Are "Rage Rooms" a Good Idea for Traumatized People?
Photo by mwangi gatheca on Unsplash Short answer: Probably not. Long answer: I've been debating whether to share this because getting vulnerable on the internet is terrifying. Still, in case someone else has the same story and can avoid this, I'll share. I recently visited a business that specializes in "destruction rooms." It's where you can go and break things with a bat in an enclosed area (wearing safety equipment, of course) while rocking out to your music of choice. I asked for Icelandic house music. It was a solid choice, and made the owner laugh, "that's the first time I've had that request!" Someone close to me had the idea of going for my birthday. I've always been curious, so without too much thought, I said, "Heck yeah! Let's go." I can now confidently say: I did not enjoy the rage room. In fact, I hated it. It was exhausting, and 24 hours later, my nervous system still feels pretty raw. Photo by Jr Korpa on Uns