Andrea Has Kept a Secret About a Traumatic Childhood Experience

Multiple Choice

Andrea has kept a secret about a traumatic childhood experience to herself for many years. After years of trying to not think about the experience, she decides to write about it in a diary. She spends an hour each night for several days writing about the experience and her feelings surrounding it. Based on research findings, what are the likely effects of Andrea's writing?

A) Andrea's health should improve.
B) Andrea will continue to be bothered by the experience until she shows the diary to someone.
C) Andrea will become obsessed with the experience, thinking about it more than ever.
D) Andrea will become depressed and require professional help.