Venting to friends does it work?

[Ravenfreak]

Have you ever felt super overwhelmed with life and you were under so much stress that you vented to a friend? Did your friend listen to your struggles and if they did are you still close friends with them or did you end up losing friendships over this? Do you believe that venting to your friends about your mental health is a positive way to express how you feel or does it ruin a friendship? I never vented to my friends but I've had friends vent to me.