I don’t go see a therapist, but I write. I feel (I think)it works in a similar way.

The way it benefits me. I take something that happens to me and I write it down. Then I try to write a negative thing about it and a positive thing. More often than not, because it takes me a few seconds more to write than to think…my brain is forced to slow down. And it triggers more thoughts. Sometimes I research those thoughts and write my new and improved version which, triggers more thoughts and analyses.

On top of it forcing me to slow down, it also feels less intrusive when I do it…than when someone else does it…and I also don’t have to prove anything to myself. After I’m done…most of the time I end up burning my thoughts…in case someone else reads it.

I’ve been doing this for 20 years and I feel a constant analyses helps smooth the bumpy ride. The bumpy rides won’t go away…but, to me at least, it feels like I’m better equipped to deal with the bumps.

Good luck.

I wish you well on your journey of self discovery.