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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @TeaPositive @Ramman @Rana8 , @Determined @wermonastring @lil_green_clock @Junee @EJ , @ks @JR489 @HappyEmu @ForestBat @Farwaa123 @Cheekychick158 @Fullofhope79 , @Healandlove @Lucky11
how is your Friday going xx
In response to: Friday Coffee and Chat -- 5th December 2025
JynxModerator
Hi folks!
@Shaz51 @Messylife @TeaPositive @Ramman
@Messylife yes tears do help!! Tears of sadness have been found to reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) - source
So crying literally provides relief and helps return our bodies to homeostasis 😊
I'm sorry to hear things have been so hard. Hope you find a safe space/time to release some of the feelings 🤞💜
In response to: Friday Coffee and Chat -- 5th December 2025
AuntGlowModerator
@Shaz51 wrote:
hello @Messylife , sending you lots of tender hugs my friend and sitting with you
I will have another coffee with you
Question for all...do you find tears actually help? At what point are they supposed to stop? -- these are very good questions
@TeaPositive , @Ru-bee , @AuntGlow , @rav3n , @Jynx , @tyme
Hi @Shaz51,
Such a good question - tears really allow me to regulate and come back to a state of balance. They very much act as a tension/emotional release. What about you? 🫶
In response to: Friday Coffee and Chat -- 5th December 2025
Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @TeaPositive @Ramman @Rana8 , @Determined @wermonastring @lil_green_clock @Junee @EJ , @ks @JR489 @HappyEmu @ForestBat @Farwaa123 @Cheekychick158 @Fullofhope79 , @Healandlove @Lucky11 @Messylife
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