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.
