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Why venting your anger can make it worse

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Punching a pillow might feel fantastic in the moment, but it is psychological sabotage. Contrary to the pop-psychology myth of 'letting it out,' studies show that aggressively venting your anger acts as a rehearsal mechanism. Instead of releasing the emotion, you are essentially lifting weights for your rage circuits, training your brain to resort to hostility much faster the next time someone cuts you off in line.

Why venting your anger can make it worse
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