Friday, July 12th 2024, 12:06 pm
In New York City, where finding a moment alone can be tough, Charley Garber has discovered a new place to clear his head and his eyes in private.
It's called 'Sob Parlour'.
The idea came pouring out of Anthony Villiotti a few months ago, after a mini-breakdown of his own.
"I found tremendous benefit in crying and I wondered what if people did it as more of a practice versus a reaction," said Villiotti, founder of Sob Parlour.
For thirty minutes at a time, sobbers sit with music, written prompts, and comfy furniture.
All meant to help bring on the waterworks.
Researchers have found that a good cry can actually produce chemicals to make us feel better.
Taking our brains out of stressful "Fight or flight" mode.
Grace Tworek, a clinical health psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic cautions against only releasing negative emotions alone.
"I think the biggest thing is having a space to talk about the event. Process what's happening. And perhaps gain some understanding," Tworek said.
Sob Parlour's founder says he'd like to see crying rooms like these in high-stress environments across the country.
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