If you feel bad you can write it down
By kevinll
@kevinll (967)
China
June 1, 2010 7:52pm CST
The power of the pen has been known for years. In the 1800s Lord Byron wrote, "If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad." Diaries and journals have been kept for centuries. Some psychologists helped clients to heal psychologically by writing about their life experiences. Writing as a therapeutic outlet continues today to offer healing and solace for those willing to delve into their own psyche. In the Academy Award nominated movie "Precious," an abused 16-year-old sorts through her life's trauma at the urging of a teacher to write down her pain, feelings and abuse. Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire, "Precious" wields a heart-wrenching truthful conclusion: writing nourishes the soul and powers from within. It is a good habit to keep writing, especially when you feel bad and can not say to other people. You can write down your feeling, later you can feel better.
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@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
I agree to that. I've been writing on my journal since high school, and it really helps during the "down" moments, especially when no one's around to listen. Though I have not faithfully written on my journal, I have written during those times I felt really sad or happy. I wrote down thoughts. Sometimes, I read them again and I get amazed. Sometimes I even forget I wrote those so I think, "I wrote that?" It is a coping mechanism for me to write down what I feel because I am very secretive and not very vocal as to my thoughts and feelings. But, it makes my head spin thinking and thinking about things. So, I write them down, and ease my mind. It is also good because through my journals I get to reminisce happy moments in my life. It's like, my journal is me, talking to me.
@josga2008 (320)
• Canada
2 Jun 10
I agree with you. It is very therapeutic to write things down when you have intense emotions. A lot of people don't do this I think because they feel they need to be good writers to do it. It doesn't matter though. Don't write with the idea that anyone is going to read and judge your writing. You can even get rid of it after, since the process of writing is the most important step.
@midnightbliss (541)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
i only writes poems or journals if I am down or really happy, its my way of releasing my emotions but everything that i wrote is either kept well or i destroy it afterwards so that no one can read it.
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
2 Jun 10
Yes it is! It's a therapy in itself. You write down to reinforce your positive thoughts. You write down to discard your negative thoughts and feelings. You write down things you find it hard to express. You write down just about anything in your mind. The power of writing can never be underestimated. As they say 'the pen is mightier than the sword'.
@jenniper (93)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
I agree. I still have a journal until now. Unfortunately I don't have much time to write because of work plus the existence of Twitter which allows me to say what I want most conveniently. But during my high school days, I would have not survived my teen age years without writing down all my anger, dreams, fears and crushes. It's really helpful.
@med889 (5941)
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2 Jun 10
I started writing when I was ten years olds and till today I write,I think the pen we hold is very powerful and people who has great and vast imagination is very good to write too. Whenever I feel something and cannot tell someone, I always write it down either in a book or in my laptop itself.Nowadays I write in different paying sites and articles in blogs too so for me writing is a passion.
@airakumar (1553)
• India
2 Jun 10
I do believe in it. And that doesn't mean you have to get rid of whatever makes you feel bad. Never allow others to make you feel inferior--they can only do so if you let them. When you are feeling terribly insecure, write down your positive traits and I am sure you gonna feel better and the time it is gone, you will forget all bad things happened in your life. If you think you'll have trouble saying what's on your mind, write it down on a piece of paper.
@jennyze (7028)
• Indonesia
2 Jun 10
Yes, writing is almost like telling someone of our feeling, our ideas, our dreams, our disappointments, our happiness, and so on. The difference is that we can go back and read what we wrote and laugh at our silliness and cry at our unhappiness. I did did not keep any diaries, but when the urge to write comes, I will be glued to my computer and trying my best to write my feeling at the time. Some writings, after I re-read it several times, I posted in a certain website as my profile. I usually would find a good picture to reflect the writing. By the way, I like taking pictures, too.
@kourdapya (924)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
It's true to me because I write not only when I feel bad but even when I feel happy also. I have a blog and I write things there, it's a very private multiply account so I accept only few friends. Most of my blogs are for friends view only. One time I got mad with my husband, I could not tell him how I feel so what I did was write it down and let him read how I feel and I'm happy that he understood.
@ohiocy (214)
• Malaysia
2 Jun 10
Hmmm.. couldn't agree more on this point though. It's quite true that by writing down your feelings or your thoughts it will clear up the mind. Even though I don't practice diary writing but I found out this truth last time, accidentally. I still remember I was in my pre-U year and there are too much that are going on that I simply just don't know what to do. Then it was like as if my body knows the solution and I just started jotting down all the thoughts that are flowing through my mind at that time. Guess what? After I'm done, the mind's so clear and I feel sort of a relief feeling like as though I just put down a big rock that was on my shoulder for a long time. It is just simply mysterious how things work out in life and I think this should be categorized as one of the wonders of life that should be explored by oneself.
@santosmarichris (1849)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
This is true. I still write on a diary, although now, it's already a virtual one. It helps me feel better specially if I have a problem and want to keep it to myself. Most of the times when you are just reading what you have written it enlightens you, and helps you solve your problem.
@zucchinivixy28 (2)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
very much agree with this post. Coz me myself do this. Every emotion that i cant express to say to others, epecially to my loved ones i write it all down.
There are instance that when i write my feelings, that's the time they understand what im trying to explain and what im trying to express.
This is a powerful tool in expressing what you want to say.
@EvrWonder (3571)
• Canada
2 Jun 10
Hello Kevin; Great references! I totally agree with you. There were a few years where times were really trying for myself and I kept journals. I still have them, lol. Point is that I found each morning is when the feelings and thoughts would flood my mind. I would take an hour or so and write. I'd write it all down. I found that once I released this all to my paper through my pen, i was ready for the day. It was most therapeutic and highly encourage everyone to use the gift of keeping a journal.
My days forward were able to proceed without bombarding anyone of my acquaintances, friends, family and co-worker with any of my problems because I had already released everything that I felt I needed to for the day.
Worked most perfectly for me.
Years later, I was shocked to read an article, written out of Europe stating that writing out your problems is not encouraged. I can not recall the complete jist of the article now but I still recall the idea of it and was in complete disagreement, since I was proof that writing out the pain and turmoil in ones life, into a journal works!
I am not so sure that writing out my feelings in my journal helped me feel better but at least I was able to unload my baggage without weighing down another soul.
As I said, this allowed me to then venture on with my day, at a minimum reflecting on the output from earlier that day while being able to converse without anything heavy or negative being shed on someone else's ears.
thanks for the post. It makes perfect sense.
@lowlycook (265)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
writing down your woes in, say, the form of diaries, has a therapeutic effect, says a recent article in a popular magazine. many patients experienced quick recovery through writing.
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
2 Jun 10
I always want to write the things I am feeling when I feel bad and I cant talk to anybody about it. I grew keeping things for myself cause we were never allowed to say anything in my family. We were deprived to explain ourselves and things like that so I get to write m feelings down. Even though I am married now, there were still times when I just write my feelings down cause I always think that even if I am going to say it to anybody, they are not gonna understand.