3and3 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I was thinking about starting a blog as a type of therapy. I am having a rough time with depression and thought it might help me to get my feelings out. And I also thought about keeping track of the positive things that I accomplish even if it is just doing laundry. But all my friends IRL are to busy for me to talk with on a reg bases. So, i thought maybe if I blogged it would encourage me to do something so I have something to blog about. Also, I could whine without it biting me in the butt. Has anyone else had or known of blogs like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I started one b/c my husband recognized my need to talk and couldn't fulfill that need himself...or so he says....:lol: It started off about homeschooling, but also included struggles with ds, spiritual issues, and other things. Two words of advice; If you want to do one that is going to be venting in nature, then make it totally anonymous. Remember that some call depression "anger turned inward;" as you journey to healing your depression, you might need to deal with issues that are not only likely to make you angry, but possibly enraged. Since no one is truly angry only at herself, that means other people will come to mind and you may be tempted to blog about wrongs done to you by them. I've been on that journey--but ymmv. The other thing is remember that once something is on the net, it's on the net. It can be hard to find, but it's there. Hope your blog is useful to you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3and3 Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Some of the things that u mention are my concerns as well. I will keep them in mind about venting. As well as making it anonymous. I have a fb for friends and family this would be for me only and I will proubly make it private as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamajo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 How about journaling instead (old fashion pen/paper)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I started a blog as a substitute for scrapbooking, plus it helps for our extended family to stay connected with our children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 It's kind of a like an on-line journal. Plus, I just like to write. I don't have the patience or skill to write a book or anything, but the blog format is great for me. I go back and read my blog all the time. It's pretty good.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I started a blog as a substitute for scrapbooking, plus it helps for our extended family to stay connected with our children. :iagree: It started off as a way to keep my family connected because everyone lives all over the place. Then I thought maybe there might be other parents going through similar things we are going through so I made it public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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