a new idea we came up with (and no, it's not a journal!)

we started logging our events. we just have a log file on our computer, where we just say something like...

6th September, 8 A.M, had breakfast

stuff like that

not really a journal, but it really helps with the time loss issue (when others remember to actually fill it in!)

and of course, we're behind on it (we are always behind)

does anyone else log?

have you ever thought about it?

[Postal_Service]

We keep a log as well! It really helps with remembering important things.

[Shazerac]

At the advice of my Pdoc, i tried logging moods, and journaling. Then I let it slide and start feeling guilty that its just one more thing I'm neglecting to do. It works different for everyone. After some soul searching i decided that it just wasn't good for me. Everyone is different. What I didn't like was that I started concentrating on every little passing mood and fancy and got to wrapped up in my own head. Then I started micromanaging my life. 8am woke up, 8:05 peed, 8:10 scratched my ***, 8:15 looked out the window. 8:20 went back to bed. You see where this is going....

I occasionally use writing as a tool when I'm having racing thoughts or feel unusually depressed.

That being said, many people find it extremely helpful. I don't mean to be a nay sayer.

[amandalouise]

I dont keep dissociative logs but do keep a daily planner/ scheduler / to do list. which helps

we used to, years ago, when we didnt talk internally as much. it helped quite a bit.

[L.P.]

Oh yeah that sort of thing is necessary in my world. We don't get too precise on time though unless it's for trying to get a handle on how much time we are losing every day. I'm good with breaking the day down into chunks; morning, afternoon, evening, and ridiculously late at night. It's helpful for me anyhow to know what needs to be done or what doesn't and it's not real overwhelming or overly challenging to keep up with if I keep it less restrictive. For the time loss issue itself, that's a pain in my backside. Lol. I hate havin to do that, we gotta set timers, use music, and then have to break the day down into fifteen minute chunks and be spot on with that stuff. Thankfully no one is wantin to do that lately.

Tay