A term denoting the act of purifying or purging, “catharsis” finds its usage in the medical field to describe the process of cleansing the bowels. Furthermore, Sigmund Freud employed this term in psychoanalytic theory to illustrate the release of previously suppressed emotions and memories. According to Freud, the recollection of “forgotten” memories and the expression of associated emotions could alleviate anxiety, tension, and various other psychological symptoms.