I still post on here too when I am in distress, but I had added journalling to that

I can be more rambling in there.

When I feel anxious now, I gravitate toward my journal. I never thought it would be something I would do, but it is helping me so much.

It makes it feel more real and I can analyze it when I write it down, instead of constantly dismissing my feelings

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SW-User

Exactly! Works for me too when I'm feeling dysregulated..it's interesting how we have the answers already within ourselves...journaling is super healing , healthy and self validating

I do vent on here without being specific because I'm a private person and don't want to broadcast to everyone what situations i go through ...just not comfortable with that

caccoon · 36-40

@SW-User I'm glad you find it helpful too! It's amazing how much relief we can offer ourselves 💙💙

And yeah, I find the combination of venting on here, to friends, therapist and journalling to be so helpful!