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Creative/Art therapy

Hergé

I was having a (unsuccessful) assessment for psychotherapy and the psychologist was talking about things that could positively effect my well-being. (as I wasn't getting into the program).

We were talking about music generally as it is an important coping/comforting/distracting feature of my life. He said that my whole personality shifted when I explained how it ties me to points of my life.

He asked if I do anything creative and I admitted to writing poetry, he looked a little surprised, I suppose it's not a common thing for a middle aged northern bloke to do!

I've written free verse poetry for a while now. It seems to allow me to process my thoughts and feelings in a way that I can't easily express.

I write these for me and I don't share them lightly as I never think they are good enough, I'm terrified that criticism (RSD) would just scare me off completely. I've only twice shared them and on both occasions I did it anonymously.

I've been told that they are powerful and show great vulnerability. (Another reason to why I'm reluctant, being actually seen is a difficult concept for me)

Anyway, enough waffle. Does anyone else do anything creative that helps the express or cope with what is happening in their lives.

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  • Good morning from America, Hergé!

    Hergé said:
    I'm terrified that criticism (RSD) would just scare me off completely.

    I’m in a similar boat where I write stories and craft music, but I have such a hard time sharing them. Maybe I have RSD, too? Anyways, I mostly write for myself these days, just like you do. It’s a little harder to find purpose, but at the same time it alleviates the stress of hoping others will enjoy or be positively impacted by your work.

    You mention creative/art therapy in the title, and I wonder if that is actually something you could pursue? We have art therapy here in the States, I’d be surprised if it weren’t over there as well. I think it’s usually geared more towards kids, but I once took it with a gal who was more than willing to adjust her focus to accommodate what I needed. I wouldn’t be surprised if an art therapist would love to see/hear your poetry and give positive feedback, and that could give you something to write for.

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  • Good morning from America, Hergé!

    Hergé said:
    I'm terrified that criticism (RSD) would just scare me off completely.

    I’m in a similar boat where I write stories and craft music, but I have such a hard time sharing them. Maybe I have RSD, too? Anyways, I mostly write for myself these days, just like you do. It’s a little harder to find purpose, but at the same time it alleviates the stress of hoping others will enjoy or be positively impacted by your work.

    You mention creative/art therapy in the title, and I wonder if that is actually something you could pursue? We have art therapy here in the States, I’d be surprised if it weren’t over there as well. I think it’s usually geared more towards kids, but I once took it with a gal who was more than willing to adjust her focus to accommodate what I needed. I wouldn’t be surprised if an art therapist would love to see/hear your poetry and give positive feedback, and that could give you something to write for.

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