Do you WRITE a DIARY??? U think ITS WORTH?????

@karvin87 (1033)
India
April 1, 2007 10:41am CST
hey all, do u guys write a daily diary??? i have seen ppl writing one and pouring their hearts out, but m still not sure of it....if true emotions are poured in a diary,wouldnt it become a bit dangerous???? DO u think its worth writing a diary??? Has ur life changed after writing one??? One of my frnd told me to start it just to have a better control over my life and emotions...wat is ur take on it????
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@Talha22 (384)
• Pakistan
2 Apr 07
well i never write diary but i have lots of secrets inside me but i dont share it with any of my friends or my family members however my friends and family share their secrets with but i font cause and i don write diary cause if someone gets it somehow then it will no longer be a secret and anyone could blackmail me through it thats wy never write diary even i will suggest everyone not to write diary.
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@hoghoney (3747)
• United States
2 Apr 07
yes I keep a diary and I have for over 25 years and at this time I have all mine in a locked box from the last 5 years because ever 5 or 6 years I burn them so that they dont fall into the wrong hands, there is stuff in them that I just cant let someone else see or read ever.
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@manzician (4727)
• India
2 Apr 07
I used to write diary when I was in my school. It was really fun and I realised a change in myself which was for good. I dont write diaries anymore cuz of lack of time but I would love to do that if I get time.
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@pitstop (14095)
• Australia
2 Apr 07
I have an online diary (my blog) and its definitely a wonderful experience especially when I look back and read some old entries and realise how richly God has blessed me!
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@greengal (4286)
• United States
2 Apr 07
I write my diary all the time, it helps me vent when I find no other way. I can write down all what I feel without having to worry about hurting anyone with my words. I do keep it in a safe place beyond anybody's reach so I don't have to fear anyone reading it. Most of the time I write when I'm very upset, angry or frustrated..it helps a lot. I instantly feel better because I've let out my hard feelings.
@karvin87 (1033)
• India
2 Apr 07
its a nice way to let out hard feelings..rightly said. diary can become ur best frnds...and loyal one too!!!
• Singapore
1 Apr 07
I keep a diary but I only write in them when I am depressed. I am always very glad when I flip back and see that my last entry was a long time back. This means I have not been depressed for quite a while. So I try not to have to turn to writing in my diary - because that would mean I am very depressed. :P
@karvin87 (1033)
• India
2 Apr 07
HEY THTS a nice piece of advice....write when u r depressed , i guess v have more time vit ourself when v r depressed and the less papes it is filled,the more happy u r with life!! thts cool....
• United States
2 Apr 07
I don't write in a diary, I pray. I agree, that it could be dangerous to write it down, as someone could come across it and invade on your personal feelings.
@edelweiss (1929)
• India
2 Apr 07
Me.. and keeping a diary! nopes not at all. i dont like keeping diaries. because i dont like keeping grudges.. and fond memories i dont forget. i dont make enemies.. and i forgive and forget them immediately.. but i also dont put my foot on the axe so i remember who not to trust.
• United States
1 Apr 07
I use to write in a diary nearly on a daily basis when I was younger. I mainly put in it things I didn't know how to express openly and it did help a little with keeping my emotions in order. And it helped to keep things becoming in what seemed to be over whelming from building up. I don't write in one anymore, since I now know how to express my feelings when they arise openly. In some ways I think having the diary helped, but not all the way. Life in general has a way of teaching us things and making us stronger in its own little way.
@karvin87 (1033)
• India
1 Apr 07
hey , thc for replying...i guess its rite, writing diary till u understnd urself better...its a frnd one can confide into...
@5000ml (1923)
• Belgium
2 Apr 07
I used to keep a diary when I was much younger, but I find it was a chore to keep writing in it. I've got a livejournal now, it's nicer. I still tend to keep things private, but I don't feel like I strongly have the need anymore to put my emotions down on paper.
@racheld (840)
• United States
2 Apr 07
I used to write a diary. I would write in it every night, before I went to bed. For awhile it was just a way to describe what I did day to day, but eventually I started writing my feelings down. I was dating a guy for over a year and we had a lot of ups and downs and thats where the diary came in handy the most. Instead of screaming at him, I would just write in my diary. After a long couple months of constant fighting, I met someone else and I started to write about him in my diary. I would talk about how he made me feel and eventually I talked about what we did together. Well, the diary turned out to be the way, my boyfriend found out I was cheating on him. I found him reading it one day when I got out of the shower. It was wrong for him to read it, but it was wrong for me to kiss another guy. So to sum this up, I'd say a diary can be a great way to rationalize your feelings and thoughts, but make sure if you don't want someone to read it, you lock it up!
• India
2 Apr 07
ya we can have a diary for noting important matters and stuffs like tat....it is also fine to write down personal diaries until no one reads it......
@borzack (597)
• Malaysia
1 Apr 07
i used to write diaries when i was younger. then skip one day, after awhile skip two or three days. finally i didn't write anymore. but when i read it back recently, some pages made me smile, and some pages made me just wanna scream. it does make one emotional, and do bring those memories back.
@karvin87 (1033)
• India
1 Apr 07
hmmm..thts very true...a diary could become ur frnd in olden days in remembering the past...it would be so wonderful in just flipping those pages!!!
@julaqq (141)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
The purpose of a Diary is to vent our emotions into it. It helps us to connect our life piece by piece so we could better know and understand ourselves and how we could carry ourselves when a need arises. I only write to my diary when I feel so low or angry or if nobody understands what I'm going through. It helps me to get rid of all the negative energy that could otherwise compromise my health and my sanity.
• India
2 Apr 07
no i am not writing a diary
@roque20 (518)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
I dont have a diary because i think its very hastle and i am not fan of writing a diary.But i do take many pictures and it keeps me remember of the memories of the pic.
@faraza (159)
• Malaysia
2 Apr 07
i used to write a diary when i was a teenager. a lot of fun stuff happened at that time so everyday i got a lot of things to write about. the good thing with diary is that u can write whatever u want in it. u can be mad at someone, write your feeling in a diary and it will go away.
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
i didnt have a formal diary.. starting to write on the upper left of the pages the over used 'dear diary' is so old... but i've nothing against those people who do that alright? it's just for my part, so, for those who writes their dear diaries on their diaries keep it up guys! and good luck! may your secret dreams in your pages come true!
2 Apr 07
i don't write diary , but foe someone who wrote that i think it's necessary
@casasn (33)
• United States
2 Apr 07
I have been writing personal journals since I was 12. I am 42 now and still do it. For me it has been a great channel of motivation and self-knowledge. I have looked back and realized the changes in my life through the years. It has been satisfying to see my growth in all aspects of my life. I fully recommend to start this practice.