Why Do We Cry Happy Tears? The Science Behind This Emotional Paradox

Why Do We Cry Happy Tears? The Science Behind This Emotional Paradox

Tears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments The post Why Do We Cry Happy Tears? The Science Behind This Emotional Paradox appeared first on Study Finds.

Why do we cry happy tears? The science behind this emotional paradox

maxbelchenko/Shutterstock.comTears are usually seen as a sign of sadness or pain, but it’s not uncommon for people to cry during life’s most joyful moments: weddings, births, reunions, sporting triumphs, or even just an unexpected act of kindness. These “happy tears” seem contradictory, but they offer a fascinating window into how the human brain handles intense emotion. Crying is a complex biological response to emotional overload – and it does…