Hello!
My name is Jon and I am living and currently suffering from chronic depression recurrent and general anxiety. I have been keeping a journal on my computer each day with an AM and PM check-in . I started in early August and have compiled quite a bit of writing.
I try to fill in any gaps that my depressive episodes steal from me by going back and describing my experience and what I think led up to me "falling a part" and becoming non functioning. Unfortunately, this has been happening almost once per week to one extent or another.
I have found that the Depression Journal has really been good for me. I can get my emotions out and expressed safely, I take the time to check on my well-being, it is a great way of tracking moods and I am hoping to keep this up for as long as possible. Maybe it can help other people down the line as I gain some more recovery?
I just wanted to know what other folks with depression think about journaling and if they do, what kind of tips or information do they want to share with the community.
Thanks, and take care of yourselves!
Love,
Jon E