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originally posted by: Shadow Herder
There are threads and stories about how mood can affect water crystals tears seem to follow this phenomena.
Different types of tears have distinct molecules. Emotional tears have protein-based hormones including the neurotransmitter leucine enkephalin, which is a natural painkiller that is released when we are stressed. Plus, the tears seen under the microscope are crystallized salt and can lead to different shapes and forms.