New Research Debunks the Myth That Venting Your Anger Is Effective

Research indicates that rising physiological arousal intensifies feelings of anger.
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it’s not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.

Instead, techniques often used to address stress – deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, yoga or even counting to 10 – have been shown to be more effective at decreasing anger and aggression.