We often have strong and difficult emotions suppressed within us. This can start to feel very heavy with time. Emotional release, also known as catharsis, is necessary to make ourselves feel better. "Releasing your emotions means expressing them outside of your intellectual mind and not being as impacted or overwhelmed by them anymore. This is a way to provide an outlet for emotions and letting go (releasing) of intense feelings in a constructive and healthy manner," wrote Therapist Israa Nasir.(Unsplash)
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We can practice letter writing – to someone we trust or to the source of our emotions. This will help us to identify our emotions and express them. (Unsplash)
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Symbolic release can work well for suppressed emotions. We can write the difficult emotions on a piece of paper and tear it or burn it. (Unsplash)
We can create a physical representation of our emotions – it can be a sculpture, or a painting. This will help in emotional release through art. (Unsplash)
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Sensory play can help in addressing emotions, playing with clay or slime or using touch can help in feeling better. (Unsplash)
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Heidi Klum has cemented herself as the official Queen of Spooky Season, thanks to her wild, weird, and eccentric costumes every year for her annual Halloween bash.
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Huang Zitao, also known as Z Tao or Tao, is a Chinese rapper, singer, producer, and actor who was a former member of the K-pop group EXO. He married actor and singer Xu Yiyang on October 16, 2025, in a grand ceremony held in China. The wedding was a spectacular affair, featuring multiple outfit changes. Here's a look at Xu Yi Yang's 10 gowns from her showstopping wedding. (All pics Reddit/ popculturechat and Instagram/ mayadstudios)
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Diwali, the festival of lights, will be celebrated this year on October 20, marking the victory of good over evil. During this time, families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, and share sweets to welcome prosperity.
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Models including Adriana Lima, Bella Hadid, Jasmine Tookes, Gigi Hadid and Alessandra Ambrosio appear together on the runway during the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City on October 15.
