Why does one's chest hurt when you cry?

Question

Why does one's chest hurt when you cry?

Answer 1

Because our solar plexus (Centered just under our rib cage) is the seat of our emotions, and when it expands, and throbs, it creates a pressure in the surrounding areas, which we're not familiar with...So, it feels unpleasant!

Answer 2

wel cuz it indirectly affect the lung function by depressing its response to air exhalation n inhalation as well which leads to a slight painy feeling when u cry

Answer 3

I think that your emotions are useful to you in that when you are sad you are sad for a reason.  The pain is probably there to try to make what made you sad something that you will try to avoid in the future.   Unfortunately pain is something that is unpleasant but it serves a purpose.

Answer 4

I didn't know that could happen. I've heard of bad migraines from crying.

Answer 5

Mine doesnt, HA!

Answer 6

because it is human nature...

and because if your chest wont hurt then probably your not crying honestly....cause if im not...... people would think im weird....