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.

[–] absGeekNZ@lemmy.nz 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.

[–] sortofblue@lemmy.nz 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: