Venting:
Talking is coping mechanism that allows a person to rationalize and validate their own fears, concerns, worries, dreams, and hopes. If we are not allowed to vent, we end up bottling up our emotions which is detrimental to the human psyche and can end up suffering from it's side effects. Such as ulcers, depression, high blood pressure, anxiety migraines, fatigue. The list goes on and on. So when you find yourself in the position of being the receiver of someone's griping, moaning, or bitching, realize that not always is advice warranted but more or less you have become the outlet for someone's Physical and Psychological health.
"She was purely venting so don't take what she said personally."
I got this definition from the Urban Dictionary on-line. I chose this word because I am a person who vents. It’s the craziest thing in the world but I do it to get out all the anger and the craziness. It’s very therapeutic for me. Most people don’t understand but it’s a must do for me. It’s the only way I can be at peace within.
My biggest problem is finding an outlet for my venting. It’s very hard to tell someone about all the crazy things you are thinking and them not take your words to heart. Most people listen to your words and take them personally because they don’t know who you are. When I vent I’m trying to understand; myself, the situation, others. If you don’t know me then you might think of me in the worst light especially if you heard me vent. It can get really messy!
I’ve learned to vent in different ways but I’m careful who I vent to these days. If I don’t vent all hell breaks loose and I end up going off on someone for some thing small or I walk around angry. Trust me when I say this “no one wants to see me with pent up anger.”
If you need to release some aggression you should try venting. I completely recommend it. It will save your life and maybe someone else's. I don’t think you should vent around people though because they might not understand. I vented to a friend and now he thinks I’m crazy. I am a little crazy but that’s beside the point. Just be careful who you share your crazy world with because that person might take you literally at your word. Peace and much love to you.
Source: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=venting
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