Sometimes you have to give in to that lump in your throat or quiver in your lip and let the tears cascade down your face. It might be embarrassing or even inappropriate, but the relief will make up for it. There is obviously a reason behind you soaking a tissue or a handy shoulder, so just let it happen. It can be very freeing to just cry. It will be the start of you feeling a little better about whatever is making you cry in the first place. Honestly.

And if a loved one or friend is there to share the emotion or just help soak up your tear-drops then all the better. If you're as lucky as us, you'll get a cup of tea and a biscuit too. There, that's better isn't it? Isn't that feeling you get when you can breathe through your nose again and your face is less swollen wonderful? We think so. So maybe next time you're telling yourself not to cry, don't listen.