Psychologist Dr. Irina Krashkina warned that habitually suppressing tears can lead to an accumulation of stress and psychological strain, and increases the risk of emotional exhaustion.
She says: "The habit of suppressing tears can lead to an accumulation of internal tension, chronic stress, and emotional exhaustion."
According to her, repressed emotions don't disappear on their own; rather, they find an outlet for expression in the form of emotional outbursts, anxiety, or numbness. Scientific studies confirm that suppressing emotions can worsen one's psychological state, as the individual expends a significant amount of energy trying to conceal their feelings.
The expert refutes the common belief that crying rids the body of stress hormones, explaining that the feeling of relief is mainly due to venting emotions, noting that crying does not benefit everyone, and may increase the intensity of emotions in some people.
She points out that beliefs instilled in childhood, such as the phrase "boys don't cry," reinforce the idea in many that expressing emotions is shameful, but she emphasizes that these convictions do not permanently define a person's character.
She says: “To reconnect with feelings, a person should ask themselves: How am I feeling now? They should talk to those close to them, keep a journal, engage in creative and athletic activities, and consult a mental health professional if necessary. The key to mental health lies not in crying or refraining from crying, but in being able to recognize feelings, accept them, and find safe ways to express them.”
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