Crying is not a sign of weakness and it does not make you less of a man, in fact, it is very good for your health and well-being.
The benefits of crying are proof that this is not something that affects your masculinity, it is not a sign that you are weak and there is nothing wrong with it, and you should do it more often.
Crying is natural, it is a response of your body to stimuli such as pain, fear, strong emotions (such as sadness) and even fits of laughter (with a good comedy series), or when you had to cut the onion to roast beef, and believing that a whole genre shouldn't do it is very backward, harmful and very toxic, and perhaps we will never fully understand why it occurred to someone that this was a “women's thing”.
It is normal that you cry with happiness, that you do it because something hurts you, because your team lost the final or because your son said dad for the first time. Plus, studies have found that every time you do it, you get all kinds of benefits that are great for your body and mind.
Everything that your body does naturally is good for you or helps you in some way , so don't hold back, especially when it comes to showing emotion and shedding a few tears.
If you are one of those who still believe that men do not cry, then you should know that this response of the body, which is sometimes uncontrollable, can make a big difference in your life and well-being.
According to science, there are three types of, reflex, continuous and emotional. Healthline explains that reflex tears clean up debris that builds up in the eyes. Continuous tears lubricate and protect from infection , and emotional tears contain stress hormones and other toxins , which are flushed from your system as they come out.
Studies have found that crying activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which is what helps the body rest and digest, so they have a calming effect that can reduce stress and anxiety. Although they warn that it is not instantaneous, but it must take a few minutes for you to feel its effects.
Crying for slightly longer periods of time (no, you don't need to cry for hours) releases oxytocin and endorphins, which are chemicals that produce a feeling of well-being and happiness and reduce both physical and emotional pain. Oxytocin makes you feel calm and all the substances that are released lead to an anesthetized effect in terms of pain.
In addition to helping you calm down and feeling less pain , crying (especially when you lose control a little or do it more intensely) can improve your mood, this because, when you do, you breathe in more cold air, which helps regulate brain temperature, which is essential for you to feel better and less angry or bitter.
Crying has always been a sign that something is not right, so automatically it also leads other people to want to help and provide support, and that is also important so that you feel good and so that you can recover and leave. ahead.
And not only that, according to Yale University studies, crying also helps you regain emotional balance and overcome when you experience strong emotions, such as fear, suffering or anxiety.
[ Via GQ Mexico]