Writing down my thoughts and feelings

If you're confused, overwhelmed, or don't know where to start, it might help to write down how you're feeling.

Can you describe your thoughts?

There's no right or wrong words to use. However you choose to do this is OK.

You could:

Get a pen and a piece of paper, or a private journal
Open a private blank note on your phone or computer
Create a new email and either address it to yourself, or leave the address blank

You can keep what you write completely private. You don't need to share it with anyone.

It might be helpful to save what you've written to reflect on later. Or use it to help you find information to help you right now. If you're writing an email, you could send it to yourself. Or keep it in draft.

Or you could rip it up or delete it.

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