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Cathartic

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis. "crying is a cathartic release"

Venting about the world on Poal doesn't solve much, but it is cathartic therapy.

>providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis. >"crying is a cathartic release" Venting about the world on Poal doesn't solve much, but it is cathartic therapy.

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The etymology is that it is from the greek kathairein, which literally means to purge or empty -- as in, your bowels. The original catharsis was that wonderful feeling you have when you just finished a huge shit.