It actually goes beyond just making you more frustrated. Venting, or catharsis, makes you feel better in the short term, creating a positive feedback loop in wh

It actually goes beyond just making you more frustrated. Venting, or catharsis, makes you feel better in the short term, creating a positive feedback loop in which you seek it out and engage in it more often, making you more aggressive and worsening the situation. (http://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/08/11/catharsis/ http://youarenotsosmart.com/2010/08/11/catharsis/)