Expert for Face to Face and Virtual Interactions. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com.
