In the moment
Let it out without explaining it
If you need to cry, cry, without following it with an apology
5 min
How to do it
If tears come, let them. Don't rush to say sorry or explain why, to yourself or anyone else. Let it run its course, then carry on with your day when it's done.
What the evidence says
Crying is understood in general research as a natural release with a real, if modest, mood benefit for many people, though the effect varies and isn't universal. Menopause raises how often mood spikes fast enough to catch you off guard, which is part of why treating a cry as normal, not a failure, matters more here.
