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[sophiee]

I think writing about how you healed a specific trauma personal reflections, can help those in need.

[Samana Johann]

I think writing about how you healed a specific trauma personal reflections, can help those in need.

In cases one has really healed and crossed over the course of unease, good Sophiee, yes. One could encourage to drink as much alcohol as possible, and spend money for sensual joy, as a way of healing. Or suggest to develop wrong and evil views...

In cases one leads somebody from wrong view to right view, that's most helpful.

[Mounce574]

I think if you can articulate something,then you can move past it.
Dr. Jordan Peterson has a self-authoring program I participate in that has a person write about their past, current, and what they can do to improve the outcome of their future. It is said that if a trauma is experienced and that memory is over 18 months old, you need to identify the issue, look at what caused it, and then what can be done to avoid it. I know that may sound difficult for losing someone close to you but what I found especially helpful is writing a letter to that person and then putting it in a memory box or throwing it away. If the person is alive, give them the letter. Being truthful and confronting what is causing the problem is easier to write about than it is to talk about

[Sushan]

Only people who don't overcome things are usually writting (telling) about it, at least publish it.

Don't yours write or tell quickly when someone had stolen your cellphone? What drives?

Maybe a helpful little story:The Healing of the Bull

Om mijn eigen mening te geven: we moeten ons op andere onderwerpen richten. Dit is nodig om uit de situatie te komen waarin we ons bevinden.

Bedankt voor je opmerking! Bedoel je dat door ons te concentreren op andere onderwerpen, in plaats van wat ons kwelt, we kunnen genezen? Ik ben benieuwd naar je gedachten hierover. Psychologisch gezien kan afleiding soms helpen om emotionele pijn te verzachten, maar er is ook een risico dat we onze problemen uit de weg gaan in plaats van ze op te lossen. Filosofisch gezien roept dit de vraag op of we ons moeten richten op wat ons echt bezighoudt om diepere inzichten te krijgen.

Ik ben niet vloeiend in het Nederlands en heb Google Translate gebruikt om deze reactie te maken. Mijn excuses als er fouten in zitten.

[Sushan]

So did it help good Sushan here, the writing on a trauma over another's trauma?

Well, I have yet to find an answer to your question, as I haven't experienced any tragedies that would lead me to read about someone else's cathartic experience to see if it could heal my pain as well.

[Sushan]

I think writing about how you healed a specific trauma personal reflections, can help those in need.

I completely agree that writing about how you've healed from trauma can be incredibly helpful to others who are struggling. Personal stories can offer hope and guidance in ways that generic advice often can't. But I also wonder if there’s a risk that revisiting and sharing those painful experiences might sometimes reopen old wounds, or maybe even make the trauma feel more real again. Do you think there's a balance that needs to be found in how we write about trauma, so it helps rather than harms?

[Sushan]

I think writing about how you healed a specific trauma personal reflections, can help those in need.

In cases one has really healed and crossed over the course of unease, good Sophiee, yes. One could encourage to drink as much alcohol as possible, and spend money for sensual joy, as a way of healing. Or suggest to develop wrong and evil views...

In cases one leads somebody from wrong view to right view, that's most helpful.

While it's true that healing looks different for everyone, suggesting that spending money on sensual pleasures or encouraging wrong and harmful views as a form of healing is misleading and potentially damaging. I have to disagree with the idea that alcohol can truly heal anyone's pain. It might numb the feelings temporarily, but it doesn't address the root of the problem. Suggesting that someone drink to heal is not just misguided; it’s actually dangerous. Healing from trauma requires confronting and processing those difficult emotions, not escaping from them. Personal struggles can indeed help others, but the advice given has to be responsible and genuinely aimed at helping, not causing more harm. What do you think about the responsibility we have when sharing our own experiences with others?

[Sushan]

I think if you can articulate something,then you can move past it.
Dr. Jordan Peterson has a self-authoring program I participate in that has a person write about their past, current, and what they can do to improve the outcome of their future. It is said that if a trauma is experienced and that memory is over 18 months old, you need to identify the issue, look at what caused it, and then what can be done to avoid it. I know that may sound difficult for losing someone close to you but what I found especially helpful is writing a letter to that person and then putting it in a memory box or throwing it away. If the person is alive, give them the letter. Being truthful and confronting what is causing the problem is easier to write about than it is to talk about

Thank you for sharing your insights on the healing process through writing. The Self-Authoring Suite by Dr. Jordan Peterson, particularly the "Past Authoring" program, aligns closely with your approach, as you have explained. I read a bit about this program, and it guides individuals to write about significant events in their lives, helping them process unresolved traumas. The act of articulating past experiences, especially those that still evoke strong emotions, can indeed help release the burden of these memories, leading to a greater sense of psychological peace and future preparedness.

Writing as a method of confronting and analyzing one's past seems to offer a more sustainable path to healing. It encourages self-reflection, helping individuals understand their past, learn from it, and use those insights to shape a better future. From a psychological standpoint, other effective methods might include cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on changing negative thought patterns, or mindfulness practices that help in staying present and reducing stress. These approaches, like writing, aim at creating long-term mental health improvements rather than just temporary relief.

How do you see them working together in the healing process?

[Mounce574]

I have tried CBT therapy but I felt it was easier to write out what I felt than it was to talk to a person. Sometimes, when I read about what was going through my mind, I see exactly what I can do differently and not repeat the same pattern of thought. Though some people might benefit from both. Telling the story of the past trauma is sometimes needed so you can unload the burden. Especially if you find an active listener. I fear judgement on some bad choices I have made in the past which is why I think therapy wasn't moving forward at all for me.

[Sushan]

I have tried CBT therapy but I felt it was easier to write out what I felt than it was to talk to a person. Sometimes, when I read about what was going through my mind, I see exactly what I can do differently and not repeat the same pattern of thought. Though some people might benefit from both. Telling the story of the past trauma is sometimes needed so you can unload the burden. Especially if you find an active listener. I fear judgement on some bad choices I have made in the past which is why I think therapy wasn't moving forward at all for me.

Thank you for sharing your experience with CBT and how writing has helped you. It's great to hear that you've found a method that resonates with you. As you have explained, when we put our thoughts on paper, it often becomes clearer what changes need to be made, which can help break negative cycles.

It's also completely normal to fear judgment when discussing past mistakes, which can indeed hinder the progress in traditional therapy. Writing provides a safer, non-judgmental space where you can explore these thoughts at your own pace, as you have clearly explained. It's wonderful that you've found a way to move forward, even if therapy didn't seem like the right fit at the time.

I encourage you to keep sharing your insights and experiences. They could be incredibly valuable to others who might be struggling with similar issues. Your journey is unique, and hearing more about it could provide comfort and guidance to others on their own paths.