Summary
Rage rooms, where people pay to smash items for stress relief, are becoming more popular, especially among women. These rooms offer a controlled way to release anger and tension, which some women find beneficial in dealing with stress from work and personal life.
Key Facts
- Rage rooms allow people to smash items like TVs and furniture as a way to relieve stress.
- These rooms started in Japan in the late 2000s and are designed to let people express anger in a controlled environment.
- Many rage rooms see more female customers, who find the experience calming and stress-relieving.
- Participants wear protective gear for safety while they smash objects.
- Deena and Shuka, two women who visited rage rooms, describe the experience as freeing and calming, comparing it to physical release or exercise.
- Kate Cutler, owner of a rage room in East Sussex, notes increasing female clientele, with reasons varying from personal breakups to general stress.
- Mental health experts say controlled expressions of anger can prevent stress-related health problems.
