Help Does having a diary really help?

[AntisocialGG]

I'm getting help and it's actually working, i think i just have to do some things for it to work better. I've had these long audios that i keep to myself when i feel like shit and it does actually help me, but i think something more physical like a diary would work better not only for when im not in the mood for anything but when im alright aswell. That's what i think. Even tho i don't like the idea of leaving physical unencrypted sensitive information about myself, it's pretty concerning to me. Specially if it's just sitting there in my room. So i had the idea of weekly deleting (burning) the pages so i don't worry as much. But before even trying i want to know if it even works on some people (that's why im asking here). Or if anyone has a better method that fits my needs.

 

[l1f31spa1n]

Maybe a digital journal? Writing is a really good idea, it feels extremely good. Very good initiative on your part

 

[westerly_merlin]

I bought a nice notebook (100g paper so it has a nice feel) I find writing down what is upsetting / triggering me is a good way of handling things, much better than SH.

I find the act of writing on nice paper quite sensual and reading back my notes afterwards gives me a perspective that maybe what seemed at the time was overwhelming and catastrophic was really not that bad.

I still have times where I am so overwhelmed I may consider (or actually) SH, but it is much less often.

Give it a try and see how it works for you, just keep the book safe.

 

[orpheus_]

I'm kind of ashamed of this but I keep a digital journal where I write down some days of my life, a bit literary-style. Like some objectively interesting and conceptually enjoyable things, or even just random ass shit like "I saw a three legged dog running super fast in the park today".

I do it out of habit but I must say it helps in some strange way. Like it helps me hold onto some thin strings of meaning in my life. Like sometimes I just read a random page and life stops feeling so numb and worthless a bit.

reading back my notes afterwards gives me a perspective that maybe what seemed at the time was overwhelming and catastrophic was really not that bad.

Also: this. For me it's also helpful in this way.

Another thing which helps but I hate the fact that it helps because it feels so.. I don't know. I feel ashamed doing it, somehow - but writing down how I feel, like literally describing it on paper sometimes gives me some relief.

 

[SeraphimNull]

I feel like its one of those things where you get out of what you put in it. I've journaled for a while now, but to completely honest with you, I does little for me. But still, every little bit helps. Know a friend who does it religiously and helps them a ton. I hope you find what works for you.