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6 Vices of Venting

6 Vices of Venting It can damage, or even destroy, relationships. If you habitually rely on another to vent negative feelings, you may eventually exhaust their patience and lead them to feel that their own wants, needs, and feelings have very little importance to you. And if they begin, routinely, to feel used by you—or even exploited—at some point they may refuse to continue as your private “dumping ground.” Having heard quite enough of your frustrations or failures, they may opt to liberate themselves from such negativity. So regularly deflecting your troubling emotions toward a friend (who in most instances hasn’t had anything to do with whatever provoked you) can seriously threaten that relationship. Choosing to ventilate directly to the person who upset you (typically, not a very prudent move) can actually  increase  your level of distress. Depending on their response—and you can generally assume that such individuals are either insensitive to your feelings or, frank...
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6 Virtues of Venting

6 Virtues of Venting In many (though not all) situations it’s better for you to discharge negative emotions than to keep them bottled up inside. Whether it’s sorrow,  anxiety , anger, or frustrations in general, repeatedly holding in what may need to come out has been related to compromised health—physical, mental, and emotional. The immediate feelings of relief derived from such letting go can hardly be overstated. Doubtless, at some point in your life you’ve benefited from the comfort and consolation of another person's supporting and validating you when you shared some distressing experience with them. Venting helps to restore your equilibrium. When your emotions have catapulted to the ceiling because you’ve let something get to you, your higher neo-cortical functioning goes offline. And with that impairment, your mental faculties can become addled—discombobulated. But if you have a trusted confidant(e) to assist you in regaining control of these rattled feelings, you’ll be...
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4 Ways to Reach Out for Mental Health Help Anonymously

https://mashable.com/2014/05/01/get-help-anonymously/ BY  YOHANA DESTA MAY 01, 2014 The following is a great read Sometimes there's comfort in anonymity. Despite living in an era where people readily broadcast their innermost thoughts, not everyone finds it easy to speak up, and that can especially be the case for some people who live with mental health issues. While it's important to actively seek professional help, you can take baby steps by reaching out to confidential resources. Though no one should ever feel ashamed to take care of their mental health, seeking totally anonymous help can be an easy start for those who prefer to keep things private.
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Welcome to SAVE

Internet users care a lot about their privacy, and surveys suggest they may have reasons to seek privacy by hiding their identity.  This is why we have created SAVE. Save is a safe space for people to share everyday events that they have overcome. We are knowledgeable of the many reasons people intentionally seek anonymity. However we are also aware that you may need help and by sharing your story you can find the strength needed to step out. Example: The reason I won't use my real name is to not connect my real life with the online community… I don’t want my supervisors and colleagues to know about the other side of my life, since that may make my image look bad. My life was in danger…  I was even afraid to go on the Internet at that time When you work with kids, a lot of people feel like you don't have a right to a personal life. Anonymity lifts inhibitions and can lead to people sharing and reshaping their experiences that can lift you up, provide sup...
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