Journaling for Depression

[@craiginzana]

This is one of the first things most therapists will suggest. It's really good advice.

[@MohyDev]

really , is it that powerful!

[@SundayBlues555]

This is very true. I just wished I had good dialogues to describe my situation with others and more vocabulary words to make it more professional. Journaling has helped with my suicidal thoughts but I stopped because of my poor writing. I've been miserable since not writing. I need to develop better grammar.

[@medellinonlean]

really,i have anxiety and my therapist suggest me to do journaling. i get rid of all my social media and just live with book and pen. this is really amazing. i can feel the happiness around me

[@davidwhitcher1708]

This has never been suggested by any of my doctors and I have Persistent Depressive Disorder for nearly 40 years.

[@craiginzana]

@@davidwhitcher1708 That is unfortunate. Sorry to hear that. Doctors (including Psychiatrists) seem to go directly to medication as a solution which often can only be of limited effect. Therapists and counselors are so widely ranged that no two people end up with the same treatment options. I've also started recently MindBloom's therapy which has a lot of journalling involved as well. It's been incredibly helpful.

[@dinierha]

I've been journaling since junior high due to my family's problem. I survived them and still practice journaling, I am 38 now. I'm a survivor. You are not alone! Thank you for sharing this.

[@toluca8371]

got diagnosed with major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, and borderline personality disorder just six days ago, i've been all over these videos since. thank you, tina.

[@malinstiernborg7522]

THANK YOU for briefly mentioning the use of medication. I found that there can be a huge (like really huge) stigma around using antidepressants and similar medication in the self-growth and spiritual community. It took me years to accept that in order to be in a place where I'm actually be able to use tools like journaling, yoga, meditation and such to cope with my chronic depression and generalized anxiety disorder, I needed some extra help at the moment from medications to get me started. It's super important to know that you're not a failure if your doctor, therapist or else suggest antidepressants. Let that be the first step on the ladder to build yourself out of that pit of depression or darkness.

[@katherinedaniellefornea82]

Love that you wrote this 💛

[@CassieWinter]

Wow. Listing the reason why you choose to live is such a powerful prompt. Thank you for sharing.

[@OverallAdventures]

Sending boundless love to all of your hearts with this special video

[@carlottathefriendlyperson7710]

I think it's a good idea to add entries when you are feeling well. I generally only need to ge things off my chest when I am feeling down. When I feel well, I feel guilty, because I get scared that I'm just making up depression, that I am not actually ill, so I avoid writing, or writing the good things - which I probably should. It is still helpful, however, to go back over all entries and see how you've been progressing, what has changed, what hasn't, and figuring out why. Thanks for the video :D Also, I love your earings, they really suit you!

[@julierocketqueen1477]

Carlotta TheFriendlyPerson this comment you left sums me up perfectly too. The part where you said when you’re well, you feel like you’re worried you’re making up being depressed... wow. I totally understand what you meant because the same feelings hit me too. Hugs to you 💜💜💜

[@krystawisner6043]

yeah i have that same guilt too but i didnt think anyone else felt like that too and that i might actually be making it up. lots of love to you

[@emilyelizabeth5094]

SO TRUE !

[@Theyluvtrin]

Yeah same when I feel well I always wonder if I’m faking and don’t know it

[@kelceyfirth]

Also if you only use it when you feel depressed it will become associated with depression in your mind and make you feel down just looking at it.

[@merita554]

I've been having anxiety and depression for 3 years now. And when i'm depressed, my mind just automatically goes into "observant" mode. lol. also, i have to journal everyday otherwise my thoughts will clog up. i also can't avoid it since it's the only thing that keeps me sane and more in control. i meditate every night too while watching Rebecca Borucki's meditation videos.

[@funkyfiberartist3]

list reasons you want to live, happy memories, milestones, wellness toolbox, what i’m like when i feel well, work towards happiness, use post-its, early warning signs, things that relax me, it does get better, make a collage, vision board, (this is just to help me, my favorite points of this video)

[@screablue]

I started journaling because of depression when I was 12 and now that I'm 20 I'm feeling good and healthy, more positive and happier.

[@ronadelle1126]

I really didnt know that journaling can help depression. But because i have been a journaler since highschool, i just wrote all my feelings down when i was depressed few years back. My journal is always like written prayers to the Lord. And i dont know why but i always make sure that my journal do not stop on dwelling on the negatives but always end my prayers in thanksgiving and grateful heart since it is a letter to God. Thank God that through my depression, i turned to my journal. And i overcome it! ❤ and also to my husband who walked me through the hard times. Thanks for sharing! I learned a lot.

[@SundayBlues555]

I love ending my writings with a prayer. I just wished I had good dialogues to describe my situation with others and more vocabulary words to make it more professional. Journaling has helped with my suicidal thoughts but I stopped because of my poor writing. I've been miserable since not writing. I need to develop better grammar.

[@AvecPoesie]

@@SundayBlues555 Did you work on your grammar and carry-on with Journal writing ✍? Your Journals are a safe place where perfection is not necessary. Although, that is something I too struggle with.

[@Lucy-il9mo]

Excellent video. I am on antidepressants and have started journaling doing prompts or just doing some random drawing. I find it helps me a lot. You said “why do you choose to live?” I did this prompt and found a long list which surprised me :) thank you for being here still with us all and sharing your thoughts

[@geekista]

It's sad she stopped making videos, i always come back to her videos. They are so insightful and helpful

[@wildlyimaginable]

I’ve journaled most of my life and have been trying to get my daughter to journal her thoughts as well. I love this videos so much that I shared it with her recently because it’s exactly what she needs to hear from a person going through the same things as her. Thank you for recording and sharing this very on point video.

[@elenatagliabracci8785]

Hey it would be great if you could make a video with an example of these points you made, it doesnt need to be personal stuff, its just hard for my chaotic brain to put things into paper from abstract. It would help greatly! I think the points you made are great and really helpful and I thank you for your effort in this

[@nishag5539]

Art in any form has it's power to heal!! And journaling definelty helps gain clarity on our thoughts which in turn could help fight depression. There might be instances we might feel ashamed or disgust reading again but also see how far we have come and how strong we are now😊. Excellent video 👌

[@brandienicole4862]

Just found this and love the tips I am just starting a journal for bipolar etc.

[@JennCampbell]

Mary-Ellen also has the WRAP (wellness recovery action plan) which helps you get and stay well, and even plan for times when you do your best, but things spiral down. There is free info online!

[@thewrongmechanism]

i’m in a depression episode right now and it’s been about two months, this is definitely one of the worst or the worst one yet. i’m gonna try journaling ! i hope it works for me and i hope i keep with it

[@paigez7680]

Please do a video on journaling for anger. And some prompts to help move through anger. Thanks!!!

[@ICONIQPsychology]

Journaling was a real life changer for me. It has saved my life so many times and it's amazing how writing on blank page helps to direct your thoughts from the negative towards the positive. ❤️

[@brodykrieg7585]

I really liked this video up until the part where you said that people should only really focus on writing in their journal when they’re happy, and not so much when they’re feeling depressed. I get what you’re saying to use your journal as like something to come back to and lift you up when you’re feeling depressed. But I think an important part of dealing with your depression is getting every thought out of your head and onto paper. I don’t think that’s wallowing in it I think it’s therapeutic to get it all out. It’s also nice to look back and read how far you’ve come from those dark places to where you are now in the future.

[@Nathaliejcr]

I know you said you aren't a therapist but I think that if you ever wanted to be one I think you would be very good. You have a very calm energy and the way you talk feels very comforting and like you're easy to talk to. Thank you for this video

[@st0lentears]

I just went through a really tough time and this video really helped me! Thank you I hope it helped someone else too. Journaling is really powerful digitally or handwritten journaling has always been a part of my life that will continue to be a part of my life. It can be so healing!

[@artblob]

I love your voice, it is soo super soothing. It makes me feel relaxed and comfortable

[@evs06]

I love this video. I’ve been struggling with severe depression for a few years and journaling has really helped me work through it. ❤️

[@rymalamiri8921]

Wow , just by watching this nd picturing myself doun these things , makes me feel good . Your voice and ideas are comforting . Thank you. God bless you

[@mhba9047]

Thank you. Lots of good info. It's like too much for me in my depression but I'll start small.

[@CassieWinter]

So smart to start small. How are you doing?

[@mhba9047]

@@CassieWinter Thank you so much for caring. I forgot about starting small. I have depression everyday still but not too bad, some days are worse. but I forgot about journaling. Thank you for reminding me I'm going to start it today❤🙏.

[@CassieWinter]

@@mhba9047 You're so welcome! Please come back and let me know how journaling goes today. 🥰

[@eloiselaird]

this is the best video i’ve ever seen

[@evanmiaanderson4666]

Thanks so much for these tips, I’m going to try them for sure. Please, we would love more videos like this

[@pixies4ever1]

You are so inspiring! Thank you for having the courage to make videos like this!! Journaling is such a powerful way to find the balance between sunshine and daisys against stormy clouds and torrential down pour! During those downpours is when you NEED it most! We can heal ourselves if we allowed the emotion to pour out and then work through it step by step and this video encourages JUST that. ❤

[@diosadelmaiz]

You are a true inspiration, Tina. Thank you so much for these wonderful videos.

[@teacupwithhoney]

I always love your videos. They always take me journaling to a new level. I have to admit this one seems challenging. I believe it has to do with my battle with depression. Right now I'm on a good place. I have to find away not to fall or if I do getting back. I love your ideas. I will definitely try some

[@cindycrawford7251]

PLEASE make more "HOW TO'S" Journaling for depression and anxiety.

[@parmesanflakes]

I'm so glad I found out about journalling and everything when I was terribly depressed and anxious. I can write down all my muddled thoughts and look at them in a tangible form and realise their validity. Thanks for this video!

[@salwasalwa2080]

Vous êtes belle ❤️ vous êtes une véritable lumière 💞 bravo !

[@katlyncarter8890]

I struggle with depression and anxiety every day, it’s worse since I have gotten married and had kids. I’m gonna try this

[@austinhernandez9730]

It sucks ive been struggling with it for a year now im praying for us and everyone else

[@michellebailen9853]

I really loved this video. I started journaling when I was a teenager and it helped me through some very difficult times. I got out of the practice and found this video a gentle and supportive reminder of the beautiful benefits of journaling. Thank you for sharing so openly and wisely.

[@katied1368]

Thank you so much for posting this-it’s such a well timed video for me since I’ve been going through a tough time lately, and I’ve been neglecting my journaling. Your video has some great ideas, though, that I’m going to try now!

[@thedollyinahat4318]

Oh my god. This video couldn’t have come at a better time (but also a worst time) for me. Thank you so much xx

[@Sandra-zu4ff]

Coming back to this video is always helpful. Time and time again you soothe my soul, all the love in the world for you Tina. You touch hearts and truly genuinely help people’s lives. Thank you endlessly //

[@johnwelander9783]

That was a really great message, I wish my daughter would watch stuff like this as it would really help her.. Thank you.

[@Spiros2508]

Such amazing advice and well spoken in language the everyday person can understand. Doctors and therapist can tend to over complicate things sometimes! I love your channel, such a positive, individual look at navigating life from a brighter angle! Your dog is gorgeous too!!

[@HeidiLilley]

Thank you Tina, as always, your video is so inspiring and helpful. I struggle with ongoing depression, bipolar and PTSD, I am working more on journaling, and am getting better at it. Would you please do more videos on this topic. It is really helpful and there are a lot of us that need more on this. Thanks.

[@jess89O]

Tina this video is sooo needed, thank you. Love the list of why we choose to live & writing when you're well. YES!

[@nevillehollisbrown]

Merci (from Paris, France).

[@journalgirrl]

Wow. I love your spirit. Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@lexy2938]

Tina, your videos have helped me so much! I love coming to your channel for some peace and calm. Also, just want to say, love when you post longer videos, too. :)

[@milanmarie1384]

You should start making handmade notebooks. I would buy one. ☺️

[@dustysgap4297]

I needed this. Thank you

[@aichk7786]

Thank you so much for this video Tina! Came home, kicked off my shoes and tapped on that notification. Today was actually the first time I left the house and went to a class after almost two months... depression huh? I've been taken to neuros, psychs and therapists, the psychs are all assholes lol they ask you about your problems then they use your problems to laugh in your face. I mean aren't you supposed to help me? My therapists never helped me at all. One asked way too personal questions on the first day and another never even said anything she's just sit there silently expecting me to write the mahabharat for her.

[@NYLeafy.V]

This is such a great video. You"d make an amazing therapist. It reminded me of an Alice Walker quote I wrote in my journal a few weeks ago. " I think writing helps you heal yourself. I think if you write long enough, you will be a healthy person; that is, if you write what you need to write." ~ Alice Walker

[@17065david]

May Love and Peace be upon you and the world.

[@audycannon1618]

Amazing :) You are incredibly smart and kind. You would make a perfect counselor.

[@mhba9047]

I agree. She's amazing and brief, no wasting time.

[@GlitterPoolParty]

I would really love to see a list of reasons other people choose to live. I struggle with the question "what's the point of it all?"

[@Mercades_Essense]

Please more on this topic, xoxo!

[@katrinafernandez4170]

I looove you so much!! this helps. thank you. and can you pls talk more about your experience w depression and how you got through it? I am going through something similar and I am looking for ways to overcome it. I love your channel. much love, anna

[@court407]

This was much needed and loved. Thank you for sharing i really find so much value in this. I appreciate you.

[@MichelleTorez]

Very helpful. Thankyou for raising awareness of mentalhealth and helping, motivating others. keep this up. Michelle 😊

[@kitsurubami]

Thank you for this

[@lusmith1896]

Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@Sunnyflower1237]

Can you share some of the prompts from the book?

[@nataliariveralopez6437]

journaling it's really helping me this way. Thsnk you tina, as always helpful

[@VeronicaVeeTV]

This is perfect! Journaling through my anxiety and depression is so helpful for me. I even documented a few pages to share. This was beautiful

[@amarahcook1862]

The thumb nail for this video HAS to be one of my favorite thumb nails you have ever made

[@paulapadilla720]

Thank you, im going to start tonight. I need to see my patterns..tired of being tired 😏

[@sabrycarb26]

Thankyou so much for this Tina ♡♡

[@venieceramsey575]

Another beautiful video! I love this channel so so much

[@jawairiya.]

You're so kind for making these types of videos! Love this and love you 💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️

[@caseypatrick4929]

Your video was amazing! Do you mind if i ask what brand of notebook you were showing? It seems so ideal!

[@morganmeese7590]

This is so helpful! Thank you :)

[@armandomlb498]

Thanks!

[@snipsnupix]

Thanks a lot for this video. can you share your experience of taking medication. did it help? what antidepressant did you take? And what to do of you have been prescribed antidepressants but have a huge anxiety related to taking them. Thanks.

[@katejones1579]

Hey, I love your videos! Journaling has really helped me through some hard times, and your videos constantly inspire me to keep going. That being said.. do you have any journaling prompts about learning to forgive yourself? And if so, could you do a video on them? :)

[@OverallAdventures]

Hi Kate! Thanks for the comment! This is a great topic and one that I'm definitely interested in as well. Hmm...for me, self-forgiveness is about holding on to things that need to be let go...so how about two lists: things that I hold onto and things that I need to let go of. Also, "what does it mean to really forgive?" Side note - here is a great website that you might find useful! You can tweak the wording of things to be more fitting for you

[@ceciliamae6723]

Thank you so much for making this video! I was just thinking about making a journal to look at when i'm depressed to remind myself that things do get better with time.

[@MarthaAnne108]

Amazing! Thank you

[@cryskiiim]

journal prompts for self-esteem and motivation? also, maybe a video about how you found your passion (for teaching/in life) via journaling xx

[@loudelsalat]

wow, this was so helpful. thank you so much!

[@Erinselysion]

I'm so glad you made this video! I know that journaling is a great step in working towards a better mindset and just a good way to cope in general, but I was hoping there was someone with guidelines or suggestions on how to structure it and what to include. If I could ask a more personal question, I wanted to see if you (or anyone really, I'd just appreciate some advice) have had this experience where you notice when you're going to spiral, and you try to do your best to take care of yourself and ensure that it doesn't happen, but it just hits harder than ever after putting it off? It always feels like a shook up soda bottle of 5 weeks worth of bad days hitting all at once. It seems like that's happening a lot lately to me and I feel really frustrated and lost. Lost as in, I don't know how I should be handling myself. The things that make me feel better are writing and just crying things out, so usually when I don't have enough time to sit down and write, I let myself cry, then take a shower and head to bed early. I do my best not to wallow, but to cry my bad emotions out so I feel less heavy. That being said, when these "I tried not to have a breakdown and now my breakdown is 5x worse" situations happen, I feel like when I notice my triggers I should just cry it out. I don't know. I can't afford medication or therapy so input would be appreciated

[@marthadawson8954]

Hi Eri, journaling is new to me so I can't help with that but I think it's very good that you're paying attention to things that work for you. A shower and early to bed makes sense to me. I understand not being able to afford meds or therapy. Reading is useful I think, whether it's something on the spiritual (non-dogmatic) side or even just some fiction you can enjoy. A good story can be a great, wholesome little escape! Also I recommend time in fresh air and any little healthy thing you can do for yourself without feeling obliged to join a gym, enroll in exercise classes, etc - though all that is fine to do.

[@Erinselysion]

@@marthadawson8954 Hello! Thank you for the thoughtful reply, it's very kind and sweet. I've come to the conclusion that journaling just doesn't work for me-- like I said in my old comment, it just sort of exacerbates all of the negative thoughts. Writing fictional stories helps too, I've always loved writing but I stopped writing around 2011 and didn't pick it back up until recently. I've also taken up drawing, so that can be a better outlet for emotions if you're having similar issues as I did with journaling. And I've been able to afford medication, although I haven't started therapy yet. (The pandemic definitely makes that harder to accomplish). I also got a library card and found out my library works with Libby so I can check out ebooks, so yeah reading is absolutely a great way to get out of your thoughts when they're too much.

[@Julia.diesesfelderforderlich]

Thank you. I love your videos. I journal regularly, not every day though, and it has helped me in a variety of ways. But as much as I try, and I do understand the concept behind it, I have trouble creating my toolbox. I always imagine a real box with "things" inside. Maybe you could do a video about the toolbox, the way you put feelings and concepts into visuals is stunning, and maybe i can understand it then. Sending you quiet and calm.

[@mosaic2476]

this is about anxiety rather than depression, but it might help a bit :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ7Ic3mMn62iftk

[@Julia.diesesfelderforderlich]

Maddy thank you, it is not quite what I was searching for. The problem is, I know enough about what I'm searching for to know, when something does not really fit, but not what does. But still: thank you!

[@lpslove183]

Thank you

[@quiniradaniardamarta2235]

I... I don't know if my question is relevant to the video, but... How to help someone who doesn't want to even... Live?

[@GraceBye]

I am totally a take the journey of depression here they say " the fight with depression" i totally disagree there was no fight in me but i could journey. I made like i was on a ship, i was the captain but there was rough water, i had my entertainment crew (family) my guide (God) and support staff ( cousellor, hubby) and once i stopped fighting and took the journey i could accept it better nad work towards calmer seas.

[@Moonlight-bc2sz]

I don’t have depression I’m just really sad all the time.

[@monsteroni]

gosh dang ilysm

[@bisexualbrooke2839]

This helped so much omg 😭

[@TheChriswood1]

Great Video. How's your nanowrimo going?

[@bridgettedunagan2873]

Just found you!!! Luv this

[@parmesanflakes]

At first, I thought journalling was a waste of time, was a cheap, in the moment tactic or something but journalling has really helped me so far

[@pxxs]

Just perfect love you ,💕

[@Munahidfrommars]

It was amazing!

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

Depression and spiraling into blues are separate things entirely. There are different types of depression. Nonetheless, you have good points for people who have the blues.

[@citrus4419]

not completely. You can have depression and spiral into “the blues” it’s not either or

[@butterflymagicwithhottea9291]

@@citrus4419 They can present in tantum but they are different. "Depression" is not a one-size-fits-all, blanket term.

[@AvecPoesie]

Some individuals may refer to their depression in a rather specific way. Winston Churchill, for example, referred to his depression as a "Black dog." Naturally and literally, depression is not a canine animal. That was however, his way of referring to it. The same may be true of Tina in this video, expounding upon her "blues."

[@davidm46]

muy bien

[@paperwormscat9760]

You know what I find fascinating? It's maybe a silly thought, but I never saw someone wearing different metals/ metal colors all together. I always thought it wouldn't match, if you don't have all jewelry in silver or in gold. But I noticed a yellow gold necklace, a rose gold ring?! and silver rings. I don't know why I am thinking so hard about this topic. xD

[@DAClub-uf3br]

Write when i am well? I am never well.

[@Jane_Moss]

This is super helpful i would love more of these types of videos :)

[@clarabernard8399]

I’m going to try making lists of memories that make me smile and reasons why I want to live, when I first heard the second prompt of reasons to live, nothing really came to mind which is really sad I know, but then cliques started coming in like my friends and family and my future and my dreams for my future and with God and that God has a wonderfully planned life later out for me that He can’t wait to share with me and that makes me happy to think about but I also get lost in just empty thoughts and a mild depression that I get lost in temporarily and I use that to procrastinate and to wallow in more disappointment in myself and I just don’t know how to get out of it sometimes. I’m going into my junior year of high school and I don’t want this to continue and for the procrastination to start again in this way this year, please help :/

[@marieray1181]

Man I need this but no money crying

[@soozana]

Notebooks are cheap I hope you can start journaling

[@natyszarkova1256]

Im sorry for the random comment, but I think you have really pretty eyes I just think blue eyes are beautiful

[@leslied.brooks-jones6625]

lol love you vibe