I won’t attempt to speak for others, but will tell you why I cry myself to sleep. And why I do so as often as I can.
I am a big fan of crying in general. It’s healing, it’s healthy, it’s a great release and relief. I always feel better after crying. Crying myself to sleep takes all of this to a whole new level At night, in bed, I am unwinding from the day, relaxing. I am vulnerable, real, and often emotional. I start thinking about my day, about college stress, about loved ones who have passed, or any number of other things and the tears just start flowing. This is my favorite time and place to cry, at night in my bed. I always know the morning after crying myself to sleep the night before, that I will wake up feeling better. More refreshed, de-stressed, ready for whatever the day may throw at me. I also always know I will have to throw my pillow in the dryer.
So the short answer, I cry myself to sleep as often as I can because I like it, because it always makes me feel better, and because I can.
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