why do we cry through sadness?

Question

I understand the need for tears for pysical reasons eg protecting eye, clearing debris etc.

But crying is a physical reaction to an emotion and i dont understand the reason

i want scientific reasons

Answer 1

I'll be checking back hoping someone give an answer. This is a great question.

Maybe it is just a reaction to pain- any sort of pain - most physical pain makes your eyes water to some degree- also babies cry if they are in pain or discomfort

Maybe the body cant distinguish between emotional/mental pain and physical pain and creates a similar response?

Just some ideas.

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Answer 2

I've read that crying is stimulated in stressful situations in order to remove excess hormones that have been produced by your brain signalling your endocrine system - see for example this link:

Answer 3

ahahah! me too, properly I dont actually cry yet I tear a splash, for the period of a few television exhibits like One Tree Hill or gray's Anatomy. i presumed i became unique :) I blame it on the melodramatic music they placed on for the period of emotional moments, won't have the ability to help it!

Answer 4

Gods thing. He made us express our feelings
idk any other reson but tears do mean it.

Answer 5

Its one of our emotions to physical reactions. in ourselves.

Answer 6

to get all our emotions out

how much do you feel better after a good cry!!

Answer 7

mbe it's to show other people that we're sad? xx

Answer 8

that is a very good question. i have no idea why we do that

Answer 9

Its just the way God made us