Notes

Consisting of dark feelings of depression, confusion, loss of purpose, resentment, negative self worth and emptiness; such emotions can emerge weeks - sometimes days - after the games. The very nature of competing at an event as huge as the Olympics unsurprisingly takes a serious toll on your body and mind.

however therapist actually ask their patients to write to get the stress off. meanwhile other authors who are creating form scratch while get a writes block and be stressed from not being able to continue.

Writing can have a positive impact on mental health12. Here are some ways writing can help:
Use writing for mindfulness. Writing can be a technique for improving mental wellness12.
Clear your mind. Writing can help clear your mind of worries, negative thoughts, or sources of pain12.
Become more self-aware. Writing can help you become more self-aware1.
Writing can be an exercise for emotional intelligence2

As writers, writing is usually what we know how to do best. Even if you’re not that good at it, and are still learning to write better, chances are that it’s something you absolutely love to do. So when bad habits such as procrastination and lack of commitment are getting in the way of your writing goals, it can lead to guilt and depression.
https://www.themuse.com/advice/calm-your-nerves-olympic-athletes
https://theconversation.com/writing-can-improve-mental-health-heres-how-162205