People who act out angry feelings-even by hitting an inanimate punching bag-feel better than those who experience anger without acting out.

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Research has shown that acting out anger, even on inanimate objects like a punching bag, can actually increase aggression and anger rather than reducing it. This is because it reinforces aggressive behavior and emotional responses rather than teaching effective emotion regulation strategies.

People Who Act Out Angry Feelings-Even by Hitting an Inanimate