So I have been journalling, not faithfully, but trying to do it every few days. Is it helping? Honestly, not really. I find I sit to do it and have nothing to say and can think of a million other things I should be doing instead. I guess I don't know what I am suppose to get out of it.
I told my counsellor I tried to do it and got a not so nice look in return. She said "you either did it or you didn't". My response was, "well then, I did it, just not very much." I was told to do it everyday until I see her again. That was a week ago and I have only managed to write 3 times! I guess I could turn this post into an entry...hmmm
Are you writing to anyone? It may be easier if you write to someone. Start with just telling "them" the occurrences of the day. I have gone back to read some of my old journals and found myself talking about 9/11, the war, work, single life, dating or stupid things that happen that day. Maybe just by starting with that it will make you bring out some emotions. You never know what will come out of it. I find that I journaled when I was troubled and stopped when I felt better.
ReplyDeleteI think you've outlined why you don't do it. You don't think it helps you, and that is quite understandable and relatable.
ReplyDeleteFor the past year I've been putting off writing to friends telling them of the boys and their passing.
So because I cannot sit to detail this in an email, for a whole year I've gone without corresponding to these individuals :(
What's my point -- you'll do it when you want to, because you want to.
All the best,
Anna