Catharsisthe process of releasing strong but pent-up emotions in such a way as to free yourself from them.I would say I have examples of catharsis of my own.
Cases of catharsis usually involve a high degree of stress, at least for myself. I used to call them 'nervous breakdown' but that seemed to have a more negative connotation. Catharsis, on the other hand with its meaning, appears to suggest a self-renewal, a rejuvenation and an unburdening of the soul.
I've had 2 cases of catharsis over the last couple months, each performed in a liberal, yet restrained manner in the hallowed depths of my room (a clandestine chamber of sorts). It's a self-exorcism without the medium of superstition and associated means, but I've been wondering if such releases are detrimental to brain development or the health of the brain in general.
Terrible as it may sound, I actually recover from them and bounce back even higher (especially after the 2nd one). Currently, I'm in a period of increasing productivity as compared to my complete mental stagnation 2 weeks ago during National Day.
But one thing is for sure: As liberating as it appears, you really don't want to reach the point where you have to resort to a release like that - the phenomenon of 'watching yourself' (ek-stasis) amplify incoherent, incomprehensible and strident sounds can be rather unnerving.
What an odd way to deal with stress.
