There were tears of happiness from winning the Gold Medal. Some people just need silver or copper to be happy enough to cry, because it could be a medal beyond expectations, or simply they could surpass themselves. On the other hand, there were also tears, but the state was frostblasting and resentment because they lost the match, because they thought they were being punished.
The same is tears, but the mood is different, the "feel" will be different, even the ingredients are not the same. From a scientific perspective, tears of sadness - literally negative emotional tears - often contain many hormones and substances related to stress. That is the way the body releases endogenous pressure. When a person experiences pain, disappointment or depression, the sympathetic nervous system is activated strongly, the body releases stressants and tears act as a secondary detoxification route, helping to reduce stress.
When happy, tears have another ingredient. They are more likely to contain oxytocin and endorphins. Oxytocin is a hormone that binds and strengthens trust and affection between people. Endorphin is a natural painkiller, also a "reward" from the body when you experience strong positive emotions.
Under the layer of emotions, the body operates like a laboratory, mixing different mixtures to help us rebalance. So, what is the message of tears? Cries are natural, valuable and do not necessarily represent weakness. negative or positive emotions can trigger action if metabolized properly. Cries for failure should be data to continue to correct and practice, while crying for victory should be the foundation for setting higher goals, not forgetting.
Then came the new day. Today's tears, whether sad or happy, can become fuel, motivation to continue. For tears of disappointment to turn into tears of happiness, it must be the result of practice, discipline, upgrading and determination. Let's hope that next time, the situation will fall into another state...
