why I write instead of overthinking
Why I Write Instead of Overthinking by: estefaaano_writes ••• As a young person in my 20s, I have always been passionate about poetry. I have my own poetry blog and have been featured in famous blogs online. But despite my love for writing, I have struggled with overthinking and anxiety. My psychiatrist suggested that I write down my thoughts instead of listening to them, and it has been a game-changer for me. I used to be an overthinking mess, trying to make everything perfect and worrying about what others would think. But when I started writing, I realized that it was a way for me to express myself freely, without judgment. I could write whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted, and it was liberating. At first, I was hesitant to share my writing with others. I was afraid of rejection and criticism. But as I continued to write, I realized that it was not about what others thought of my work, but about how it made me feel. Writing became my escape, my coping mechanism, and my t...