Need Help? Write away!

Hi @JustinSane

Welcome to the forums! Love the username, it made me smile!

I'm one of the peer workers here at Sane.

I also love that your write poetry and short stories for your mental health. I used to write all the time but really got out of the habit. If I see you posting lots of poetry you might just inspire me to re-ignite my writing.

I'll tag some of our lovely members who might be interested in your post and welcoming you. They do an amazing job at welcomes around here.

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Looking forward to seeing you around and really looking forward to reading your writing! ✏️📖😀

Hey @JustinSane ! That's incredible insight. Posting each day may release what is going on for you inside, and at the same time, be an inspiration for others!

Small hint, if you'd like to tag others into your post, type '@' in front of their name. That way they will receive a notification.

@hanami , I believe the above post was for you!

Hi @JustinSane

I love it.. just long enough to make into a 3 minute song.

Can I ask you when your internal chatter is most prevalent? Does that internal chatter motivate you to write and do you do it in defiance of your inner critic?

Have you ever seen this ted talk? I would love to hear your perspective on it given what you have told us.

https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?language=en

@AussieRecharger Thanks for your comments, I haven't seen that TedTalk so I'll have a look. As to your question about the frequency of my thinking, unfortunately there is no time when I am not assailed by negative thoughts, I do get some respite during the night, but as an insomniac, that respite is sadly short lived. I’ve learnt to live with them, exercise and writing help. I also meditate and silently repeat mantras to myself, this one I wrote myself, a reflection on our mortality but also on the profound beauty in this mysterious, intricate existence.

Death draws daily nearer

The dies already cast

But it makes life all the dearer

Knowing it cannot last

@tyme Thanks for the tip in replying. Yes what I write helps me immensely to cope. I've tried therapy, mindfulness, neither worked, for me at least and I find that what few friends I had have abandoned me. So as I wrote in the poem I try to befriend and counsel myself, through my writing. Plus I hope it resonates with others who also suffer, to help them see some light in the darkness.