Lifestyle Desk: The exclusive right to cry is not only for sadness. Many people cry despite being overwhelmed with joy. It is normal for everyone to cry when they are sad or hurt. But children tend to cry more than adults. Similarly, women cry more than men. It is normal for everyone to cry at some point in life.

But did not know that there are some physical benefits of crying? Medicine expert Dr. Dwipen Chowdhury told about the benefits of crying. Let's find out-

Pain relief
Crying releases endorphins in the body, which also relieve some pain. Crying also activates your parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes relaxation, reduces stress or tension, and relieves pain.

By relieving stress,
crying releases stress-related chemicals like cortisol, which cleanses and detoxifies your body. As a result, mental anxiety is removed.

Brings restful sleep
Crying for a long time causes the release of various hormones in the body as well as a lot of energy loss. Sometimes there is water shortage. As a result of which you will feel a sense of calm with a cool head, it can give you a peaceful and undisturbed sleep. So you can cry a little in the middle before going to sleep!

Fights against bacteria

The aqueous humor contains an antimicrobial enzyme called lysozyme. Lysozyme protects your eyes from infection by destroying harmful bacteria.

Improves mood
Psychologists say, crying can improve your mood by suppressing emotions. By crying, you flush out the harmful hormones from your body and become refreshed.

When we cry, we breathe faster, which 'cools' the brain and increases its ability to take in oxygen.

Keeps eyes healthy, improves vision,
crying makes eyes naturally slippery, prevents dryness, keeps cornea moist and clear. As a result, the risk of infectious diseases is reduced. Tears help wash away dust and other irritants and reduce the risk of infection. Apart from this, crying refreshes the eye canals and relaxes the eyes.

Restoring emotional balance
Many times we cry when we lose a friend or break up. Crying helps to control such overwhelming feelings. Then tension and pressure work between people. They regulate crying and restore emotional balance.

Does anyone enjoy listening to a baby's cry as it helps them breathe and sleep ? But crying is good for babies too. It clears children's airways. Helps to take in more oxygen. It eases his suffering.

'Rhythmic' crying can also regulate the baby's breathing. Just like adults, babies feel less stressed and anxious after crying, resulting in a relaxed state. Sleep is better.

Soothes by
crying out or silently—no matter how you cry, you'll find your mind feels a little lighter. Because crying can calm you down. Crying activates our parasympathetic nervous system.

Which is involved with the release of various hormones responsible for nerve relaxation, digestion and recovery. Crying releases endorphins, or 'happy hormones', which create feelings of relaxation.

Social Bonds
We can express our support, sympathy, comfort to others through crying without saying it verbally. It strengthens social bonds.

However, if you cry often and it interferes with your daily life or causes anxiety, you may want to see a psychiatrist.