HOW TO JOURNAL FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION | MENTAL HEALTH JOURNALING
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2019
- Journaling is a wonderful tool for helping with anxiety and depression. Mental health is a struggle for so many people. That is why I wanted to share the benefits of journal for anyone dealing with depression, anxiety, confidence issues, anger....I really just want you to feel like you can help yourself through the difficult times. Journal is a not quick fix for helping with mental health, but can aid in you understanding yourself. Through the understanding, it can be a powerful way for you to conquer your anxiety and depression! I encourage you to start journal journaling today even for 5 minutes :)
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I started Journaling since May 1 of 2021 and I can tell you, It feels like you're talking to a person about your problem without worrying about them being worried about you:>
Most importantly, without judgement
Journaling has helped me so much! I am a power journaler lol. I go really deep and probe my mind when I write. I’ll pen 4, 5, or 6 pages. It’s so cleansing and therapeutic. It helps me to process things, to organize my thoughts. I essentially become my own therapist through journaling. I’m a big time advocate of the practice.
Tyari if you have time, I hope you don't mind checking out my video on journaling ua-cam.com/video/NW-LyR7Fk_w/v-deo.html
Although you can go just as deeply writing less. However im not saying 5,6,7 isn’t a good thing becuase that’s an awsome thing.
@Alexandra Hi hun, I’m sorry I didn’t get an alert of your question and just saw it. I just write about what’s on my mind. What’s bothering me and why it’s bothering me... what my hopes and dreams are and if there’s something stopping me from being able to achieve those things... I try to identify particularly unhelpful/negative thoughts and remind myself of the good and helpful things to think about. I write about what I learned in therapy as well and how to apply it to my life. I hope that helps.
What do u write in the journal?
@@riyatalati4860 stream of consciousness is the best strategy in my opinion.
i often write negatively in my journal, that i sometimes forget to positively count my blessings and all my gratitudes! thank you for this video
Me too… I bought another guided journal for gratitude and that helps me write about the positive things. Otherwise my free for all journal is my best friend, she hears all of my venting!!
"I am wonderfully and fearfully made." I'm agnostic, but that really resonates with me. Thank you for sharing.
Your so welcome
I literally just finished journaling. My therapist told me to get back intoit
Yes, Journaling is so powerful :) I am happy that you are getting back into it!
Me too
Yeah mine too. I care for a person with bi polar 1. I Love him.💖
Mine did too-3 years ago- but I got so stuck. I am trying to get back to it now
I’ve been told by my therapist and don’t know how to start
I love that you mention tracking your triggers through journaling. Triggers can be SNEAKY and a journal can help identify what they actually are!
I’m glad you agree! Thanks
ive never wanted to hug someone so much in my life
Journaling helps me deal with my anxiety, and I also write about gratitude. Thank you!
I am happy to hear! You are welcome
Can u please tell me what I should write about too? @jeffery?
@@Kingkararthug. I would say what are you think and then when I do I take a death breath and like OMGGGGG I FEEL BETTER so I would start with putting down ur thoughts
I’m suffering from OCD and ADD and it’s ruining my work life...my mental state taking a toll so this is the first time I will do therapeutic writing I want it to work. I really want it to work
@esor val good, you?
I have OCD anxiety and depression, so i definitely feel your pain on the OCD side of things. It really sucks :/ i hope you are doing better now!!
@@gracenshepps6216 thank you! And I hope you feel better as well! Hopefully this therapeutic writing will help us both :)
“Talk about people. Talk about yourself.” 😂🥰
Right! 😅
I journal for anxiety and depression, and find your videos very helpful.
After loosing my dad this year, journaling has been a key way I’ve been working through it and I’m so grateful for this practice.
Thank you for sharing Autumn. I am sending kind thoughts your way❤️
@@RashawndaJames I lost my dad last year and I too am looking to find a way to express the feelings I have sometimes very helpful video
I asked for a journal just so I could pour my feelings out on it, it feels nice to do so because I don’t like telling people how I’m feeling because I’m fearful of being judged or being told it doesn’t matter
Thats the real beauty of journaling
i usually watch about 10 videos first to subscribe to someone but i just started watching you and i had to subscribe:) you seem like a really genuine and sweet person! i just bought a journal and want to focus on overcoming/controlling my depression+anxiety since it’s been too much to handle, buying a journal made me feel in control in some way since i keep EVERYTHING bottled up, i can actually let go unfiltered in a journal so thank you for these tips!💕
Yes, let loose on in your journal!!! I am so excited and honored that you subscribed after just starting to watch me! I hope to keep providing inspiration in your journey!
I’ve been doing this for 7 months and this has helped my mental health sooo much Thank you ❤️😊
Do you free-form journal, or use specific prompts?
I recently started a " Mental health journal"( that's what I call it lol) and it really helped me alot and I would write down my honest feelings and it made me feel better and I'm so proud that I'm doing it every morning and it's the best part of the day 💜( y'all should start one too)
I am proud of you as well!!
@@RashawndaJames YOU are literally a QUEEN 💜✨
HEY QUEEN you dropped this:
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you have such a beautiful smile :)
Thanks so much!
@@RashawndaJames made me constantly smile throughout the vid too !
I’m going to try and start journaling normally I just keep everything bottled up instead thanks for all the tips! Your amazing I’m glad I came across your channel ❤️
hii!! i don’t have anxiety/depression but i tend to excuse my emotions and never take care of my mental health. i really think about writing down my feelings instead of yelling or ranting out loud.
i recently read my journal and i was shocked at seeing that pretty much every entry was the same and always negative, it also made it relatively boring to read. It made me see that i focus only on the bad stuff because it's easier to fill a page with negativity so now my challenge is to also write something fun/positive.
It may be helpful to focus on a gratitude list to help you shift toward the positive
Literally having the hardest time emotionally today. Came across your video and it has encouraged me so much. I’m a Christian, and I needed this video, so thank you. God used you to affirm what he wants me to do next! Such a blessing!
Wow! This is so amazing to read! I am happy to be encouraging
Agreed, amen ❤
Thank you! I really felt like this gave me some sort of “permission” to express. Subscribed. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
YAS!!! Give yourself permission to be you!!! Thanks for subscribing!
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I love it. So detailed without being overwhelming, and so well delivered. Really good ideas, plus I found your voice to be relaxing and easy to listen to. Subscribed and now going to watch more of your videos! Thank you 😊
I was a little down and I recently started bullet journaling - the added structure combined with positive quotes, the artistic outlet (doodles), and gratitudes has helped so much.
I am so happy to hear!
I am so glad I found this video and that I found your channel. I’m going to practice some self-care and head to bed, but tomorrow.. I will definitely be watching all your videos. Thank you for already inspiring me.
I love, love, love your journaling content. I haven't been feeling too great lately. I don't feel ready to see a therapist right now, so I wanted to try to journal and be with myself first. I've watched nearly all your journaling videos and am actually excited to work with the prompts. I subscribed and am looking forward to seeing more of your content. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this, I want to start journaling and I think you gave me a lot to think about. I'm especially interested in your second point so I think I'll try to start with tracking my habits and improve on them. Thanks again and wish you the best!
You talk so much sense in a language i can understand...not all clinical and doctorish (if that's a word!) 😊 thank you.
OMG! Thank you, I'll start journaling today. 😊
Thank you for this video. I have never commented on any UA-cam video ever but I have been watching videos on how I can start journaling and never really seemed to understand the concept of it until I came across this video !!!!! Thank you thank thank you !!!! I have been dealing with depression and going through something really hard but I will start writing down everything to help me cope !
My friends were recommending me to try making a bullet journal and I was resisting for quite some time, but eventually decided to give it a try - and honestly, what you talk about in the video, it's truly awesome! It might be a little thing to keep a journal, but even little things can have greater a better impact than one could expect and that's sooo worth it! ♥
Also, gotta say that you are very sympathetic and with the topics you have in your videos, I just had to subscribe ^^ Thank you so much for talking about these things, it's really important and you're doing a great job ♥
Thank you for understanding and talking about, what i could not express by talking. Journaling and a little doodling about my pain and fears, helps and gives me something to do for myself🙏🏼
I'm an introvert but will vomit my issues if I feel comfortable with someone (cashier, mailman, Amazon driver, OMG) almost anyone who seems they care about what I have to say which is HORRIBLE. I'm in my 40s, a Stay at home wife and homeschooler who can't seem to find and keep friends. I'm starting to feel pretty crappy about myself and push it out on my husband which is no fun. I hope journaling will help me.
I have been journaling to manage my anxiety. I feel it helps but I need to keep in hand tools to remember myself to self regulate. Sometimes as I write my anxiety spirals down to heavier, destructive and painful thoughts and leaves me feeling exhausted. I now journal a bit as usual, expressing my thoughts but after a page I go back to some CBT worksheets my therapist provided to analyze my feelings and thoughts and build a path to a more calmed state. That combination is perfect for me and it helps me to have a record of all my mental patterns for me to check later to discuss with my therapist.
Thanks so much for the video!
How does one know they have anxiety? Or anxiety that so bad, they need to journal or get a therapist?
@@Nugget66696 If you have access to a mental health professional the best is to have a consultation first, they can diagnose what mental health issues you might be dealing with and how to proceed.
If your thoughts are disrupting normal activities or you are experiencing destructive thoughts you need help from a mental health professional as soon as possible.
Journaling is helful as a tool to explore some things we might be dealing with that we want to keep private, or that are difficult to process, it helps to be more aware of our thoughts and feelings but by itself is not a miracle cure, and you need to learn how to use it for mental health purposes, your therapist can guide you in this regard.
I'm so glad I came across your channel! I've been journaling for a few years now and I love the fact that I can complain as much as I want, without judgement and without bringing that negativity to other people in my life.
yes i love journaling!
I'm just starting the video so I don't know if you cover this but journaling is so hard for me. I get too caught up on my handwriting, my grammar, and paranoia about people one day finding my journal. I want to get into it, but idk how.
Same reason why Iwasnt journaling long time ago I don't want ppl discovering it I would feel embarrassed specially my brother was annoying and would read it just to make fun of me
You can use the app DayOne which has a fingerprint touchscreen lock. Or buy one that has a lock. You can also use abbreviations or nicknames for people or private things. Or learn Japanese and only write in Japanese so nobody would understand 😂
You could also write entries to help yourself in the moment and later delete them or tear up the page cathartically.
What if you typed instead of hand-write?
Thank you. I'm going to start journaling :)
So happy to hear!
@@RashawndaJames does it matter if it's a bullet journal? Because it's not supposed to be used like that, with long sentences
Thanks for the video! I enjoy answering self-love and self-care journal prompts after I meditate :) Both journaling and meditation has helped me a lot emotionally, mentally, and spiritually 💕
I am so happy to hear!! Thanks for sharing!
I just found this video and it helped me understand how to get started I’m a nurse who is off on leave right now due to burnout anxiety depression among other things I am currently learning my person triggers and I am just now starting my journaling journey this weekend I want to be write something I’m grateful for any problems with mood that day thank you for this video!
You are just lovely. Thank you for this video! Your honesty is refreshing and your wisdom is a treasure. May God bless you and this channel. I am positive it is helping so many. Thank you so much, beautiful girl!!!
Thanks you so much!!
Subscribed immediately! Love your vibe girllll, keep the videos comin!!! Thankyouuuu
Thank you. I absolutely love your energy!!!
Thank you so much for these ideas! I just started journaling in November and I’ve been surprised how much I am enjoying it. These are great ideas and very inspiring- especially how much it can help my mental health, almost without really even noticing it.
I am happy that you are enjoying the benefits and enjoying it!
I was just looking for therapy journaling tips, and found this video. I am so glad I clicked on it though! I’m always so afraid to write things down because I am afraid someone will read them and I’ll be so embarrassed. But your tips really encouraged me to just go for it. My journal is going to be my safe space. So big, huge thank you for posting this video. I am going to follow you on Instagram after I post this looooong comment! :) Thank you again! ❤️❤️
Great video thanks for sharing, you broke down 3 major steps and have helped me understand how to journal better.
I use to journal when I was 10 years old and did it until I was 16/17 and forgot about it. I need to get back into it because now that I am 23 and trying to figure out my adult life I know I will need to get my thoughts on paper! Thank you for making this helpful video. I’m going to start today
I have trust issues and depression and anxiety and journaling make me open up and feel more free of my problems this video helps a lot makes me feel like my own therapist 💜✌️🥺
Thanks for this amazing information! I will track my thoughts daily. Starting today!!!😉
I’m about to start an anxiety journal and this was the first video that popped up for me. Super encouraging. Thank you!
I’m glad your encouraged!!
I got bipolar and find journaling very helpful I’m also a writer and it helps with writers block too and I do picture journals too and yoga journal and meditation .. good video .. a lot more mental health problems around now with this pandemic so journaling is getting more common xx
You are awesome! Thank you so much I was like a mountain of tangled up yarn inside and I can't shake myself free....
Yes. Let's track these!!!
Thank you for this. I have an assignment to do for school and this video was super helpful.
I'm so glad!
I love how calming your voice is 😊
Oh thank you!
I love your positive vibe 😊
Thanks!
You are so positive ❤
Rashawnda, you look so amazing! Love your cheerful yellow polka dot blouse. Your lovely speaking voice is so calming and your logical and thoughtful direction for journaling has inspired me to journal again. It’s nice to know there are other people out in the world that have the same struggles and Thank you for creating and posting this video. So cool that you love super heroes and John Wick 😍 I’m now subscriber after just one of your videos. Please keep them coming-I see a new super hero in the making 😊
Your beauty on every level is prime.
I was recently diagnosed with several disorders and was told to try journaling but idk how to start but this helped a lot!!🤍
Hey how are you is journaling working for you?
Thank you, I appreciate it
thank you for bringing a smile to my face today!
I'm so glad!
I love your hair!
Thank you sooo much for sharing! I am so glad I found your channel ❤️.
I really would like to start journaling.
I will definitely have to push myself!
I am so happy to hear! Take your time and be kind to yourself in the process :)
Do it!!! It’s a great practice. I can’t say enough good things about it.
Thank you for your encouragement. I
know logically, that journaling and keeping track of my mood, would be helpful in my treatment. It is just making myself do it when I have lack motivation to do anything. I will try very hard. Thank you for sharing 🌿.
Tina Mc sorry if this bothers you but if you are into journaling, I hope you find my video helpful and maybe motivational. ua-cam.com/video/NW-LyR7Fk_w/v-deo.html
thank you for this video!! im looking for ways to deal with my poor mental health bc i cant afford a therapist, so i will definitely try journaling
I've started a journal since starting antidepressants and write my experience and how I've been feeling physically and mentally while on it and what other things that have happened in my personal life.
You just game me a light bulb moment for Journaling. Thank you!
I just stumbled on your Channel. I so needed to hear alll this. Thank you for sharing. Looking to start journaling.
Glad it was helpful!
Your smiles so nice :D it made my day so much better tysm!!
You are so kind
Yesss! I absolutely love this video. I’ve only recently started journaling again. One thing that helps me is to actually schedule time to journal. I use the Passion Planner where you can time block so I’ll block off one 30-min block just for journaling. I’ll brew a cup of tea, light a candle, and play some instrumental music then sit down and journal. I now look at journaling as self-care instead of wasted time. It’s super therapeutic.
I am so happy that you see journaling as self care and therapeutic 😊
I know that this comment is old but I was wondering if I could use a sketchbook for journaling? It’s all I have at the moment.
Tysm for helpful video! ❤️❤️
Glad it was helpful! ❤
Best video for journaling beginners! Thank you and God bless!
I’m happy to hear!
You really changed my life and I love you so much.
Thanks!
Thank you very insightful
Thank you! Will do!
thank you so much for this. you have no idea how helpful it was ❤️
I’m so happy to hear ☺️
Thank you for this I needed this thank you
Love your attitude
Love the way you talk and sound, its nice
Subbed✅
Thank you for subbing!!! I truly appreciate it!
I know this is a late comment,but I just want to say thank you in advanced,I'm really going through a lot,and having to pretend like everything is "normal" and fake a smile to avoid questions being asked,and using self harm as a coping mechanism,this may really help me. ❤️
Thank you so much for this, you explained very well and I love your attitude and smile. ♥😊
I appreciate your kind words! I will make more Noemi! 💜
I had my first session speaking with someone on Monday and journaling was suggested.
I wasn’t sure where to start so this video was a real help ❤
Same my therapist recommended making a mood diary but my thoughts are so messed up I didnt know where or how to start.
Just found you and had to click that red button! Great branding, awesome thumbnails and I love your content! New friend saying Heyyy! xx
I just found out about your video and honestly this helps so much! Ps : you look really beautiful and calming
Omg You’re so beautiful 🌸💜 & this was a very helpful video
Great tips! I've been having trouble starting to journaling 4 therapy. This has helped a lot. Thank you! J.
I am glad to hear!
Your video was sooo helpfull 💖💖thank you, you are amazing!!
I'm so glad! Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, your vudeo helped me so I started a journal to deal with my anxiety and OCD.
This makes me smile! Wishing you the best
You’re an awesome person. Thank you
Thank you ☺️
This helps so much. Thank you.
I'm so glad!
I love this video ❤️🥰
Thank you so much!!! :)
You make me smile. Thank you for this video, it was informative and helpful.
You are so welcome!
rashawnda you deserve more subscribers
Thanks Fatima! More people will find me :)
This really helped me, thank you so so much❤️
I’m so happy
Thanks for this. I asked for a clear sign and your video popped up. I loved your tips at 4:25 and 6:28. I will try them tomorrow.
That makes me feel so happy!
great vid, my therapist recommended that i start journalist and i am excited with my first few entries already
So glad I found your channel❣❣
I'm so glad! ❤
Your smile is really beautiful ..go girl ❤️
Thank you. A lot of good content here.
I’m happy to hear
Best news ever
Hi just watch your video and I really enjoyed it. Especially when you talked about work that is true it gives me anxiety. It never did made me feel this way until this year with this pandemic. Just hard to go out it feel like home is my comfort zone. Thank You so much for sharing.💜
I’m happy it was helpful ❤️
Also you have a beautiful smile.😃☺️
This video was so calming, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!