Why does swearing "XX!" relieve stress when you're angry?

There are times when swearing comes out when you are angry or frustrated. Swearing often makes you feel relieved and as if your stress is released without you even realizing it. However, research results show that swearing really does help relieve stress. there is.

 

Swearing is closely related to emotions.

 

A wide range of emotions, from joy and surprise to pain, anger and even regret, are linked to swearing. Dr. Emma Byrne, an expert on swearing culture and author of "Swearing Is Good for You," says, "People form powerful emotional connections with certain words." Specifically, when swearing brings a sense of relief or relief, it reduces the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol.

 

There are also studies showing that swearing can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Husain of Qomsat University in Islamabad studied the relationship between swearing levels and mental health among 98 Pakistani men and 155 women. The study divided participants into low and high swearers based on their level of swearing. The results showed that those who swear more frequently had significantly lower levels of depression.

Swearing can sometimes reduce physical pain.

 

A research team at Keele University in the UK asked 71 participants to submerge their hands in ice water for as long as they could. Some participants continued to curse, while others repeated non-swear words. The study found that 73% of those who swore kept their hands in the water longer, lasting an average of 31 seconds longer. However, those who swore more frequently experienced less pain relief, and they remained in the water for a shorter time. The team found that swearing can reduce pain by activating the brain's endogenous opioids (natural pain-relieving chemicals).

 

However, swearing is not a panacea for reducing stress and pain.

It's only a temporary measure. Once swearing becomes a habit, it's difficult to experience the brief, powerful thrill you initially felt. Instead of swearing, try laughing out loud. Laughter not only releases endorphins, but also helps release other neurotransmitters, such as enkephalin and oxytocin, which have pain-relieving effects. Muscle movement also helps release positive hormones, including serotonin, the happiness hormone. Laughter is known to activate approximately 231 muscles in the body, including those in the face and internal organs.

 

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I don't really like cursing,

I definitely think shouting helps.

If you feel suffocated,

Whether it's a wide space or going up a mountain

If you come screaming...

 

It does make me feel a little better.