Today I Found Out

What Causes the Lump in the Back of the Throat When We Cry (And Why Do We Cry) (2018x224)

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In this video: If, like me, you’ve been subjected to watching The Notebook with your spouse, you might have experienced an uncomfortable lump in your throat. As you attempt to breath heavy and avoid crying like a little kid who has just skinned her knee, you might wonder, what causes the feeling of a lump in your throat? For that matter, why do we cry when we’re sad?