Despite what seems to make sense the common idea of “venting” to reduce and relieve anger does not actually work well, and deescalating, soothing, and calming activities are far more effective:

https://www.sciencealert.com/venting-doesnt-reduce-anger-but-something-else-does-study-discovers

https://news.osu.edu/breathe-dont-vent-turning-down-the-heat-is-key-to-managing-anger

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