Writing For Your Mental Health — Fighting for a Future

I was going through my reader posts and came across this gem. Now that I’m back to writing (and will ease into my stories and poems again) my overall mental health has a calmness to it that it was missing while I was out. Read through, give it some thought, write something and see how you feel afterward.

Whether you think you are a “good” writer or not, writing can be extremely beneficial for your mental health. It’s not about crafting the next great novel, it’s about honouring your thoughts and feelings. Here are 5 reasons why you should be writing for your mental health: Personal expression. As an outlet for private offloading, you…

via Writing For Your Mental Health — Fighting for a Future

Published by Jo- Creative PTSD Gal

Time for another update 2/27/19 I am a graphic designer by day and dare I say renegade (cell phone) photographer and aspiring author? Yes, I'll say it. I do enjoy staying busy but now instead I spend more time for self-care and trying to find...me. I'm now busy in a more healthy way. I was diagnosed with C-PTSD from a 10+ year abusive marriage and my hope is tap more into my creativity whether it be cooking, journaling, writing short stories or drawing to help cope. Scattered-brained is how I feel and I will try very hard to keep this personal blog as organized as possible…but no promises. My journey so far has been filled with ups and downs and I'm working on getting more ups even when the downs are still there. Join me. I hope that you enjoy reading, find some inspiration and possibly help me do the same. Thanks for reading, liking and following. It doesn't go unnoticed! Jo/© thecreativeptsdgal.wordpress.com

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