The Healing Power of Tears
Written by Ann Pietrangelo on July 26th, 2010 in Emotional Issues, Family, Linked Articles.
Oh, go ahead. Have a good cry. You’ll feel better.
It has been said that laughter is the best medicine, but crying can also be very cathartic.
Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, writes, “For over 20 years as physician, I’ve witnessed time and again the healing power of tears. Tears are your body’s release valve for stress, sadness, grief, anxiety and frustration.” In a Huffington Post article, Dr. Orloff says she actually encourages her patients to cry.
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