While it is better to talk about your problems rather than keep them hidden inside, it has been shown that constantly venting to your friends can have a negative effect on both you and your peers. A study done by the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology showed that there was a link between co-rumination and depression. A study by Hormones and Behavior also found that constant venting of problems between peers can lead to increased stress hormone levels in women. It is okay to vent, and it is okay to talk about problems but be sure that in doing so, you talk about solutions as well as positives.