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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

Its terrible advice. Crying is good for you.

[–] taxiiiii 1 points 5 hours ago

It's terrible advice if you struggle with it.

I however cry quite easily. In hindsight all this "don't suppress your feelings" advice honestly always felt more directed at boys and men.

Learning to turn off and distract yourself from bad feelings is also a skill. I think quite a few people - especially women - struggle with that, me included.

[–] Donkter 23 points 1 day ago

Crying is good for you. Lighthearted encouragement and camaraderie is also good for you.

[–] Maggoty 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Eh, it depends on the situation. There is definitely a time and place for locking your emotions down. Most people will never need it though.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

Maybe for the sake of maintaining social status, sure, but that's a sacrifice. Its just straight up physically unhealthy to stifle crying however.

[–] Maggoty 2 points 12 hours ago

Oh no I mean like physical requirements. Like on the side of a mountain you're climbing.

[–] LaLuzDelSol 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Cry all day then for maximum health?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

Save your tears today

You might need them tomorrow

Mine ran out too soon

[–] EightLeggedFreak 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Entropywins 3 points 1 day ago