Psychological or emotional purification or release of tension that a person achieves through their own internal processes, without external help.
From auto- (self) + catharsis (from Greek katharsis, cleansing or purification). A psychological term combining Greek elements for self-directed emotional healing.
Writing in a journal, creating art, or going for a run can be autocathartic—they're ways your own actions help you release emotional pressure without needing a therapist!
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