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New York City’s Sob Parlour provides a paid place for people to cry in peace
You might have heard of rage rooms — places you can go to smash things to relieve some stress, but how about a place to go cry in peace and comfort?
That’s the concept behind Sob Parlour in New York City, an idea that came to founder Anthony Villiotti after a mini-breakdown of his own a few months ago. Locations pop up around New York City with the most recent advertised for the city’s financial district.
“You cry. You let it all out,” Villiotti told CBS News. “I found tremendous benefit in crying, and I wondered what if people did it as more of a practice versus a reaction.”
What does the Sob Parlour entail?
For thirty minutes at a time, clients can book a private room with music, written prompts and comfy furniture all meant to help bring on the waterworks. While pricing info isn’t listed on its website, an Instagram post from March lists a Sob Parlour session for $20.
In the city, where finding a moment alone can be tough, Charley Garber says it’s a tool that’s been healing him through a rough patch. “I don’t know if I would necessarily cry in public,” Garber, a client, said. Instead, he uses the time to clear his head — and his eyes — without onlookers.
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“(It) really allows you to, in private, dwell on thoughts and feelings that a workplace, a home, a spouse, kids may not afford all that much time to do in regular life,” Garber said.
Can sobbing help relieve stress?
Researchers have found that a good cry can actually produce chemicals that help make us feel better, taking our brains out of stressful “fight or flight” mode.
“Reducing heart rate, allowing someone to relax, to calm down — for some, crying can elicit that response and feel like a relief,” said Grace Tworek, clinical health psychologist with the Cleveland Clinic.
While crying can be a normal part of coping with challenges, mental health experts say people should consider professional help if their crying is impacting multiple areas of everyday life.
Tworek also cautions against only releasing negative emotions alone.
“I think the biggest thing is having a space to talk about the event, process what’s happening and perhaps gain some understanding,” she advised.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Fubo offers you an easy, user-friendly way to watch NFL games on CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network, plus NCAA football channels. The Pro tier includes 200+ channels and unlimited DVR, while the Elite with Sports Plus tier adds NFL RedZone and 4K resolution. New subscribers get a seven-day free trial and all plans allow streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.