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348. The science behind why a tactical cry is good for you (and crying to sad music too)
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For those of you who love to put on a sad movie or song, and crying it out, there is evidence out there that shows this is good for you. In today's episode, I talk about what happens when we cry (emotional) tears, what chemicals and hormones are released, why you shouldn't suppress your emotions and what emotional crying can do for your overall wellbeing.
Brain Fact : EMDR as a treatment for PTSD
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346 episodes
Manage episode 430016199 series 3505475
For those of you who love to put on a sad movie or song, and crying it out, there is evidence out there that shows this is good for you. In today's episode, I talk about what happens when we cry (emotional) tears, what chemicals and hormones are released, why you shouldn't suppress your emotions and what emotional crying can do for your overall wellbeing.
Brain Fact : EMDR as a treatment for PTSD
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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