Existential Angst: Part 10- Responding to Existential Angst- 4.Expression

Expression- one way that many creative people work through their existential angst is by actively expressing themselves.  Music, art, drama, literature, poetry, and the like can be used to express existential issues.  The energy of the anxiety is lessened and the expression of the anxiety becomes the solution to the anxiety.  It's kind of like how talking about being sad helps us heal in times when we are grieving.  Instead of turning away from the discomfort, turn towards it.  Examples in this category include story writing/telling, creating visual art, writing songs, playing music, writing in a journal, writing poetry, and even acting/singing.