ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Catharsis

Catharsis is a big word that means feeling better after you let out your emotions. You know how you might get really mad or really sad about something and you just can't stop thinking about it? Well, catharsis is like a way to get rid of those feelings. It's like finally pouring all your angry or sad feelings out of a bottle and feeling a little lighter afterward. You might feel better if you talk to someone about how you feel, write it down in a diary, or even do something creative like drawing or singing. All of these things can help you feel like you let go of those feelings, and that's what catharsis is all about!