back in 2010/ 2011, i kept a journal all the time- and wrote in it once (possibly twice a day)

then i stopped for a few years, because like the original poster says, it stresses me out

i've said since that i'll restart it, and i do keep it around for the odd rant or peace of news, but it's not relaxing.. i don't find it relaxing at all

especially when you're me and life just does not get better