Venting can be powerful — when it’s done with the right person, at the right time. 💬 Psychiatrist and author of Practical Optimism, @doctorsuevarma, shared with @gayleking, @nateburleson, and @tonydokoupil this week that suppressing emotions — especially anger — can take a real toll on your mental and physical health. 🧠 According to a 2021 study from the Framingham Heart Study, people who have at least one caring, active listener in their life show greater cognitive resilience — meaning their brains function as if they’re four years younger than those without that support. Other research links emotional suppression to higher stress, inflammation, and poorer heart health. So before you vent, check in — ask if the other person is open to listening. Healthy venting isn’t just about getting things off your chest; it’s about being heard, connecting deeply, and moving toward solutions. ❤️ #CBSMornings #MentalHealthMatters #PracticalOptimism #BrainHealth #Wellness #emotionalintelligence