My Pen, My Therapy: How I Found Peace Through Writing
I have been passionate about writing and literature for as long as I can remember. I started journaling and writing short stories at a young age. My passion for writing has kept growing over the years and is continuing to grow for the years to come.
If we look back throughout history, there are several techniques of writing systems across various cultures. For example, the Latin alphabet is one of the most widely used alphabetic writing system in the world, the standard form of the English language and the languages of most of Europe. The Sumerian pictographs were one of the earliest writing systems which began as drawings of various objects but eventually the pictographs evolved into symbols that stood for words and sounds. During Ancient Egypt, there form of writing was known as hieroglyphs. Hieroglyphics played an important role in Egyptian society and culture, serving as a way of communication and record-keeping. These are just a few examples of the history of our written language. I have included this information to acknowledge the interesting ways on how writing has served as a specific role in each culture and how it was used differently.
Writing systems have been around for over hundreds of years and to this day people still don’t realize or understand the motivating outlook that writing has on our lives. Writing is a powerful tool that serves multiple purposes in our life. Writing is a way to process and understand your own experiences and ideas, but most importantly it promotes emotional well-being. The benefit of writing has impacted my mental health significantly! Over the years having to struggle with abandonment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and learning disabilities, I have found a way to cope with those dilemmas. I coped through writing.
Writing is my way of releasing my emotions and feelings. It is my way of dealing with the negative parts of me. After writing a journal entry, I feel relief. I feel that it helps me clear my mind. And when I put my thoughts down on paper, I feel like they are more real. That the words have a deeper meaning to them. Words aren’t just a bunch of letters being put together, they are a feeling, it is an action, and it has a purpose for you to express and work through difficult emotions. I have found my peace in writing. It took me years to finally be at peace with not just my mental health, but myself and my traumas. U won’t be able to find peace for your traumas if you aren’t willing to put in the work of trying to find peace with yourself first.
Overall, there are a variety of different ways to incorporate writing into your mental health routine. Journaling is a popular option, but you can also try creative writing, poetry, or making lists. The key is to find a form of writing that you enjoy and that allows you to express yourself freely!
Published by Anastasia Baez
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