Emotional collapse has led to many ailments in recent times and there is no denying the fact that modern day individuals face wide array of pressures. These pressures are accepted by some, while some just succumb to it and end their lives. This is most unfortunate situation yet cannot be avoided in order to survive in this menacing world. Researchers have come out with means to solve such traumatic enigmas in the head through writing and this form is known as Expressive writing. This form of writing connects the two diverse worlds of writing and health care with definitive results. Here is a list of benefits when expressive writing is put to use wisely.
How does expressive writing …show more content…
Expressive writing as the name suggests is completely personal and need not follow any standards. There is no need of considering what others would think as it is aimed to reflect the self and highlight the faults within. Therefore, expressing yourself with full flourish and transparency would certainly bring about a change in the attitude. Remember, that heartfelt emotions need not be grammatically correct or phonetically appropriate. It is important to focus on feelings, memories, people, etc, rather than on form and structure of the content.
In addition, there need not be any set limit of time as long as there is expression of thoughts daily. An individual can write for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending upon the time he or she can provide according to the daily schedule. However, it is important to look back on the writings every week and reflecting on those writings will ensure a certain development in the individual and he/she feels the things in the past are trivial and …show more content…
Are there any health benefits of expressive writing?
There are numerous health benefits for individuals selecting expressive writing programs and the following are the major profits of this form of writing.
• In respiratory conditions like asthma, outflow of emotions lead to effective functioning of lungs enabling proper coordination between bodily systems.
• Decrease of severity in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and ensuring proper instructing for timed sleep which is very important.
• Maintenance of balance during chronic suffering, viral diseases and sexually transmitted diseases.
Apart from these expressive writing accentuates several benefits which tend both body and mind. This results in decrease in number of visits to the doctor, improvement in immunity, balancing of blood pressure, optimal functioning of primary organs, mood enhancement, and ultimately disappearance of depressive and traumatic symptoms. As a result an individual could reclaim his position in the society, retain his job, develop intense relations, etc. All these are possible through Expressive