Do You Cry Watching Sad Movies and TV Shows?

From My Reading on Tyler.com This Week: 

Psychologist reveals why crying at movies might actually mean something more. Don't feel bad about blubbering at the screen by 

Britt Jones

Crying while watching movies is considered a sign of emotional strength rather than weakness. As per psychiatrist, when you cry during a movie, it indicates that your attention is deeply engaged and the storyline has successfully elicited strong emotions. Yeah, that makes absolute sense.

If you find yourself getting weepy at movies, you might have a quality that surprises you.

According to psychologists, crying while you’re watching something means a great deal and it shows what type of person you are.

There are so many films that have made me cry, it’s genuinely embarrassing to think about, but if you ever watch Vikings and see a man named Athelstan… just turn it off and don’t look back.

The same can be said for any Grey's Anatomy character ever created.

Crying happens to the best of us and when we watch a touching moment, something that is shocking or makes us feel like an injustice occurred, it’s only right that a tear or two falls down.

These tearjerking movies and shows are designed to catch you in your feels.

Neuroscientist Paul Zak - who has studied the effects of heart-wrenching stories - told The Conversation, you might be crying because of the release of oxytocin.

Oxytocin is released during childbirth and breast feeding, which help to stimulate the milk ducts to produce milk and to help contractions too.

It’s also the hormone that’s released during intimate or sexual touches, such as hugging or kissing, and even stroking your animal or having a good time with friends. Oxytocin is also released during massage, 

Neuroscientist Robert Froemke told the publication that oxytocin amplifies what we’re experiencing in the moment.

So, if you’re getting choked up by the greatest love story in front of you, it might just be that your hormones are making you feel it deeper.

Psychologist Daniel Goleman also shared that empathy is one fifth of characteristics which are key in emotional intelligence.

You might not know this, but studies back up the reason why emotional intelligence (EQ) is uber sought after in leadership roles as people with high emotional intelligence tend to be able to communicate well, perform active listening, take and give feedback well among other things.

So, crying could indicate that you’re empathetic, and your emotional intelligence is high.

So, if you feel like a tear is about to drop when you’re watching an emotional film, just let it happen.  Feel free and do not be ashamed of your reaction! 

Question: Do empaths cry during movies?

Yes, a person who cries while watching TV can still lack empathy in real life. Emotional responses to fictional scenarios, like crying during a sad movie or TV show, are not necessarily indicative of a person's capacity for empathy in real-life situations.

Here's a list of the top-ten tearjerker movies.  

1. The Impossible. 20121h 54mPG-13. 7.5 (253K) Rate. ... 
2. Finding Neverland. 20041h 46mPG. ... 
3. Schindler's List. 19933h 15mR. ... 
4. Million Dollar Baby. 20042h 12mPG-13. ... 
5. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. 20081h 34mPG-13. ... 
6. The Color Purple. 19852h 34mPG-13. ... 
7. Brokeback Mountain. 20052h 14mR. ... 
8. Forrest Gump. 19942h 22mPG-13.

For Details read:  

https://www.imdb.com/list/ls003577423/

Here are a few TV Shows That Are So Heartbreaking, Depressing, And Just Plain Sad, It's Hard To Watch Them Again

• First, Parenthood. NBC. ... 
• Maid. Netflix. ... 
• When They See Us. Netflix. ... 
• BoJack Horseman. Netflix. ... 
• This Is Us. NBC. ... 
• Six Feet Under. HBO. ... 
• Grey's Anatomy. ABC. ... 
• The Handmaid's Tale. Hulu.
• Lastly, my photo of the Day!
  
  Is the Dragon Crying or Laughing? The dragon is a symbol of wealth and good luck. Give this exquisite dragon to your loved one and wish her/him all the best in 2025.