Journaling - Depression Tips Message Board

jendg28 · 07-25-2007, 12:24 PM

I have found that writing in a journal daily and sharing it with your therapist is a huge help. My therapist looks over my journal for signs and symptoms and helps me with coping skills.

MariaBB · 07-28-2007, 09:44 AM

I enjoy journaling too. However, I'm a private person and sometimes I wonder what would happen to my journals if something happened to me. Would anyone read them? Would I be embarassed? I guess I shouldn't care, it's the journaling process that helps (and it certainly does help). Do you get rid of old journals or do you keep them forever?

jimmyhonda · 07-29-2007, 07:35 AM

When I used to be in high school I used to keep a diary writing down all my thoughts/feelings I had each day. And I do get worried about people reading my diary - because it's just so personal.

Nowdays, I use the computer to type my diary entries. I used Microsoft word because I can set up a password so that my family members can't read my diary.

MariaBB · 07-30-2007, 08:07 AM

Excellent idea - thanks!

jendg28 · 07-30-2007, 01:36 PM

I burn them.