Going Viral - A Pillow You Can Scream Into: Does It Help Relieve Stress?

Known as an instant mood lifter, Shoutlet helps trigger the release of endorphins, reducing feelings like sadness and irritability

Modern lifestyle has its own pros and cons—and heightened stress at all levels is among the top things most youngsters today grapple with. While there are many ways and techniques to tackle this mental health issue, most people believe letting out a scream can be cathartic.
Screaming not only helps relieve stress, relax muscle tension, and increase your energy but also fades out symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety. However, living in a society—amid neighbours, family members, and co-workers—you may not get the opportunity to scream your lungs out whenever you want to.
This is where Shoutlet comes in—a portable voice suppression device that is a small pillow made from high-density memory foam to give you an outlet for your most unhinged urges to scream and feel better. According to Powerhouse, which created Shoutlet, it works like a stress ball — but you yell into it instead of squeezing it. The idea is that screaming has a lot of benefits for stress relief, and lower stress also means better overall health.

How does Shoutlet work?

Known as an instant mood lifter, Shoutlet helps trigger the release of endorphins, reducing feelings like irritability, hopelessness, and sadness, and relaxing clenched muscles.
Following the principles of scream therapy - a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping you connect with your deepest emotions and feelings—the goal of this pillow is to help you express your emotions and feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

What are the benefits of scream therapy?

While the benefits of primal therapy have generally not been evaluated in the scientific literature, most of them can be easily resonated with people.
Those who scream to let the steam off their emotions may report feeling a sense of relief after expressing their feelings. Experts believe they feel that they have finally resolved some of the issues that have been causing them pain for years. According to psychologists, some people also find that they are able to resolve traumatic memories that they have been living with since childhood. This could be helpful for those who are not comfortable talking about specific incidents.
Screaming also helps you process recent events that may have caused pain in your life, such as divorce or the death of a loved one.

Other ways to relieve stress and anxiety

A few effective ways to deal with stress and anxiety include:
  • Indulging in more physical activities like exercising, yoga, etc.
  • Practicing mindfulness like meditation.
  • Leading a healthy lifestyle means eating a balanced diet and avoiding alcohol consumption.
  • Involvement in activities like journaling, reading, planting, or other hobbies.
  • Spending quality time with family and friends.
  • Seeking psychotherapy with a registered therapist.
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