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the biology of tears

Started by auroraChloe, May 12, 2014, 07:59:18 PM

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auroraChloe

QuoteEmotional tears have protein-based hormones including the neurotransmitter leucine enkephalin, which is a natural painkiller that is released when we are stressed.

so when we need a 'good cry', it makes sense that we DO feel better after. 

more article here, with images
or the original project link.

"Tears of elation at a liminal moment"

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Thesunmaid

I will show this to my hubby...He worries about me sometimes because I do suffer from depression. But sometimes I will cry at a sad movie or sometimes just when I need to let emotions out and I usually feel better after. And its not always depression..sometimes I am angry or frustrated. Thanks for this :)
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auroraChloe

*nods*  you know, we also have something called the vagus nerve.  why we cry at movies (... or some touching commercials even.  ::) )

i heard about it first in therapy a long time ago, but again while watching the documentary I Am, which i highly recommend.  here is a link to more on the vagus nerve from The Greater Good Science Center.

*hugs*

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