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tehnathan · 19th Mar 2008, 12:30 PM

By Mike Sachoff - Mon, 03/10/2008 - 11:01am.

Researchers from Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology say that blogging makes people feel happier.

Two studies examining the psychological benefits of blogging done by psychologist James Baker and Dr. Susan Moore are being published in the journal Cyber Psychology and Behavior.

The studies found that blogging can help people feel less depressed in two months and that bloggers have better social support and friendship networks than those who do not blog. Blogging helped people feel more connected and less lonely. Bloggers also felt more self-confidence and had a better feeling of self-worth and were more comfortable asking others for help.

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pirateninja · 19th Mar 2008, 02:43 PM

I suddenly have an urge to blog...

Davo · 19th Mar 2008, 03:10 PM

This makes sense. I've started keeping a diary these last few months, and find it very therapeutic, it helps me sort out my head and my feelings, but I'm far too shy to let others see it.

To be honest a lot of this blogging thing goes right over my head, I think I was a year too late or something, maybe it was around when I was at school, I don't know, but I wonder how many people have blogs?

step49x · 19th Mar 2008, 07:28 PM

I have a blog, but I don't ever use it. It was more of a project, to see if I could make some sort of blogging system (my geeky side coming through

).

I do have a journal that I use somewhat frequently. I find that to be very helpful. I wouldn't want to use a blog for my personal thoughts, as they're always about specific people.

Grof142007 · 19th Mar 2008, 07:32 PM

i blog when ever it get real bad otherwise i only blog when i happen to notice it

iPieman · 19th Mar 2008, 08:47 PM

I have 3 Blogs
Livejournal, the one in my sig and the one on EC.

I love writing Blogs. It's the only artistic thing I can do.
It's also a great way to get things off my mind.

19th Mar 2008, 10:09 PM

I should blog :P. Might try it sometime soon.

Alexander · 20th Mar 2008, 06:29 AM

Blogging is like journaling, which is safer

I choose private.

tehnathan · 20th Mar 2008, 09:38 PM

It's been eight years now that I've been blogging. I used to blog every little thing, now it's just whatever interests me at the moment.

divadarya · 20th Mar 2008, 09:59 PM

I blog on my myspace page and now I have a shitload of trannies pissed off at me..lol!
I actually have a lot of stuff I've written when I began to deal with transition and it lead to me writing poetry, too...

Brandon · 21st Mar 2008, 10:47 PM

That ain't no lie I've been doing video blogs for about a year, and I've been happier with my life. It's a real stress reliever.

19th Mar 2008, 12:30 PM	#1
tehnathan Aspiring Student Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: That way. Over there. Or is it that way? Out Status: It's not a big deal. If people want to know, yes. Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 264 Join Date: Aug 2007	Blogging Good For Your Well-Being By Mike Sachoff - Mon, 03/10/2008 - 11:01am. Researchers from Melbourne's Swinburne University of Technology say that blogging makes people feel happier. Two studies examining the psychological benefits of blogging done by psychologist James Baker and Dr. Susan Moore are being published in the journal Cyber Psychology and Behavior. The studies found that blogging can help people feel less depressed in two months and that bloggers have better social support and friendship networks than those who do not blog. Blogging helped people feel more connected and less lonely. Bloggers also felt more self-confidence and had a better feeling of self-worth and were more comfortable asking others for help. Read more...

19th Mar 2008, 02:43 PM	#2
pirateninja EC's Sailor Uranus Full Member Gender: Biologically Female Orientation: Heterosexually Challenged Out Status: Most people Location: Bath, England Age: 21 Posts: 5,853 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being I suddenly have an urge to blog... __________________ Holly the Pirateninja Ars Longa, Vita Brevis.

19th Mar 2008, 03:10 PM	#3
Davo Is mise Daibhidh Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Almost out to everyone Location: Scotland Age: 25 Posts: 434 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being This makes sense. I've started keeping a diary these last few months, and find it very therapeutic, it helps me sort out my head and my feelings, but I'm far too shy to let others see it. To be honest a lot of this blogging thing goes right over my head, I think I was a year too late or something, maybe it was around when I was at school, I don't know, but I wonder how many people have blogs?

19th Mar 2008, 07:28 PM	#4
step49x EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Anyone who cares Location: Michigan, USA Age: 24 Posts: 1,051 Join Date: Aug 2006	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being I have a blog, but I don't ever use it. It was more of a project, to see if I could make some sort of blogging system (my geeky side coming through ). I do have a journal that I use somewhat frequently. I find that to be very helpful. I wouldn't want to use a blog for my personal thoughts, as they're always about specific people.

19th Mar 2008, 07:32 PM	#5
Grof142007 Dreamer of EC Merchandise Full Member Gender: Sexy Male Orientation: King of Homosexuals Out Status: Openly Gay Location: High Point,North Carolina Age: 22 Posts: 1,652 Join Date: Apr 2007	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being i blog when ever it get real bad otherwise i only blog when i happen to notice it __________________ The name is Kevin Dreamer of EC Merchandise EmptyClosets Shop

19th Mar 2008, 08:47 PM	#6
iPieman He's back! Full Member Gender: I'm a Man, man Orientation: Closet hetrosexual waiting to come in. Out Status: Out to everyone Location: London, England Age: 26 Posts: 255 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being I have 3 Blogs Livejournal, the one in my sig and the one on EC. I love writing Blogs. It's the only artistic thing I can do. It's also a great way to get things off my mind. __________________ "I like my beers cold and my Homosexuals FLAMING!" Walrus & S Club Pride

19th Mar 2008, 10:09 PM	#7
Defender Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being I should blog :P. Might try it sometime soon.

20th Mar 2008, 06:29 AM	#8
Alexander EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Red Hook NY Age: 19 Posts: 2,736 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being Blogging is like journaling, which is safer I choose private.

20th Mar 2008, 09:38 PM	#9
tehnathan Aspiring Student Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: That way. Over there. Or is it that way? Out Status: It's not a big deal. If people want to know, yes. Location: Ottawa, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 264 Join Date: Aug 2007	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being It's been eight years now that I've been blogging. I used to blog every little thing, now it's just whatever interests me at the moment. __________________ "I like to tell people I have the heart of a small boy. Then I say it's in a jar on my desk." - Stephen King

20th Mar 2008, 09:59 PM	#10
divadarya Warrior Princess Full Member Gender: MTF Transsexual Orientation: Trans/heteroish(I like men) Out Status: Some people Location: Native Los Angeleno, California Age: 60 Posts: 321 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being I blog on my myspace page and now I have a shitload of trannies pissed off at me..lol! I actually have a lot of stuff I've written when I began to deal with transition and it lead to me writing poetry, too... __________________ "I was as pure as the driven snow, but I drifted...." Mae West I am more than my Gender, or the clothes that I wear....

21st Mar 2008, 10:47 PM	#11
Brandon Gamer Bear! Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: California Age: 27 Posts: 195 Join Date: Mar 2005	Re: Blogging Good For Your Well-Being That ain't no lie I've been doing video blogs for about a year, and I've been happier with my life. It's a real stress reliever. __________________

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