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Just wondering; can crying help relieve anxiety?
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Anxiety: Crying can help vent out feelings and make you feel a bit better but clinical anxiety needs to be treated.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Yes, and sometimes: Yes and it s the best way to relieve stress.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Sometimes: Crying can be an emotional release, and thus provides some relief. Many people do cry when anxious. It also depends on what you're crying about, though.
Answered 9/26/2013
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