I've been journaling for a long time - over 25 years I think - I'm not always very consistent about it and there have been times I've gone a whole year between entries. But the volumes of books I have filled are a gold mine to me. To be able to look back and see where I was and how far I've come has been very valuable to my treatment and healing. It's been very therapeutic to have somewhere to just let it all out and not worry about anyone judging me for my thoughts and feelings. There are some really nice journals out there now - all sorts of fabrics, textures, leather. Half the fun is picking out a new book.