Best methods for venting?

PO3 Jeffrey Levy — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:49:09 -0400

Many times vets are frustrated and need a channel to vent. What is/was yours?

Response by PO3 Jeffrey Levy made May 21 at 2015 9:52 AM

PO3 Jeffrey Levy — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:52:14 -0400

I use to set a meeting with my supervisor ( 1 paygrade up) and respectfully request to vent. He'd close the door then say granted. It was a great idea from him, made me feel better and often resulted in solutions or new methods of leadership and operating.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 21 at 2015 9:53 AM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 21 May 2015 09:53:46 -0400

Welcome to RallyPoint! Fight with the best of us, vent like the rest of us!

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made May 21 at 2015 10:01 AM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:01:10 -0400

Go out into the woods with a 12 gauge shotgun and a couple dozen 2L bottles filled with water. Always works for me.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 21 at 2015 10:04 AM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:04:08 -0400

I normally vent in my car out loud when I drive but I am being recorded since my dash cam is set to record sound inside the cab.

Response by SGT David T. made May 21 at 2015 10:09 AM

SGT David T. — Thu, 21 May 2015 10:09:10 -0400

I play video games or go to the range and plink for a bit.

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made May 21 at 2015 11:38 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 21 May 2015 11:38:10 -0400

Gym!

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2015 12:20 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 21 May 2015 12:20:11 -0400

Me personally, I run. Depending on the frustration, I might run 10-15 miles. I run all the time anyway and it’s always a time of peace for me. I get to think about things. I think about work, personal life and life in general.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 21 at 2015 12:31 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 21 May 2015 12:31:47 -0400

I have so many trying events that a little wave won't rock the boat.

Response by SGT Mary G. made Jul 5 at 2022 5:17 PM

SGT Mary G. — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:17:17 -0400

Get outside! Running is good. My back problem does not allow it<sigh>
Gardening, hiking, get a major project accomplished.
Inside silly ol' "Snood" game on computer. Requires some billiard like skill to be good at it. Hitting the target repeatedly is great therapy!