Crying and the brain

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Wanted to post this article on crying and the brain. ... "Technically speaking, tears, laughter, tantrums, and trembling aren’t emotions: they’re outward signs of abrupt shifts in neurophysiology. ... that tears are triggered by the change from sympathetic to parasympathetic functioning. "http://www.alternet.org/health/155447/Why_We_Cry%3A_The_Fascinating_Psychology_of_Emotional_Release/?page=1BestHenrik

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Interesting topic. I've been dealing with the desire to burst into tears at the slightest emotional stimulation, even in situations with little positive or negative content. I have recently gotten off my anti-depressant so that may be a big part of it. But wanting to break down crying all the time is really tiring. And it's not even over real things happening with my family or friends, it's TV shows and books or idle comments of people.A very strange and disturbing new symptom....Bruce Hmmm, that was interesting, thanks Henrik. I wonder how incidents of crying within moments of waking pan out with the nervous system. Perhaps from rest, to rush. I'm sure theres lots more going on as well. Just for interest sake, I stumbled across this fella named Dr. Austin (a neuroscientist) who wrote a book called, "Zen and the Brain". He did a lecture on the book for GoogleTech Talks. I found this one pretty interesting too. He talks about meditation, attention and self.

To: "ACT_for_the_Public " <ACT_for_the_Public > Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 4:48 PM Subject: Crying and the brain Wanted to post this article on crying and the brain. ... "Technically speaking, tears, laughter, tantrums, and trembling aren’t emotions: they’re outward signs of abrupt shifts in neurophysiology. ... that tears are triggered by the change from sympathetic to parasympathetic functioning. "http://www.alternet.org/health/155447/Why_We_Cry%3A_The_Fascinating_Psychology_of_Emotional_Release/?page=1BestHenrik

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I can understand that these symtoms must be disturbing, for sure. They do seem logical, though... As your body is perhaps adjusting to not having the anti-depressants.

Perhaps you need to focus on patience at this time. Not easy.

Take care,

Henrik

Interesting topic. I've been dealing with the desire to burst into tears at the slightest emotional stimulation, even in situations with little positive or negative content. I have recently gotten off my anti-depressant so that may be a big part of it. But wanting to break down crying all the time is really tiring. And it's not even over real things happening with my family or friends, it's TV shows and books or idle comments of people.

A very strange and disturbing new symptom....

Bruce

Hmmm, that was interesting, thanks Henrik.

I wonder how incidents of crying within moments of waking pan out with the nervous system. Perhaps from rest, to rush. I'm sure theres lots more going on as well.

Just for interest sake, I stumbled across this fella named Dr. Austin (a neuroscientist) who wrote a book called, "Zen and the Brain". He did a lecture on the book for GoogleTech Talks. I found this one pretty interesting too. He talks about meditation, attention and self.

Enjoy,

To: "ACT_for_the_Public " <ACT_for_the_Public > Sent: Saturday, 26 May 2012 4:48 PMSubject: Crying and the brain

Wanted to post this article on crying and the brain. ... "Technically speaking, tears, laughter, tantrums, and trembling aren’t emotions: they’re outward signs of abrupt shifts in neurophysiology. ... that tears are triggered by the change from sympathetic to parasympathetic functioning. "

http://www.alternet.org/health/155447/Why_We_Cry%3A_The_Fascinating_Psychology_of_Emotional_Release/?page=1

Best

Henrik