A few days ago the Colombian singer Shakira released a rather controversial song (as a result of her breakup with soccer player Gerard Piqué), whose lyrics have generated much controversy. “Women no longer cry, women invoice”, It is part of the lyrics and perhaps the phrase that has hit the public the most. So, is it wrong to cry over something that really hurts you? Is it better to keep quiet and not express what you feel? Why do people still believe that crying is a sign of weakness?
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“All emotions must be expressed and released because if they are repressed they leave the body as diseases (migraines, gastritis, muscle pain, spots, depression, among others). The important thing is to choose the support network that you are going to count on”, says psychologist Yenny Flores.
The specialist emphasizes that, contrary to what is usually believed, crying is a form of emotional release. “We must not associate the empowerment of women with not crying or expressing what you feel.”
Over the years we have built (erroneously) the idea that strong or brave people do not cry. Which is completely far from reality. Everyone goes through their worst moments as best they can.
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The mental health expert clarifies that nowadays there is a lot of intolerance to pain because we associate it with fragility. In addition, he adds that people are afraid of not living up to what society expects of them, so they do not express what they really feel.
DATITO
After a breakup or separation, there is a time of six to twelve months that is known as the mourning stage. After that period, the wounds should heal little by little. If that doesn’t happen and the pain intensifies, you better consider going to therapy. Remember that mental health specialists are here to help you.
You can find the psychologist Yenny Flores on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok as: @psicologa.yennyflores
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