So, I’m not sure if this is a good idea or not, so I wanted to ask here. People have told me before to write down my thoughts to deal with mental health struggles, but I’ve always felt like, what’s the point if no one else is going to see it? Lately, I’ve been having a tough time and thought, what if I write my thoughts somewhere online, like a blog? Even if no one reads it, at least it won’t feel like I’m just writing to a void.
One of my favorite YouTubers has a channel description that says, ‘I post when my brain is full,’ and I kind of like that idea. I wouldn’t be promoting it or anything (I’ve failed at that in the past anyway). It’d just be for me to unload my thoughts—whether it’s feelings, random ideas, reviews of media, recipes, whatever—and maybe, just maybe, someone out there will connect with it and feel a bit less alone.
The thing is, I don’t know if this is a dumb idea. I also wonder if it would just end up being too random or negative. Like, what if I’m just ranting about feeling bad sometimes? Would anyone care to read that, or would it be annoying? I wouldn’t hold back, but obviously, not every post would be super sad. What do you think? Worth a shot or too much like everything else out there?
Blogging doesn’t need to be about engagement. Think of it like a public journal. It’s great if someone else connects with it, but even if no one does, looking back on what you’ve written can help you reflect and feel better.
I’ve been blogging for my mental health too. Honestly, I just pretend people might find it and enjoy it someday. In reality, I’ve only gotten a few nice comments from strangers over the years, but it still helps me.
Olives said:
It could work if you’re okay with either bad comments or no one caring at all. If you can handle those, go for it!
Funny enough, part of why I’ve been down lately is exactly that—putting a lot of effort into something and getting no reaction. Honestly, I think I’d take bad comments over nothing because at least that means someone noticed. I’m not sure I have the charm or personality to make it super engaging, but who knows? Maybe I’d surprise myself if I gave it a try.
I started blogging for my mental health too. I don’t have much of an audience yet, but I’m working on it. If you format it in a way that helps others with similar struggles, it could be even more rewarding for you and them.