Science Daily – “Cry Me A River: The Psychology Of Crying”

ScienceDaily (Dec. 19, 2008) — We’ve all experienced a “good cry”—whether following a breakup or just after a really stressful day, shedding some tears can often make us feel better and help us put things in perspective. But why is crying beneficial? And is there such a thing as a “bad cry”?

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081217123831.htm