“When anger flares up, many of us turn to venting—whether it is ranting to a friend, punching a pillow, or even visiting a ‘rage room’ to smash objects. The idea is that expressing anger will help release it, much like letting steam escape from a pressure cooker. But according to new research, that metaphor is misleading.”
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Why venting makes anger worse – and what actually helps | The Optimist Daily
“When anger flares up, many of us turn to venting—whether it is ranting to a friend, punching a pillow, or even visiting a ‘rage room’ to smash objects. The idea is that expressing anger will help release it, much like letting steam escape from a pressure cooker. But according to new research, that metaphor is…
