Is it healthy to break things?
Smashing stuff might provide short-term relief. But studies show rage rooms can make some angrier later. Breaking stuff can help, like a teacher improving his program. But it can also harm, like a broken bridge got a boy in trouble.
On Opening Day, break something new. Reinvent instead of just destroying. Friction helps when braking but damages surfaces. Homeschooling suits some, not all.
Anger Management and Outlets
Anger weakens immunity. Managing anger is key. Rage rooms outlet anger in a fun way. But it may not help long term.
Taking a break can decrease frustration. Anger triggers include problems and events. Repressing anger is unhealthy. But breaking things is dangerous, can hurt people and property.
Effects of Breaking Things
There are reasons why you might break things. For example, smash a table because you’re mad at a boss. Or throw a chair because upset with a spouse. But breaking things is dangerous. It can hurt people and damage property.
Lots feel frustrated or embarrassed and cry. When mad, hormones cause strong reactions — like racing heart, sweaty palms, short-term memory loss. So you may cry in response.
Intermittent explosive disorder causes frequent angry outbursts. Controlling destruction gives a sense of power and awe.