잠언 12:25의 Halakhah

Nonetheless, there might be situations in which one may engage in healthy discussions about certain issues without violating the prohibition of lashon hara. Sefer Mishlei (12:25) states, “da’agah b’lev ish yashchenah.” The Gemara (Yoma 75a) offers two interpretations of this verse. One opinion translates it, “One who has anxiety in his heart should strive to eliminate the matter from his mind.” The second opinion explains it as follows: “One who has anxiety in his heart should talk about it to others.” The Chafetz Chaim (ad. loc. 10:14), based on the second opinion, considers the permissibility of speaking evil of others in the limited situation of seeking relief from anxiety.