Authored by: OCC LASIK
Humans cry for many different reasons. Either we’re sad, happy or maybe a little mad. Regardless of our particular emotion, crying is a common response. How much do you know about tears?
Types of Tears
1. Basal Tears – These are always present in our eyes and they are what keep them from drying out.
2. Reflex Tears – Ever wonder why we cry when cutting onions? This happens because your eyes want to protect itself from irritants, such as onions, smoke or a strong wind.
3. Emotional Tears – We’ve all experienced them whether it was due to happiness or grief
Ever heard the saying “having a good cry”? Well, this is because researchers have found that crying can actually make you feel physically and emotionally better. When we’re stressed out, it tends to build up inside of us, but after a “good cry”, our body rids itself of the toxins, which makes us feel better. Who knew there was so much to know about tears?!
Eager to learn more? Check out this TEDEd talk by Alex Gendler: