Blogging or Journalling Helps

Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light. -Norman B. Rice [more light = fewer shadows!]

I became a hermit so to speak when I became ill and stopped working.  Being a hermit can be very lonely.  I reached out in the only way that I could both mentally and physically and that is through the internet.  The computer was a release for me.  I could play a game or work on graphic design without getting frustrated.  I found that I could focus solely on the computer without the frustration that other simple tasks now created.  I think the main reason for this was the ever changing focus of what was on the screen and there being no expectation from myself.  I started with playing an old game that I had already conquered and grew into digital scrapbooking.  I read blogs since I didn't have to remember or know what had happened to enjoy it, plus each post was like a new short story.   One of the first bloggers I came across and have followed for 3 years now, has begun her own journey with depression.  She fought hard to avoid help and to do it on her own, but has now accepted that she needs help and doesn't have to do it alone.  Her blog can be found HERE.  She is just beginning her journey so if you are there too, you may want to follow it. She has a great support from her family and friends and even 100s of her blog followers. 

Blogging or journalling is a great release/therapy for some and I encourage anyone to try it.  Even if you are not on your own journey but are supporting a friend or loved one on theirs you may find it helpful.  I blogged through most of my journey and found it extremely helpful.  Whether you choose to share your experience through a blog, or keep it private in a book or computer file is up to you and your comfort level.

Give it a try, you just might enjoy it.