It almost feels like a good stretch. And it immediately makes you feel better. Happens once every time after a lot of crying.
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The sharp double inhale you experience after crying is a reflex called a sob. It’s your body’s way of catching its breath and restoring oxygen after a period of intense emotion. When you cry, your breathing becomes shallow and irregular. The sob helps you take in a quick burst of air to replenish your lungs and bring your breathing back to normal.
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