Catharsis is a term that refers to the release of pent-up or suppressed emotions through indirect ways. Although it is more of a psychological term, it often disrupts the communication manner, pattern, or abilities of those who are going (or went) through catharsis.
Zapping
Zapping is a term that refers to a process in which an individual in order not to see any commercials uses the television remote to change to a different channel/s.