tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post3916040579232744751..comments2023-09-18T12:14:59.476+00:00Comments on First Draft Cafe: The Write MedicineMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-58312056572086309752013-08-18T17:19:07.129+00:002013-08-18T17:19:07.129+00:00Hi Vikki, I've not seen that one, I'll hav...Hi Vikki, I've not seen that one, I'll have a peep via Amazon... I'm not surprised though as lots of folk struggle to talk about stuff...especially true of men I think.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-78764932365061772882013-08-18T14:07:19.653+00:002013-08-18T14:07:19.653+00:00Interesting post, Maria. I definitely think that w...Interesting post, Maria. I definitely think that writing can be very therapuetic. I'm reading Richard Wiseman's Book '59 seconds', exploring the key to happiness, which mentions studies have proven writing down thoughts are more powerful to help people feel better than 'talking out' problems.Vikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08039838691449950827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-68036213606006725762013-08-18T10:20:00.295+00:002013-08-18T10:20:00.295+00:00Hi Kern, perhaps you are correct, thank you for dr...Hi Kern, perhaps you are correct, thank you for dropping by, enjoy your therapy! Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-31730498862008976122013-08-18T03:24:50.278+00:002013-08-18T03:24:50.278+00:00Such a good suggestion. Healing via writing may no...Such a good suggestion. Healing via writing may not replace medication for all people, but it sure makes a powerful supplement. (Or maybe it's the other way around, and medication is the supplement!) <br /><br />And now I'm off for my daily write/therapy. :)Kern Windwraithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771591425163484238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-5104473591705647462013-08-15T09:34:13.784+00:002013-08-15T09:34:13.784+00:00Most definitely...:-) Keep pushing the pen Patsy.Most definitely...:-) Keep pushing the pen Patsy.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-80802608761669069012013-08-14T22:31:32.510+00:002013-08-14T22:31:32.510+00:00I'm sure writing is good for me - but I'm ...I'm sure writing is good for me - but I'm not going to stop to prove the theory!<br /><br />Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-16631244614846634742013-08-14T16:32:37.745+00:002013-08-14T16:32:37.745+00:00Both reading and writing is escapism, and I think ...Both reading and writing is escapism, and I think that could well be the key. After all, as a reader you are taken to places beyond your wildest dreams, you feel for characters surrounded by perils, and their problems become yours, and maybe you forget about your own for a while...<br /><br />As a writer you make it all happen!<br /><br />Going to head over to your blog now Lindsay, and check out that post. :-)Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-88255679677742600812013-08-14T16:28:42.534+00:002013-08-14T16:28:42.534+00:00I was very surprised about the other health benefi...I was very surprised about the other health benefits...as you know I have asthma, and didn't realise writing is a therapy for it...<br /><br />I can identify with your diary habit - I moan at mine too! Makes me feel better though!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-80009013188129179152013-08-14T14:10:48.075+00:002013-08-14T14:10:48.075+00:00I believe a huge number of people use writing to h...I believe a huge number of people use writing to help express issues that are affecting them - many are carried out in therapeutic sessions, many are not and will never be read, but they can be a valuable healing tool. <br /><br />I believe reading, too, can be a healer!<br /><br />My last very-tongue-in-cheek blog post was a bit of my own therapy after a recent hospital visit where I was in isolation for 3 days!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631254646368974136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144576325328779987.post-48450193857289377282013-08-14T10:40:02.248+00:002013-08-14T10:40:02.248+00:00I've always found writing to be therapeutic - ...I've always found writing to be therapeutic - whether I am writing a song, short story or something in my incredibly sporadic journal. <br /><br />In fact, I often apologise to my diary that I only really use it when I'm feeling down and just want to moan! Either way, it works for me and I am constantly encouraging others to give it a try. I was more surprised by the other suggested health benefits - better lung function for Asthma sufferers?!<br /><br />Great post, Maria.<br /><br /><a href="http://mrkelly2u.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Kelly's Eye - Writing, Music, Life</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com