I'm slowly coming to the realization that talking about one's problems is mostly a waste of time. The best way to live life is to be actively engaged in doing everything in your power to fix the immediate world around you.

Failing that - one should accept things the way they are, and move on. Because a lot of the times, life says: "No". And there's no guarantee that one's efforts will change the outcome of the situation. Likewise, the only real way to deal with pent-up emotions is to match their intensity through physical activity.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think you're right - but if a problem is festering then talking through it can be helpful. I'm not very good at articulating out loud so I end up dumping it out in a journal, where it probably makes even less sense but it's out of my head and I can draw a line under it and move on more easily. I like the idea of being more actively engaged though.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you are the the type of person to ruminate on an issue; then talking it through with someone can be very helpful to give you a perspective outside your own head.

If you are not the rumination type; then talking it out may be of less use (but still not useless).

Physical activity; has been shown in multiple studies to help with emotional regulation. I'm sure that there are people who respond much better to physical activity for mental health.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Physical activity; has been shown in multiple studies to help with emotional regulation. I’m sure that there are people who respond much better to physical activity for mental health.

Yeah, there's definitely a reason this has been floating around Tumblr for years: