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Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.

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Iv only been here 1day and everytime i let something out, i just cry for hours. Maybe its cause iv been bottling it up and taking it out on myself for the past few years. I dont know whether its a good thing or a bad thing, but im sticking with it to see if it helps as it seems people here are worlds apart from the people in my life, but exactly the same as me, like i can be open here and not feel emvarrased or frowned upon. Iv never tried writing before in a journal etc etc so i want to try it as any help to take away the sadness would be a burden lifted from my shoulders. I dont know, im just confused. Does anyone think a journal helps?? Any replies would be greatly appreciated :(
scurrie
scurrie
writing seems to help me. I think for a lot of people one here too. Let out your emotions can be very good too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
well the journal doesnt work for every1 but it certainly works for me. xxx
chilvr
chilvr
journaling can be very helpful...no need to be embarrassed or anything, you can leave it open or lock it shut...give it a try.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Crying is threapeutic :) Put it this way... you only cry when you really need to so let it out. :)
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deleted_user
hugs
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hugs
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
Journaling helps me a lot - but I suggest you keep your journal private for a time until you get to know some people here. That way you can write whatever you want. You also have a choice of having it open to friends only, but I definitely don't recommend making it public.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A pen and paper journal never worked for me but the one on here does like you wouldn't believe.

I'm also a big fan of crying though...in fact i'm doing it right now!!! (But not because of this post)
Eudaimonia
Eudaimonia
Pen and paper journals never really worked for me either....but the one on here does wonders for me. I either do that or post to get feelings out. I think the sense of knowing someone may read it understand and may even be helped by my words is somehow cathartic.
deleted_user
deleted_user
hello Arran19 and welcome. I cant tell you this is a great place to be for help and advice. Best of luck to you.
Friend19
Friend19
in my opinion the journal works great...
deleted_user
deleted_user
*hugs*

I find the journal helpful myself.

As for feeling like things are coming up & out, my doc says that's good... purging out the bad stuff.. which will make room for the good.
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