Crying is very unlikely to dehydrate you, unless you haven't been drinking enough fluid.
What are the side effects of crying too much?
When crying hard enough, many people will experience: a runny nose. bloodshot eyes.
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Sinus headaches
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Sinus headaches
- postnasal drip.
- stuffy nose.
- tenderness around the nose, jaw, forehead, and cheeks.
- sore throat.
- cough.
- discharge from the nose.
Should you hydrate after crying?
Our bodies require water to keep us going and to help us stay hydrated. Our eyes aren't much different from the rest of our bodies; they too, need water to stay hydrated. When we cry we are really helping to re-hydrate our eyes which can help increase our ability to focus our eyes and improve our overall vision.