"Letting it all out" may not always be the best course for dealing with trauma.
A new study on 3000 people affected by the events of 9/11 by University of Buffalo researchers shows that people who were not initially communicative about their feelings were coping better two years later than those who were ready to express themselves soon after.
Researchers note that talking about feelings is still a valid form of recovery, but say that just because someone isn't ready to talk about an event does not mean they will not be able to cope effectively.
The study will appear in the June edition of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.