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Is it OK to rant?

Blowing off steam online may feel cathartic for the author in the short term. However, experts say ranting can produce long-term health consequences for both the ranter and the reader. Ranting can be good for our health when we’re talking to a friend in person or on the phone.

Is it normal to rant?

It’s healthy to vent, and it’s good to go on a rant once in awhile. It shows that you’re human, passionate and thoughtful. Just do it with care and with your own safety in mind.

Is there a website where I can rant?

And now there’s a new way to do it online at blahtherapy.com. BLAH Therapy’s premise is simple — it’s a chat website designed to let you twist that proverbial soda bottle lid anonymously and seek a release of pent-up steam. Once you arrive at the site, you’re prompted to play the role of either “Venter” or “Listener”.

Is it wrong to vent?

Still, all in all, Kross says venting is a good thing, helping us cope. If we can get past the letting off steam part, we can feel better in the long run and keep our relationships strong, too. “Venting serves some function,” he says. “It has benefits for the self in terms of satisfying our social and emotional needs.

How do you handle rants?

Whether you prefer to deflect problems or confront them head on, you can handle this situation with relative ease and tact.

1. Stay Occupied. The ranter’s natural enemy is someone without the time to listen, so don’t make yourself a victim.
2. Be Neutral.
3. Get Out.
4. Try Honesty.

Where can I vent my feelings?

Here are some ways to vent out the frustrations, sadness, and anger that arise as a normal part of growing and a healthy life:

• Cry. When you feel deeply sad, crying works beautifully.
• Punch. If you feel very angry, you may feel the desire to hit something.
• Write.
• Exercise.
• Talk.
• Create Art.

How do you vent to people?

8 Easy Tips for Venting to Friends

1. Write your ideas down first.
2. Choose the right person to talk to.
3. Know what you want from the conversation.
4. Choose how you want to communicate.
5. Pick the right time to talk.
6. It’s ok to test the waters.
7. You never know how your friend will react to what you say.
8. Look for ways to take action.

How do you respond to someone who rants?

Let them vent their feelings and when they finish, pick any of their words that had a lot of emotion attached. These can be words such as “Never,” “Screwed up,” or any other words spoken with high inflection. Then reply with, “Say more about “never” (or “screwed up,” etc.) That will help them drain even more.

What do you respond to rants?

This means something like “How awful” or “No!” or “That sucks” for the bad stuff and “Wow” or “That’s great” for the good stuff. Best is if you can say “What happened then?” or “How did that make you feel?” This reassures her that you’re engaged with what she’s saying and encourages her to go on.

Is venting online OK?

Be careful around online venting. Still, all in all, Kross says venting is a good thing, helping us cope. If we can get past the letting off steam part, we can feel better in the long run and keep our relationships strong, too. “Venting serves some function,” he says.