‘I CRY AT EVERYTHING – IT FEELS GREAT’

Emma Brooks, 27, a PR manager from Leicester, believes in letting it all out

“I used to bottle up my emotions but when I struggled with my mental health at university I had some counselling. Ever since, I’ve worn my heart on my sleeve.

“My biggest recent trigger was driving lessons. I had such extreme anxiety that my instructor had ‘Emma tissues’ in her car ready for my tears. Amazingly, I passed first time.

“I feel great after a cry. My anxiety lowers and

I’m much calmer. In certain situations I try to hide my tears, such as frustration at work. I do think there’s still a taboo about crying in the workplace, so I’ve gone to the toilet for fear of appearing unprofessional.

“It’s so important to be able to communicate your feelings. If having a little cry clears your head and makes it easier to tackle a difficult situation, how could that ever be a bad thing?”