You may be thinking, "But I only feel worse when I cry!" Both researchers and most people have different opinions and experiences regarding whether crying makes things feel better or worse. One explanation for this is that there are different types of crying:

Sadness/grief crying – The crying is associated with a sense of loss. It can be the loss of a person, an animal, a relationship, a hope, an idea, or anything else. This type of crying often feels meaningful, follows a sort of wave-like pattern where it becomes stronger and eventually subsides. You usually experience relief afterwards.
HHelpless/hopeless crying – This type of crying can feel more like despair or emptiness, and maybe it feels like it has no end? Here, you might need to focus on solutions and what you can do to move forward, rather than lingering in the hopeless crying.
Stress crying – Many people get tears in their eyes when they're stressed; it's simply a physiological expression of activation and stress in the body. This type of crying is an expression that you're overwhelmed and need a break, some calm, support, or help with the problem that's causing you stress.
Anger crying – Some people start crying when they're actually angry or frustrated. It can be annoying or embarrassing because you often want to appear clear or powerful, but your body does something completely different. In such cases, what you need is to try to convey what the anger is trying to say—most often, it's about the need to set boundaries or assert your opinion or needs.
Moral/empathetic crying – You know that feeling when you watch a video of someone doing something brave and kind, or when a father gives a touching speech to his son and you feel the tears welling up? Researchers call this moral tears, and it's something we develop as adults. This type of crying is an expression that our values are touched and rewards good deeds.

Is it healthy to cry?