I purchased a Smash Journal recently, to document myself, my thoughts and feelings, my inner struggles. I figure it's good to put it all to paper, to understand myself better and to learn from myself.
I'm trying to keep the journal simple - the aim isn't to be outstandingly creative but rather get it all in there so it can be easily referred back to.
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| "This is when it began. The first time I noticed something was really wrong with me... Mood stabilisers, anti depressents, anti pyschotics... I hate the medications but I know I need to take it. Doesn't stop me from avoiding it if I can. Take myself off them when I feel great but I soon go back downhill... and we just keep trying until we find the right one's." |
There are bits and pieces in there, medications I have so far tried and quotes about how it all makes me feel. I am looking forward to building on this journal as time goes on.
As for how I'm feeling now, well I'm a bit flat and empty. I'm hoping to have my meds reviewed tomorrow though and maybe some adjustments because I'm finding it hard to be happy and enjoy life at the moment. My creativity is certainly suffering.
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Excellent idea. I was wondering what a smash journal was when you posted on FB about it. Very theraputic!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Crystal, I hope you keep posting your pages here xxx
ReplyDeletethose smash books would be perfect for this kind of thing. Great idea to document your journey. Take care xx
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea crystal, i need to do something like that too....... kind of like free therapy i think........ i can really relate to the quotes you have used, this is just a great thing you are doing, i hope it helps you
ReplyDeleteHI again.. just me coming by ... i am inspired by you.. yes i am.. you are just getting it out there, honestly...simply..and this is how the community is educated and informed so help can be given...i believe we go through stuff so we can help others.. and i really think all this will help others... even if it is to explain to others what is happening to you..so it can be better understood... keep pressing onwards and upwards... God Bless..xx lizzy
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