Small and let go: the trend towards rarity in the Ruhr area

Small and let go: the trend towards rarity in the Ruhr area

In recent years, a new concept has been established in Germany that deals with a deep human feeling: the anger. This movement, also called Rage Rooms or Wut rooms, offers people the opportunity to free themselves from their anger in an unusual way. In Hattingen, in the Ruhr area, Dirk Jaresch operates such a facility that is not only a place for destruction, but also for self -awareness.

The 64-year-old is visibly enthusiastic about the reactions of his customers. "Old tube TVs are particularly popular," he explains, while he is in his simple, windowless space, which at first glance seems unpleasant. "If the rush, there is a balance bang." Customers book a time window for at least 117 euros in which they can thrash against everything Jaresch provides, from dishes to washing machines.

anger as a social phenomenon

The concept of the Rage Rooms has its roots in Japan, but has also become popular in Germany in recent years. Jaresch opened his "riot center" until mid -2023, inspired by a film scene in which a hotel room was devastated. "Anger and aggression seem to increase in our society," he notes, and sees himself as part of a burgeoning trend.

In social discourse, anger is a frequently treated topic. The term "angry citizen", which is defined in Duden as a citizen who protests violently due to political decisions, is also becoming more important. This emotion not only directs our political conversations, but also has an impact on our daily life. Psychologists like André Ilcin emphasize the basic need to experience and channel anger instead of suppressing them. In our society we often learn to hide our anger - a fact that can have negative consequences.

As Jaresch note, many of his customers come into the anger with a “reason”. Often they are people from professions such as educators or nurses who are faced with stress and tension. Your motivation is clear: you want to experience a "liberation". "You don't do that otherwise," says a satisfied customer who reports from her visit. For many, the feeling of smashing is an unexpected but urgently needed form of relief.

Jaresch is aware that not everyone can emotionally avoid. Studies show that the correct handling of this emotion is crucial for personal well -being. While some experience that destroying things will help them, there are also warnings. Psychologists point out that repeated visit in such rooms does not solve the actual problems, but may lead to an unhealthy link between aggression and destructive behavior.

The rooms themselves convey a special ambience - they are barren and boyos, equipped with tools such as shelter and iron bars. Customers often come in groups, and the use of protective clothing quickly makes it clear that this is not an ordinary leisure fun. The aim is to leave "pressure out of the boiler" without having feelings of guilt.

Conversely, experts fear that regular visits to Rage Room's helpful feelings of anger could mix with destructive behaviors, which can lead to actual urge to destroy in everyday life. For people who were once at Jaresch in anger, often a feeling of liberation that she releases into their everyday life with new vigor.

Even if the anger represents an intensive topic, the possibility of living this emotion in a safe place offers a form of relief that comes up with a lot of attention. Where many think that destruction has no place in civil society, there is a new way to deal with emotions.

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