You’re More Likely to Cry on a Plane, According to Science and Psychology Experts

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From cabin pressure to emotional stress, researchers explain why flights can trigger unexpected tears. In this video, we explore the reasons why you may get teary-eyed at 35,000 feet. From travel stress, dry cabin air, and the cabin pressure reducing the amount of oxygen in your blood, these factors may be making your brain more reactive than normal.

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00:00Do you cry in planes? If you do, you're not alone. At cruising altitude, cabin pressure reduces the

00:05amount of oxygen in your blood. Even a small drop can affect your mood and make you emotionally

00:09sensitive. The air inside the cabin is also extremely dry, which can lead to discomfort,

00:14fatigue, and dehydration, all factors that can lower emotional resilience. Add in travel stress,

00:19disrupted sleep, and being removed from your normal environment, and your brain becomes much

00:23more reactive than usual. So, if you tear up at 35,000 feet, it's not just you, it's science.

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