why do people cry when their happy?
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This is a rather interesting question!  I'm not entirely sure how to \nanswer it, mind you ;-)  Not being much of a sentimental person, I \nalso end up rather amused when I see my pals teary eyed at the end \nof a movie.\n\nThere are many possible explanations for the tear-jerker response, \neven at happy endings.  Usually, such movies have involved a story \nline with many twists and turns, and anxiety galore.  People get \ninvolved in the movie watching experience, and develop an intense \nliking for the protagonist.  With all this pent up anxiety, when the \ntension has been running strong for a good hour, hour and a half, the \nmovie reaches its climax, and the happy ending rolls around - the \nviewer may feel relieved, and with the tension disappearing, finally let \ngo of all the tension he or she may have been carrying.  Often, this is \nexpressed through crying in "relief."  Others may simply be touched \nby words being spoken, or images being shown - somewhere, it \nstirrs their sentimental souls to react in a way that makes them feel \nsomewhat blue.  They may relate to what is being said, and see a \nlink between that and their own experience - so the movie itself may \nbe stirring up unrelated personal emotions...\n\nOtherwise, your guess is as good as mine!\n\nMaybe it could be an interesting project for you to pursue - could you \nperhaps write a list of questions to ask movie-watchers about how \nthey feel at the end of a happy-ending-tear-jerker movie and find out \nwhat *they* think is making them cry?  \n\nTake good care, and good luck in your studies.
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It is good to cry.  You release natural endorphins that help dull emotional and physical pain.  \n\nBut that's not the whole reason it's good.  The reason it's good to cry is because it means that you are in touch with your emotions enough to know that you are sad and that you are allowing yourself the freedom to express your feelings.  There are a lot of people out there who CAN'T cry.  \n\nIt sounds like something hurt you very deeply and you just need some time to heal.  If the crying or need to cry lasts longer than 2 weeks, then maybe talk to someone about it - you might have depression.  (It's very common and there are a lot of ways to cope with it and treat it.)  Also, if the feelings turn into hopelessness and you start having thoughts of suicide, make sure you go to the emergency room right away.  \n\nI'm sorry that you're feeling badly, but I know that there's a light at the end of the tunnel - even if you have to dig yourself out a little.\nGood luck!
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its neurogical response to ur inner state of mind. when u are happy or sad the nerves get activated as a result of which ur tear glands activates and hence the tears.
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If they are doing it through arrogance its because they live in a world of superficial happiness. Feel sorry for them.\n\nIf its family or loved ones they may do it because they think you will be happy for them and vice versa, which is nice.
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People cry when they are depressed. The serotin level in the brain becomes low which causes depression. There are many medications which increase serotin level in the brain.\n\nA chemical in chocolate also stimulates serotin levels in the brain.
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Crying or weeping is increased production of tear due to strong emotional stress or pain. This practice is not restricted to negative emotions; many people have been known to cry when extremely happy. \n\nIn humans, emotional tears can be accompanied by reddening of the face and sobbing — cough-like, convulsive breathing, sometimes involving spasms of the whole upper body. Tears brought about by emotions have a different chemical make up than those for lubrication. As one of your other readers have pointed out crying releases a lot of stress and carries with it harmful chemicals away from your body.\n\nHave you not heard the phrase, "cry your heart out"... it makes good sense to cry out your feelings as it is bad to hold in emotions.... they say holding back really builds up toxins that can even lead to cancer.
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Tears can be an expression of Joy....One of lifes most wonderful joys is falling in love and having your love wanting to spend the rest of their life with you. P.S.- Women aren't the only ones who cry, I cried when she said yes.
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we actually cry as much at sad endings; as happy 1's------Its an overwhelming emotion-empathy--you cant help it--you feel like your the one in the situation.It overcomes your emotions and you let loose. Passes a hanky
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Crying opens their lungs so they can breathe.
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Well if your not happy your have choices to make sometimes peoples heart get hurt but you being happy is the most important thing in your life.
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Not ALL girls like to cry to get what we need you a s s hole!! Sure SOME girls do, but don't put that stereotype on all of us! Also, I've seen men cry when they are in "deep sorrow". I don't get why so many people view crying as a sign of weakness. It is an emotional outlet...which is required to have a healthy mind and body.
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You are mistaken when you say that no other living being does. What you are asking is 'why do humans laugh and cry in a human fashion?'\n\nIt is thought that these activities are rooted in primitive communication that is built into us. The 'purpose' of laubhing and crying (like blushing) is to communicate to others of our kind our emotional state. And it isn't a willed communication except by really good actors. It's sort of like sneezing. Sneezing makes a sound secondary to it's purpose, but the result can communicate our status to others. So, while laughing and crying are built into us, they may have no other purpose than the one they are left with (not like sneezing which clears the nose). It's thought that such instinctual forms of communication are more honest than verbal communication is and has come to be an expression of fittness to breed simply because, as a result of an emotional response that is of a higher complexity than, say blinking, it shows a well developed and functional genome to a potential mate. Consider how off-putting it would be to see an emotionally neutral person, or one who just laughs or cries at meaningless moments.\n\nThe other idea is that it binds us into a community. That we laugh and cry in teams and groups. That is helps us in the way that wolves howling together helps them cohere as a pack.\n\nThis idea says that birds sing, monkeys hoot and pigeons coo simply as a group identity thing.
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Because it is only an illusion.  What makes a person happy?\nhave a decent job, someone to love, and love you back that knows your not perfect but loves you anyway.\nKids born without defects and a world intact.
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Probably because something is bothering you.\n\nMaybe in your love life???\nThat was the problem for me.\n\nOr it could be you are depressed about something.\n\nHave you talked to your friends about this I mean maybe they have noticed changes in your life you haven't really noticed and maybe they can help yuo figure it out.\n\nI hope you don't have to cry anymore. it sucks to cry although it feels good to let all your upset and hurt feelings out.
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When people feel bad and down, they don't like perky people who are happy.  They want to be with someone else who is also in their downer mood.  Problem is most folks don't want to be in a downer mood, which is why the company doesn't reciprocate.
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people want to be grumpy for some reason\nit makes some people feel superior than others\nit also gives others the attention they really want.
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Hi,\n\nI don't think you can make someone happy if they just don't want to be happy, try to find out what the problem is and get that person help if need be! It could be a deeper problem then you think!