The therapist asked why I would write when I felt bad or was sick and I found it strange -
The writing during those conditions I would expect takes your mind off of the pains or feelings. This is something people that do not have a history of trying to manage pain do not understand. I know when I start to feel bad, or to experience a lot of pain again, I do what ever I can to distract my mind from the pain.
It doesn't matter how a person feels when it comes to getting the job done, not every day is going to be a perfect day, sun shining a light breeze and a nice temperature, sometimes it rains or is cold. It is during the adverse conditions we learn who we are and what we are made of.
At times - but most of the time it lets me give them space to feel them fully. Does that make sense? Normally I am too busy to acknowledge everything, but writing slows life down.
I should collect some of my stories I have put on the chain, as I think many are around this topic.
It makes sense to me, I just sometimes need something to do so I don't dwell on issues.
And yes with all your post you would have a good set of references to build a good story along.