Writing as a Self Therapy

Writing, in many forms can be very good therapy. Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can be easier than saying them. I know it is a lot easier for me to write my thoughts and feelings down than saying them because a lot of the time I have a hard time finding the right words and when I get nervous I often stutter. A lot of people, including me, go to a therapist when they are depressed or have mental disability's and are in need of professional help and therapy does help many people. I have found though that writing can be an extremely good self therapy rather than spending money on an expensive therapist.

Since I have started writing in a blog I have found that it makes me feel better than going to see my therapist. When I see my therapist I have a hard time telling her all of my feelings and problems I am having with my depression and anxiety disorder. But when I start writing in my blog or my notebook the words just flow out. With writing I don't have to worry about anyone hearing me stutter because I am nervous and that just makes it easier on me. I love blogging and wish I had started one sooner.

Even writing poems can be good therapy. When I am feeling severely depressed I find that writing poetry really helps get my feelings and thoughts out and off of my chest. Even if no one reads my poems I am still able to get what I'm feeling out and it helps me so much.

There are many ways you can use writing as a self therapy.

1. Start a blog. You can blog about any topic you want. There are many different kinds of blogs and you can start one for free. Write in it a little bit everyday or a couple of times a week and it will help you feel better.

2. Write in a notebook. Even if you just write down how you are feeling that day that can help you feel much better.

3. Like I said earlier writing poems can help a lot too. Even if you don't think you can write poetry you might surprise yourself.

4. Write a letter to a close friend or family member. If you have lost someone close to you and are feeling really depressed you can write a letter to them telling them how much you miss them and love them. Even though they can't read it at least you are getting it down on paper.