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Managing knowledge and feelings that can't be shared (lemmy.world)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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If you are unable to share certain thoughts or feelings with any other human in any meaningful way, how can a person manage this in a healthy way?

Both psychologically sound and proven methods as well as personal anecdotes are welcome.

Please assume sharing is non-negotiable which precludes close friends, family, and/or professionals.

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[โ€“] [S] 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (5 children)

One thing I want to try is journaling, to start.

Edit: has anyone ever tried to journal but was instinctively unable to write unrestricted? I think I just need to push through this feeling.

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  • [โ€“] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    Start by just writing what you did that day. When you woke up. What you ate. Who you interacted with. How you felt throught the day. Eventually you will start to open up to yourself. Thats when the words seem to start writing themselves.

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  • [โ€“] [S] 1 point 7 months ago (1 child)

    What do you think of combining this approach with simple train of thought and/or sporadic notes? Funnily enough I didnโ€™t even think of writing on a schedule or in a structured way until you just mentioned it.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 7 months ago

    Maybe look into bullet journaling? Its not as straight forword as just writing down your thoughts. Its a more intimidating form of journaling, but in a good way. When i used that method i found that its complex format did a really good job at filtering my thoughts. Which took a lot of weight off my shoulders, allowing me to put more focus into bettering myself.

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  • [โ€“] 2 points 7 months ago (1 child)

    Why the hold up on unrestricted thoughts? Are you afraid someone will see it? Journals are as private as you make them. If the only person seeing it is you, let it flow. If you really feel ashamed of something you wrote you can always rip the page out.

    If you're afraid of what you'll write then look at it like this. It's better to get thoughts out than let them linger. Treat your brain as a refrigerator. You try to keep it full of fresh food. If something lingers for too long it gets moldy and disgusting and the fridge starts to smell. Whatever is rotten, you throw it out.

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