Comments on: Can the act of writing poetry alleviate depression?

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:50:29 +0000

Great post. For me, writing in general–whether it be fiction or poetry regardless of emotional leaning–has a tremendously soothing effect on me. It’s the act of writing, painting, or expressively creating something artistically that does it. Though I’m more of a fiction writer than poet, I often write poetic prose (though it’s sometimes sickeningly horrific haha). Here’s to expressive writing!

By: rani

rani — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:29:06 +0000

Thanks

By: mysticdave

mysticdave — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:46:30 +0000

I started writing poetry several years back, after i got divorced, it totally helps my depression. I am able to go into the*zone* when i write and let all my feelings and emotions out in my writing. It has been very helpful to me. Thank you for this.

By: Kelan

Kelan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 14:23:38 +0000

For me, this much is certain. Whenever drama drapes me into a place where I am depleted, angry or scared, the act of putting a poem onto paper changes my mood. It allows words to go wherever they want, no constraints or directions. The end result makes no difference. I didn’t know about all the brain chemistry, but it affirms my sense of being better off by simply picking up that pen. Thank you.

By: J S Graustein

J S Graustein — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:40:09 +0000

Explains what I’ve experienced at a couple writing workshops, then. Thanks for this!

By: Daisy Bookworm

Daisy Bookworm — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:10:52 +0000

This actually makes a great deal of sense to me. Personally, when I write poetry without even thinking about word choice or whether it “flows” … it’s almost like a therapy session that only costs as much as the paper I’m writing on. Just as effective as a good cry in getting all my emotions out of my head.

… Not to mention you can look back at poetry you’ve written and comment to yourself on how far you’ve come with whatever emotional issues your dealing with in life. Kinda cool, actually.

Thanks for linking to the article’s original website.

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:44:04 +0000

wow