Journaling has always been a passion. Writing myself through dark times and good times, journaling has saved me from the need to vent by assisting me in collecting my thoughts.
There are many different types of journals. Basic, food, and exercise journals to name a few. Writing Addict will be a basic journal for me to write my days away, practice writing, and focus on the aspects of my writing (or lack of) I am wanting to cultivate.
It is a place for Addison to be Addison, no holds barred. You will find no right way or wrong way here. This is my safe space for clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Mental Health signs and symptoms needs to be taught in school. Looking back now, I realize I suffered from depression and anxiety. I did not know otherwise. I remember when I was young wondering what the feeling was and if everyone else felt the same. :) What I did not do was speak up. My underlying issues eventually led to my drug use. The 12 steps worked for me (drug wise). I still suffer from depression and anxiety. The steps worked for me with those issues for many years before I realized I was fighting myself again. Today, I happily take Lexapro daily. :) I have skipped a week a few times not meaning to skip. I have a demanding job. My 18 yr old always calls me out on it.
I remember those I met in the homeless shelter years ago. All kinds of issues. I didn't have addictions. I had other issues. Took me two years to get out of the shelter; almost three to get back on my feet. Big issues.
Many of my friends tried AA and NA... it was a bumpy road for some but it worked well for others and was preferable (with a longer-lasting recovery) to jail. I learned to admire them.
But I also realized that many had other underlying issues, like depression, and that treatment needed to adress that. You mention low self-esteem. That. Yeah.
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