Crying from grief
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Crying from grief
Crying is a natural response to loss. When you are grieving, a sad movie, a simple greeting, or even a smile can cause you to cry.
As an expression of grief, crying serves many functions by:
- Helping to release emotions. Many people report that they feel better after crying. Some people say they need to cry to release their emotions, and doing so helps them handle the demands placed upon them.
- Helping you adapt to sad situations.
- Letting other people know that you feel pain and need comfort. Crying is a socially acceptable way to express anger, fear, or shame.
Credits
| Author | Jeannette Curtis |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry |
| Last Updated | November 12, 2007 |
| Last updated: | November 12, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jeannette Curtis |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC |
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