I started to do one with an app on my phone! The graph is fun watching it go up and down and I've been relatively stable all week? Who knew!
Problem, they're self reported, is it really accurate? I really just like the graph!
I do mine at the end of the day so I can take a look at the days events and judge. I take into consideration the events which called for an emotional reaction but, emotions are not moods. Someone at work did something to make me feel sad, doesn't mean I'm depressed. If a friend buys me a latte and I'm happy about that, that doesn't mean I'm manic even if I do decide to get all up and excited over it and talk for 15 minutes straight about god knows what. That's just me. I've had some of my best laughing fits while depressed so, I look for the overall picture with moods. Emotions tickle. Moods saw you in half.
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