IS THE SECERET YOU’RE KEEPING WEIGHING YOU DOWN?

Rick Rock
August 28, 2022

Carrying around a secret is like carrying around a physical weight, a study finds. It could be money troubles, bad habits or personal
quirks. People are literally weighed down by the secrets they keep, and it has negative effects on the mind. The best way to handle a secret? Tell someone. Whether it’s a confidant, an anonymous hotline, or a mental health professional, sharing lessens the burden.

Source: Journal of Experimental Psychology

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