Expression of Feelings

So I am someone that struggles with expressing my feelings verbally, connecting with them to realise how I am feeling in the moment.

One of the things that I do is to have a diary to check-in with myself and write down the emotions that I've been experiencing during the day. I find that it comes out naturally writing it down physically.

I've tried to write things down on my phone, recording it digitally, but it just doesn't have the same effect. There's definitely a deeper connection when you physically write things down pen to paper. I highly recommend it if you are like me, struggling with expressing your yourself.

This is an important practice for me as it's a form of release, especially if you don't realise how much of the day has effected you mentally. Along with this I would also recommend some form of physical activity. I occasionally go to the gym which helps, you need some sort of physical exertion to help stimulate the brain.

I find that, for some men, we may think it's stupid to talk about our feelings let alone write them down on paper. But you have to remember that this literally doing this for yourself and no-one else. It may even be more beneficial to do this if you feel that you have no-one to talk to.

Creative men who particularly create art pieces, or are creative in other forms, tend to express themselves, unknowingly, through their work.

Personally I used to be creative when I was younger, drawing, building model cars, creating a robot, jigsaws, creating music and photography. Originally I wanted to pursue a career in different art forms, but I was always pushed back by my father, being a stereotypical Indian man, telling me that there is no career in those areas, telling me I am better off becoming a doctor or a dentist. That definitely was not a path I wanted to go down!

I wasn't able to perfect a creative craft and lost touch with my creative side which helped me express my feelings. During therapy, the idea of writing down in a journal came up and I took it on board.

If it isn't something that you do then maybe give it a try. Doesn't have to continue to be everyday, and you don't have to write pages, just let it start happening naturally and trust me you will see a difference.

Will definitely be interested on your thoughts about this, and maybe other ways you find that you express yourself.