It’s an interesting solution for getting emotionally back to normal. I like that it actually can help from snapping at somebody when emotions are overwhelming.
As for me personally, I find these bible verses very comforting. I like to pretend being a baby in God’s strong and caring arms in those moments of cry.

Matthew 11:28-30 New International Version (NIV)

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”