"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 ...

You don't want to cry, but you feel the tears coming. They are right behind your eyelids, and in a couple of blinks, you know they will be all over your face—as will your "Yes, I'm a crier" ...

The limbic system, responsible for regulating emotions, plays a crucial role in determining how strongly a person reacts to emotional stimuli. Some individuals have a more active limbic system, ...

We tend to think of crying as cathartic… yet that crying in public is a sign of weakness. But researchers have found that both of these beliefs are false. When Theresa May announced in Downing Street ...

Allie Volpe is a correspondent at Vox covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work through the lens of meaningful self-improvement. Here is a non-exhaustive list of ...

Emotional tears aren't just for sadness; they're a natural stress reliever. Crying releases cortisol, boosts mood with oxytocin and endorphins, and eases both emotional and physical pain. It signals a ...

Newborn crying can be overwhelming, but understanding their communication and using soothing techniques can help. Checking ...

Midway through a difficult discussion in her performance review, an employee named Jane finally cracks, and the tears start. Her boss doesn’t know what to do and handles the situation awkwardly. Ask ...