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I concur with what nickibear said! Women tend to talk more about their feelings and such, but it has proven to be a nice outlet. I've been journalling for years (always in an open forum, though). I don't have to have someone read it, but I both enjoy and hate it at the same time. I love getting all my many thoughts down in written words. I find that I can really see what's going on better, and I tend to be better able to figure life out. The downside is that everyone gets to see what a wreck I tend to be, because I don't hold back. Not trying to convince you or anything, but.... ;) Take care and thanks for all your wisdom! Melissa
Just wanted to let you know I can relate. If you ever want to talk, you know where to find me. I feel ya. I see that you have been using your tracker, but I noticed that you don't journal much. I'm reading a great book entitled "Writing through the Darkness (easing your depression with paper and pen) , byElizabeth Maynard Shaefer, Ph.D. ,and I have learned just how valuable it is to write. It gives me a chance to get down on paper what I can't always communicate otherwise. It gives me time to self-reflect, yet in a structured way. Ruminating has just made me more depressed. I hope things will begin to improve for you. Feel free to write to me, I truly can relate.
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