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Here’s how to air it out with vent writing, a journaling method with major mental health perks.
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Did it feel… kind of amazing?
If so, then congrats!
Youve engaged in a form of journaling called vent writing.
licensed marriage and family therapist and certified anger management facilitator
And according to therapists, it can be really good for your mental healthandinterpersonal relationships.
(Yes, really.)
Its all about airing your grievances, no holds barred.
I dont have to censor myself.
It can be very unhealthy if were just constantly looking at the brighter side, says Aramyan.
I think both can be true: We can validate our emotionsandsee the positive side.
I can feel really upset, but I can also know that tomorrow will be a better day.
Anger itself isnt bad.
Its a healthy emotion.
licensed marriage and family therapist and certified anger management facilitator
But its how we express it thats most important.
Journaling has so much power in giving clarity, says Aramyan.
When you dont express your feelings, they come out in other ways, she says.
I dont have to censor myself.
I dont have to edit down my thoughts to make them comfortable for someone else.
Ready to try your hand at vent writing?
Ahead are five tips to get you started.
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Weve broken up guided writing prompts with darkly funny quotes with space to doodle, says Erin.
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This isnt the time to mince your words or stifle your stream of thought.
Lean into your feelings and allow yourself to write without abandon.
Erin adds that writing without inhibition also provides a certain sense of relief that self censorship simply cannot.
Thats how I felt when I would write about what was bothering me, says Erin.
Did your roommate forget to put their wet clothes into the dryer?
Did you hit every red light on your commute to work this morning?
Was your kid being annoying AF today?
What did your writing reveal about the situation?
What factors led to this negative emotion?
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