But seriously. Venting is a great way to let off that emotional steam, though you must be cautious with it. There are times when you can do it freely without hurting others. However, sometimes you must think about whether those emotions are worth releasing to the world.
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A little off the tracks, but I ended up writing a post capturing my melancholy last night. Initially, it was just what I intended it to be: a vent. But I went to bed feeling even worse than before. Mostly due to the fact that I posted it on a public chat thread, so clearly people are going to read it. Then worry incessantly about me. I guess I just don't like it when people make a fuss over me. It's much messier than maintaining an image of perfect, princess-like composure. Hmm, revealing yourself can be quite an embarrassing feat.
In case you're wondering what happened next, nothing did. It's not surprising. About 75% of my moods lead me into a wasteland of despair. Nothing beneficial comes from me wallowing in them for so long. ><
Ha, I don't know where I was going with this post. Oh yes, I remember. About the pros and cons of venting. Let's see. The point is, you can't avoid the art of venting. Many people will agree that it's better to let it all out instead of having it fester inside. Venting is catharsis. It proves beneficial not just for the body, but for the mind and soul.
However, everything has its downsides as well. The important thing to consider about venting isn't just the "ventor," but the ventee. Now, the ventee will try to listen with compassion and empathy. Yet, there's the "empathy" the ventee must look out for; they must be careful not to let the ventor's feelings affect them too much. The ventee should make sure that to be the lifeline, they must be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for it.
-Scarlett
