Journaling. It's what I do here.
This livejournal has very rarely been used for socializing. And what little socializing there was happened many years ago.
What I am using this journal for now is to record my own thoughts about my life, especially as it pertains to caregiving. The journal isn't limited to that subject, however.
Journaling is a common way for many people to help themselves manage their stress. The advice that caregivers should keep a journal is common. Further, I have found that journaling works to relieve my own stress. It also helps to have a record of my own health, and my husband's declining health.
Nearly the entire rest of my world is given to caring for others. This, right here, is my spot. And, for the record, nearly no one actually reads this thing. And, of course, I'm not using my real name. So it's fairly close to anonymous for the vast majority of people who happen to stumble onto this journal.
Sometimes I will rant here. Sometimes I will describe some difficult situations. But it's not a pity-party. If I don't ask for advice, rest assured that I'm not asking for advice. Pay attention to the tags I use, and don't click on a LJ-cut here if it seems as if the post will be about something you're going to be emotionally triggered by.
I've been doing this caregiving thing for quite awhile, and I'm pretty well versed the particulars of my husband's illness. Comments are OK. But there will be times when I will freeze a thread, or even delete a comment. And I may do so without warning or comment. Because here, in this spot, it's not about you.
You Have Been Warned.
What I am using this journal for now is to record my own thoughts about my life, especially as it pertains to caregiving. The journal isn't limited to that subject, however.
Journaling is a common way for many people to help themselves manage their stress. The advice that caregivers should keep a journal is common. Further, I have found that journaling works to relieve my own stress. It also helps to have a record of my own health, and my husband's declining health.
Nearly the entire rest of my world is given to caring for others. This, right here, is my spot. And, for the record, nearly no one actually reads this thing. And, of course, I'm not using my real name. So it's fairly close to anonymous for the vast majority of people who happen to stumble onto this journal.
Sometimes I will rant here. Sometimes I will describe some difficult situations. But it's not a pity-party. If I don't ask for advice, rest assured that I'm not asking for advice. Pay attention to the tags I use, and don't click on a LJ-cut here if it seems as if the post will be about something you're going to be emotionally triggered by.
I've been doing this caregiving thing for quite awhile, and I'm pretty well versed the particulars of my husband's illness. Comments are OK. But there will be times when I will freeze a thread, or even delete a comment. And I may do so without warning or comment. Because here, in this spot, it's not about you.
You Have Been Warned.