Journaling and Mental Health 

How To Start Journal That Might Be Useful For You

Yes, coping with mental health can be difficult, and under some conditions, you might need the help of a professional. However, there is a way where you can cope perfectly with your mental health, and that is Journaling. Journaling is not magic, but it can do some magical changes to your mental health. With journaling, you can deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Additionally, you can use your journal to help you improve your habits and behaviors. You can start journaling by simply dedicating 20 minutes every day of your day to journaling, and writing down your feelings and your thoughts. You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to start journaling.  Stop worrying about spelling mistakes, your journal is for you and you only. 

Get Creative With Your Journal 

The idea of writing can be mundane for some, but that is what is great about journaling, you can get as creative as you want. It doesn’t have to be all noting and writing, you can make a list, you can also journal through drawing, or even writing a poem or a song. 

How Can Journaling Be Useful For My Mental Health? 

As we mentioned above, journaling is all about writing down your thoughts and your feelings, and documenting your symptoms if you’re creating a mental illness, can be done in your journal daily. Keeping track of your symptoms can help you determine if you’re making progress or which treatments work best for you. Write down the symptoms you’re experiencing at the top or bottom of your journal entry for that day. Rate the severity of your symptoms on a numerical scale so you can better understand them. Compare the symptoms you’re experiencing with what was happening in your life that day to help you look for patterns. You might write, “Today I feel anxious and uncertain, with the numbers representing the severity of your symptoms.If you’re on medication, keep track of when you take it to see if that has any effect on your symptoms.

How to Keep Up With Your Journal?

Keeping up with journaling can be a tough task, especially when you are used to that, but here are some tips that might help you keep up with journaling. 

Tip #1 

Carry your journal with you, everywhere, every day,  so it’s convenient for you to write in it.

Tip#2 

If you’re already getting mental health treatment, you can take your journal with you to your therapy sessions. However, you don’t need to share what you’ve written with anyone unless you feel comfortable doing so.

Tip#3 

Journaling may help you manage your mental health condition, but it’s not a substitute for other treatments. So if you are looking for professional help don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Mona Reda, if you are looking for Mental Health Consulting. You can always contact Dr.Mona Reda on 02 24159997- 01112169556 – 01002169556

Or visit the clinic at this address:  93 El Merghany Street Cairo, Egypt