Does anyone else keep a journal? I read that writing can be therapeutic if you suffer from depression. It was for me at first but then the journal eventually morphed into a written strategy of how and when I am going to exit. Now I’m more intent on exiting than when I started. I’ve done a lot of research on helium hoods and almost ordered the items I need to make one from Amazon yesterday. I stopped when I got worried that my wife would see the charge on our credit card statement and ask me what I bought. Plus, I was not sure where to have the items delivered. Home would be no good nor would my work address as my assistant sometimes opens packages that come to my office. I could ask her not to by telling her that I’m expecting a package with a gift for my wife but she is already somewhat suspicious that something is up with me. There is another address I could send it to but there are complicated reasons why I won’t. I’ll have to get cash and go buy the items in person. There is a lady that used to sell helium hoods but she was charged with tax evasion and eventually died.
I’m not sure what I mean to accomplish but participating in this forum.
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Maybe you want someone to talk to? We listen pretty well here.
I personally have found that writing is most definitely therapeutic. It can assist in sorting out your feelings.
Whispers is right: If you wish to share, there are plenty of people here willing to listen and help.
L4Y
(L4Y@cogeco.ca)
I actually have a pretty good support system and see a psychiatrist regularly. I will be giving up a nice life when I go. But I’m at the point where I’ve realized that I just do not belong in this world.
I have several journals. I write in mine every single day. I couldn’t imagine my life without writing.
I do not mind the process, I just feel like the results are useless to me. I tried to do a TIL journal. But I just end up with all these observations that I end up throwing away.
I keep a journal / mood log. It helps in therapy when figuring out what leads to what. Also, as Whispers and L4Y noted, you’ll find some good company here. Many of us are working through life’s challenges and the support can help.