12-23-2017, 01:54 AM
http://www.medicaldaily.com/cry-it-out-6-surprising-health-benefits-shedding-few-tears-333952
Hey all,
Crying is actually beyond therapeutic for me. It's cathartic. It wasn't always like that, though. I can remember many decades ago the American Psychiatric Association finally confirming the healing powers of a good cry, and me thinking that their comments may be psychobabble at the time. But I have come to realize that they were indisputably correct. Not only is there a sound physiological basis for why crying might help, as outlined at the above link, but a sound psychological basis, as well. I have come to use crying as a tool in my arsenal against my own depression. I put time aside for it and purposely induce it, when necessary. I sometimes use music to help me get underway. "Tear's in Heaven" by Clapton, "My Immortal" by Evanescence. "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum, and "I Don't Love You Anymore", by My Chemical Romance" are a few that I routinely use. Of course, many times I don't need to use anything but reflection on a sad memory or thoughts of human or (particularly) animal suffering and I am off and running. I know that it all sounds quite morbid, but I believe that it's fine to employ these dark thoughts as a means to an end. Using them constructively is different than just wallowing in them. Would anyone like to say if they use crying as a form of therapy and how they help themselves get underway? A favorite sad song? Would love to hear whatever you care to share.
Hey all,
Crying is actually beyond therapeutic for me. It's cathartic. It wasn't always like that, though. I can remember many decades ago the American Psychiatric Association finally confirming the healing powers of a good cry, and me thinking that their comments may be psychobabble at the time. But I have come to realize that they were indisputably correct. Not only is there a sound physiological basis for why crying might help, as outlined at the above link, but a sound psychological basis, as well. I have come to use crying as a tool in my arsenal against my own depression. I put time aside for it and purposely induce it, when necessary. I sometimes use music to help me get underway. "Tear's in Heaven" by Clapton, "My Immortal" by Evanescence. "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum, and "I Don't Love You Anymore", by My Chemical Romance" are a few that I routinely use. Of course, many times I don't need to use anything but reflection on a sad memory or thoughts of human or (particularly) animal suffering and I am off and running. I know that it all sounds quite morbid, but I believe that it's fine to employ these dark thoughts as a means to an end. Using them constructively is different than just wallowing in them. Would anyone like to say if they use crying as a form of therapy and how they help themselves get underway? A favorite sad song? Would love to hear whatever you care to share.