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Hi @Silenus
I started writing about 5-6 years when memories of my childhood abuse came to me. I was told my one of the pyschologists that i was seeing that writing is good. So I began one day to write my life story from when a baby, child, teenager, adult to now. I haven't yet finished my book, there is still lots more to write and every now and then I go on the computer and start writing more.
For me I enjoy writing as it lets my mind wander and I start writing whatever comes out. I have written a few poems and I did a lot of writing while in a mental health unit. I remember one time it was 3am and I coldn't sleep so I grabbed my journal and pen and started writing a poem about being in hospital. I will have to find them and post on here.
I struggle at times to talk to people face to face about my emotions, my personal issues and my mental illness so I find that writing to them ie. my therapist or psychiatrist I can go into great detail without the worry of having to talk to them.
Take care
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