6 Ways to Process your Feelings in Writing: How to Journal for Anxiety and Depression

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In this episode I’m going to teach you another way to process emotions. It’s something you can do on your own, and it’s a powerful way to work through the jumble of thoughts and emotions that are all up in your brain. Today you’re going to learn how to journal for depression and anxiety.
There are many ways to work through emotions with writing- a brain dump, a locus of control activity, and many more ways to write about your emotions.
Journaling is really simple; you just write about what you’re feeling or thinking or experiencing. Journaling can help you track your moods or identify triggering situations. It can help decrease anxiety and stress, and it can also help you gain a clearer perspective on your challenges.
Journaling has been shown to help your physical health too. It can lower blood pressure, help your immune system, and improve liver function.2 Writing can help you get to know yourself better and improve your relationships. Journaling has been shown to improve mood and fight depression.
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@mymentorjane6705 2 года назад

I named my inner critic "Yabbit" for "Yes, but" who spoke up whenever I had a positive or hopeful thought. So, in my journal when I caught myself writing down an self-defeating thought, I'd simply write a big Y (for Yabbit) in the margin. The practice of catching and naming my fear/negativity/self-doubt brought that thinking from the automatic/unconscious to the conscious. Over time, that habit really helped me in real time to take my thoughts captive and pivot to a more constructive thought.

@janiss3700 2 года назад

I love that, thank you

@batcactus6046 2 года назад

♥

@kimcantswim174 2 года назад

Yabbit 😄😄 Brilliant! I have to try this..

@mymentorjane6705 2 года назад

@@kimcantswim174 Thank you! Would love to hear what you discover.

@nedika007 2 года назад

Excellent 👌

@Pato-ot3hf 2 года назад

1. Journaling (feelings, emotions etc.) 2. Brain damp: take everything in your brain (thoughts) and put it on a piece of paper 3. Make a diagram: keep track of ideas and clarify the situation 4. Write a letter u won't send (things you want to say but never get the chance to do so) 5. Clarify your locus of control 6. Write an alternate version of your situation

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

yep!

@tempestian 2 года назад

Thank you for this! I can't always take notes while watching youtube, and by the time I get to the 3rd or 4th point, my ADHD has already forgotten everything before it. I wish every video like this had a bulletpoint list for following along, if nothing else.

@StarlightLoveHeart 2 года назад

*Brain dump. Just so it doesn't confuse people.

@justinamusyoka4986 2 года назад

Thank you for the summary. I heard we arrest our thoughts on paper.

@roberttruman8444 2 года назад

Why do people write these indexes in the comment section?? I get it that some videos ramble on at length instead of getting to the point. But this video got straight to the point without unnecessary waffle. Plus the list just tells you what to do, and not "why".

@Nathiusca01 2 года назад

I started journaling and I haven't been very consistent with it because I'm used to suppress my feelings, and facing them to write is very uncomfortable for me, but lately I have noticed that as I'm writing my mind automatically gets clearer about how I am feeling and why, it's like magic, I can find the relationships between things that happened, my feelings and my thoughts and I can easily process them and the best part is that when I realize (as I'm writing) suddenly I'm not upset anymore, I don't have any racing intruding thoughts and my mind is crystal clear and calmed

@ascia158 2 года назад

Yeah it's same with me but recently I dunno why I feel like I am not comfortable writing so that anyone can read it

@thinkingbout 2 года назад

@@ascia158 Then maybe a journal with a lock would be something to consider for you or storing the journal somewhere only you have excess to. That way you can still journal but no one will have the chance to read it unless you want them to. 🤔

@Phoenix.219 2 года назад

@@ascia158 same with me.. I have tried writing but I have that fear of others reading it so I can't express myself.. Once I just drew a caricature kinda thing that showed almost the whole thing that happened in the past that affected me the most bcz I know no one can know what that is and it felt so good.. But when laters I saw it myself even I couldn't understand completely what represents what.. It feels like sometimes that even my memory of those yrs keeps fluctuating.. There is no false memory but sometimes I can remember certain incidents..other times I can't.. and on the hindsight my brain is in constant fight that whether this is really memory issue or just my brain not wanting to think of it bcz I feel like if I create that scenario again in my head I can remember more but I also k ow that it's mental torture so I kinda leave it

@saloni.sharma 2 года назад

It happens with me too.. It's like I untangle my mind better on paper.

@MaraJadeSkky 2 года назад

I completely relate. Once I start, it's okay and I usually feel somewhat "better", relief. But simply getting the journal out and putting the pen on the paper feels so difficult. I actually journaled while listening to this video and I'm glad I did.

@chrism1518 2 года назад

As a musician with terrible anxiety, songwriting has always been my lifeline. And even though I hated it in school, doing Math problems helps to focus my mind.

@chrism1518 2 года назад

@Evan Hodge Performing has never been a problem, surprisingly. My anxiety is mostly focused on existential questions and apocalyptic scenarios, so downtime is my enemy.

@cherylwilliams1984 2 года назад

I can identify with you! I'm somewhat of a songwriter and I take pleasure in doing math too even though I didn't like it as a kid!

@mohitrana3520 2 года назад

I'm a musician as well and it's been way to difficult to perform. I just avoid the opportunities thinking I'm not good enough

@connydm729 2 года назад

@@mohitrana3520 please, don´t think you´re not good enough...Just give it a try...

@chrism1518 2 года назад

@@mohitrana3520 If you can call yourself a musician with a straight face than somewhere inside you already know you’re good enough.

@karlenem6164 2 года назад

My husband of 30 yrs unexpectedly passed away from a Heart Attack just over 1&1/2 yrs ago... I am a believer in Jesus Christ, and I started writing my prayers out to Him in a binder. Just to help me focus my thoughts...I bring everything to Him. Every concern...and even my lack of faith . I would ask/write ..."if I really trusted you, what would it look & sound like like?" This entire process has helped me more than I can express and after watching this I know that I have been lead to do some of the very things that are helping me heal and process this terrible loss. So thankful for this channel!

@Spgg336 4 месяца назад

I hope you have patience as much love he had for you ❤

@HoneyduckXD 18 дней назад

I’m going to start doing this. I’m struggling with my relationship with God and I wanna fix it ❤

@phyliamorus 2 года назад

As someone who has a problem solving instinct as a trauma response, I used to get lost in my own problem solving mode a lot even when I tried to journal to process my feelings. Writing didn't seem to make it feel better so eventually I just stopped writing altogether because I thought it wasn't for me. Turned out I was doing it wrong. Emotional processing is writing what "was" and "is" not what "will be" or "supposed to be". When I was unconsciously slipping into problem solving mode or hopeful thinking mode, I tried to fix myself instead of processing my feelings of what made me feel this way. It's like I gaslighted myself unknowingly. Now I journal everyday, still every time I do I have to go back several times, editing what I wrote because I won't feel like I've processed my emotions until I actually write about them instead of solutions.

@initialcreation 2 года назад

I struggle with this too. You make a great point about the present and the future. And writing, in my opinion, is exactly good for that: seeing what you wrote, how you wrote it, right in front of your eyes. And no one else needs to see it! It's just perfect

@lessonswithdelmi4495 2 года назад

This is good and helpful thank you for sharing! 💕

@KittysREIGN 2 года назад

Wow this comment helped me SOOO much! I didn’t even know this was a trauma response, I am in the same place. thank you so much for sharing this.

@SeniDoll 2 года назад

This is an interesting observation, thank you for sharing it! For me, this problem-solving instinct isn't a trauma response, I'm "just" an overthinker and overanalyzer. But now that I've read your comment, I thought about my journalings and mind dumps, and sometimes I tend to write about the future wishfully (like "I really hope this state will pass soon") or throw in ideas of what could I do to make my mental health better instead of just writing down how I currently feel. Now I'll be more careful with my sentences too, thanks again for pointing this out!

@nehad174 2 года назад

Thanks for that, I am going to start journaling from today. Would you be able to explain that are you suggesting that I mention in my diary about the past mistake or fear that leads to anxiety and how and what I am feeling about it now and how terrible its still making me feel? Or I write about how to tackle these thoughts like problem solve it and think about how my future will be when everything will be okay. Can someone please help? Thanks

@buffyfermino4361 2 года назад

Great video. It's so great to see a LICENSED mental health professional producing this content. RU-vid and social media in general are overrun by unlicensed, untrained "life coaches" and influencer girls giving mental health advice, which they really have no business doing. There needs to be more valid content from people who actually know what they're talking about. Keep doing what you're doing!

@user-nz5qb7jq6p 2 года назад

I am more able to express myself better in writing than talking. Thank you for your guidance in the proper way of processing my feelings in writing. May God continue to bless you in everything that you do.

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

Thank you! ❤

@itsisha9762 2 года назад

Same!

@dulilakvin6582 2 года назад

I've always found writing and journaling thoughts and feelings immensely helpful. That you for teaching how to do it correctly.

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

I think writing of any kind can be helpful, but there are lots of options to try to see what works best for you.

@radioactivel1609 2 года назад

I've already been journaling my anxiety for some time now to help me get a better view of how much I progress. I started because my family kept telling I don't do enough to get rid of my anxiety, so I tried to prove them wrong. They have no idea how difficult the smallest tasks can be.

@shaunah.1165 2 года назад

Used to journal all the time in high school. Had notebooks with my closest friends to that we would pass back and forth all the time. It was fun and helpful during those years.

@smartguygiyo 2 года назад

This tip might help some of you. We face two problems beginning to do this. Firstly, we have a tendency to write coherently, a narrative. But our feelings and thoughts are opposite that. Secondly, some of us face fear writing down our thoughts feelings and interpretations down on a book or a paper. I have figured a way out of it. I got myself a 300+ page book and started writing.Not from the beginning. I write on random pages. You can try that too. Just write anywhere. After two or three sentences flip to another random page, write there. You can flip the book upside down and write. I write diagonally, vertically, horizontally, in the middle, in the bottom,on the top, on the left side or the right side. When you are no longer wanting to be coherent our imagination and thought production becomes more efficient. Plus, no one is going to figure out what is written down. I found it to be helping me in more ways than I have described already.

@calisongbird Год назад

I’m afraid that would trigger my perfectionism/OCD 😏

@rw4359 Год назад

I actually love this idea… I am so consumed with getting it right that doing it sporadically on purpose makes it feel doable… Otherwise journaling seems overwhelming… I get sick feeling in my stomach and my throat tightens up… This is been happening for years… I really want to be a journaler and think it would be a positive thing in my life if I could get past this initial anxiety

@jeanb.2152 2 года назад

In these comments someone asked what you should do with the journal when you're done. Everyone should choose what works for them & I chose to save my journals in a foot locker with a padlock. I started this over 40 years ago. Sometimes I read over them & feel grateful for my progress.

@Lolocks1 Год назад

I don't know why I never started the habit of journaling. As a student, I often brain-dumped or made diagrams to solve complex problems for essays or projects, but it never occurred to me to use that logic for my mental health issues. Can't wait to start applying it to my life. Thank you for such an informative video!

@vani519 2 года назад

I have been journaling since I was 12 years old. I am 45 now and I filled hundreds of journals. I can’t even imagine to be without it. I really am not myself when I can’t do it.

@prinnydod 2 года назад

I started journaling/morning pages since last year and I have to say it help me tons on my journey, especially if you still have lots of trauma or wounds to process on. We often get trapped in our mental and our brain replay the same things over and over again. Writing it all down help to process it and surprisingly we can start see some new perspective or pattern that's repeating during our healing process, how our mind thinks and how we truly feel about the topics. I really recommend it a lot, just pick a pen and paper, and write whatever your thoughts is. Just try it and see if it brings you relief then it's a good therapy

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@thoughtoftheday6551 2 года назад

I really like the "brain dump" tip that you gave since I have implemented this unknowingly in the past. I am a university student and I have noticed that when there are instances when I get stressed or anxious about an assignment, if I write down all my ideas and thoughts without thinking of my penmanship or grammar my mind clears up and I feel relieved.

@simonfreedman1000 Год назад

There are literally thousands of videos on RU-vid about how to help with anxiety and depression , and I must have watched most of them. This one is probably the most helpful one I’ve seen. 🙏🙏🙏

@ievakalniskane1992 2 года назад

I have a tip: I've been journaling ever since I was a kid. sometimes I don't even have words to express what I feel instead I draw something or write down song lyrics or quotes that resonate with me. that usually helps me get creative with words :)

@Everythingsharn Год назад

🤗♥️🎉Great idea. Thank u for sharing

@MelissaLawrence2002 Месяц назад

I do that too! So beyond helpful.

@majo3423 2 года назад

I realize why I like you…you give me tools so I can do self-therapy. I actually seem to need it one hour a day. Thank you so much

@kimriseul_02 2 года назад

I journal everyday and when I’m dealing with something I always write it down and see things clearly. Sometimes it’s hard, but most of the time journaling make me see things clearly

@gerflores4185 2 года назад

The acorn image is incredible. It changed everything right in this moment for me. Thank you! 🧡 we’ll continue to support you! 🧡

@moonchild981 2 года назад

From someone who's used to write her feelings but stopped for over a year bc it gets overwhelming, I want to say thank you. I have been struggling to write again (and tried other things that I can vent to) and seeing this in my recommendations made me reflect whether or not I should pick up journaling or just writing in general. This vid is my one baby step towards getting the courage in writing back - it may not happen overnight, but it'll get there eventually. 💜

@dineshsinghyadav9760 Год назад

Your words sound so soothing like a therapy session

@Kif_Lee 2 года назад

I am grateful for this channel beyond words. This is the first video about journaling that is not vague but really gives useful advice on how to do it.

@ildikowooning9841 2 года назад

Can I like your video a thousand times? They are all amazing! When you were talking about the alternate version, I could feel the resistance building up, almost as if I'm not allowed to feel good. That was powerful, I'll go and explore that. Thank you Emma!

@Mushroom321- Год назад

I NEEDED THIS!!! "ways of Journaling to process through emotions..." For anxiety & depression, THANK YOU!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👍😃

@CCTH-86 Год назад

It feels great seeing a license therapist talk about this. It's really helping me a lot! Anyways, I've noticed that every time I write an entry in my journal, I would sense a small wave of calmness but being razor focused with the things I have to write about. Also, I like the ideas of writing letters I would never send. Will definite try that this morning after finishing up my brain dump entry (don't care how many pages, but I care about getting things out in writing each day).

@KristieBittleston 2 года назад

I am so glad to see this video! I was literally searching your playlists this morning to see if you had a video about journaling. Thank you so much!

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

Awesome!

@sleepygoblin87 Год назад

I have been journaling since I was a kid. I don't know why I originally started, but I was always encouraged by the adults around me. However, having some guidelines means that now my journaling is actually helping me recover from trauma. Thanks for the video!

@calisongbird Год назад

I think that last tip is the most powerful one - writing an alternate version of whatever is stressing me out instead of just rambling on about my anxieties and fears (which risks reinforcing them? Just a thought). I’m terrified about a routine medical diagnostic procedure I need to have, which requires going under anesthesia. I’ve put it off for almost a year, and I’m finally scheduling it because my health is not getting any better until I get a solid diagnosis. I plan to write out my ideal version of how that procedure will go - including an ideal outcome (that I have something easily treatable).

@Anonymous-gm4ho 2 года назад

I’ve been journaling for 15 years, I’ve written over 30 hand written journals. Started my freshman year of High School, all the way through university to now at almost 30. Writing about my emotions and how my day has gone has helped me a lot. Thank you for sharing this.

@ascia158 2 года назад

Wow! That's great.. I finished over 30 too but in 3 years of writing. I started in 2019. Some days I write over 20 pages.

@ascia158 2 года назад

I wished If I started in high school or before 😐

@Anonymous-gm4ho 2 года назад

@@ascia158 that’s cool, I use to write double digits in page numbers when I was much number. I’m half way through my 41st journal to be exact.

@onelegvideos Год назад

Last month I've been journaling like “early morning/morning” “afternoon” “evening” on one or two pages a day....its been helping...i use to video blog my day on here on yputubry...its been even stressful to edit and post, then it would be public...this writing journaling in private has been helping so much

@aogm720401 2 года назад

These videos are quite wonderful !! Even after I find some balance in my feelings/thoughts...there is still room for improvement. I am very grateful for your productions🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

Thanks Mauricio

@Rebecca-zr3lu 2 месяца назад

Glad to hear about liver function improvements 😊 So many health benefits. Thank you so very much God and his people for Christian journalists too amen

@mariamelazab7994 2 года назад

It's amazing how our body and mind sometimes leads us to doing some of these things while not even realizing they are therapeutic techniques and healthy coping mechanisms subhanAllah. As a child, I used to always write long letters to those I hated, to those who were unkind to me, to those who I had many things to say to but knew I couldn't! Sometimes I used to also write long letters to those I loved but also couldn't tell them, who meant a lot to me and I appreciated them a lot. Anyhow, it was very relieving to write all these things down, even though, of course, I never sent them or showed them to anyone. I'd get rid of them right away but anyhow it was very interesting to see this point mentioned as I did not know anyone else ever did this! Let alone that others recommended it! Thanks for the video, it was great!

@MArabrab 2 года назад

This might be the most helpful video I have ever seen for my current circumstances (currently i've been waiting to spreak to a therapist for 8 months, my appointment is at the end of march) The information is so clean and lovingly communicated without judgement. Thank you so much! With these steps I might actually improve my state of mind.

@rizwanqamar1974 2 года назад

Journaling saves my life. I can keep track what my mind;s thinking about in the present moment. Pen on a white sheet. Thank you

@atc35012 2 года назад

This was interesting to listen to. I have been journaling for about 29 years. I started when I was 8. I started journaling because I never thought anyone would accept this (me). In journaling I found acceptance instead of judgement. Friendship instead of anger or resentment. I found a good listener who wanted to be there for me no matter what I was going through. A friend who would never tell me to get over it or it is not a big deal. I've said "My best friend is a dead tree." for a long time. I still believe this. I tell my journal about the good and the bad and everything else. The most commonly ask question is "I want to journal, what do I write about?" No one is satisfied with any answer I have. Journaling is easier done than taught I guess. I find it so natural to do. If I go for a walk I am more likely to bring my journal than I am to bring my phone.

@atc35012 2 года назад

I am replying to my own post. I have been told by various people that my relationship with my journal is "rediculous" and that it prevents me from have actual friendships with people. Hahaha 🤣 I have friends. Less is more.

@baegels5272 2 года назад

Thank you so much, this is very helpful for me this week. My boss is going through a hard time and copes with it by mistreating me and my team. I respected her and it's sad to see her abuse her position of power. I'll focus on what I can do and what I can influence about the situation. These are really great exercises to help me get through that.

@snowflakesinthesun1116 2 года назад

Thank you for this. I started daily journaling at the beginning of this year. I don't always want to do it, but it's the one thing I keep telling myself I need to absolutely commit to. It's incredibly hard for me to keep routines and such, so now I have this one thing I can hold myself accountable for. Anyways, thanks to this video I have some new ways to journal (: even when I don't feel like it lol

@andresfss 2 года назад

I had a hard time begining writing about what I feel. But today I needed it and helped me. This video reinforced it. Thank you for your amazing content. Hope the best for everyone that's reading this 😄

@lathspell2659 Год назад

THE LETTER!!! Is a great idea. Sometimes I don't want to hurt people but I'm choking with thing I need to say. THANKS ♥

@Carolsdaughter56 Год назад

Loved what you said about writing an alternate ending: "Write about the actions you would take to get your life back and live your dream." ;_; Really needed to hear this. Thank you.

@shashijain5084 Год назад

This is such a wonderful series !!!! It eliminates the inner stigma & hesitancy to go into therapy !!!! Wish I had this epi about 4 yrs ago !!!!

@jamesmurphy3219 2 года назад

I just did a 'brain dump' (I love that term!) of some junk in my head that I've recently been stewing over. I feel better after doing it and definitely less than before. It really helps to put your thoughts on paper and to get a better perspective on things. And you can be creative with it, too!

@chrisdigitalartist 2 года назад

I am a recently new subscriber. You got some great content. Thanks for these tips! To you and anyone else reading this, remember always that you are worthy and valued. May you be happy, safe peaceful, and live with ease. ❤

@christopherrosado8420 Месяц назад

I love this. I used to write poetry to release the overwhelming feelings. It's interesting that you mention writing an alternate version of your life. I get ideas for stories that way. I'm going to try these because i kind of lost myself in my family and relationship wounds. I have been struggling with getting back to being more in control of my mental health. My traumas and triggers from my childhood has made daily life difficult but one day i will find peace. That's what I'm fighting for. I'm a survivor but i really want to find out who calm chris looks like because i haven't seen him yet.

@atis9061 Год назад

Journaling and talk therapy both work the best for me. Exactly as you say, making it concrete, making it solid. Good advice!

@theoldaccountthatiusedtous6767 Год назад

I started journaling before I learned about feelings or alexithymia, so while I journal every day, I have some habits that really serve me (dream journaling!) and others that I'm working on changing (avoiding my feelings because I don't know what's going on in there). I've had a few experiences in the past few years where I've identified a Mystery Feeling and felt much better than I had in the days leading up to it, so that gives me incentive to continue to work on it!

@writersluv3048 2 года назад

Thank you so much, Emma! You are doing exactly what I endeavor to do before taking my last breath. I followed your advice because I like so many others am dealing with so much. No pity party here, though. I typed out my feelings. I look at life like a book where the pages are always turning and the chapters are constantly changing. So, I name them. My new chapter is called So Much. There is so much to do. There is so much going on in 2021. There is so much to be grateful for. There is only so much that I can and will be able to do for my family and friends. I appreciate your channel so much. Take care as we all only have so much time on this earth. Blessings!

@PoojaChoudhary-kw2on 2 года назад

After 32 years And many therepists Still no relief from anxiety/depression Good to found Somebody who knows things that practically work. I guess what works for me atleast not the concepts But how we can use them practicality. Thank alot Tough work But only you can help yourself Relying on professional solely wont work. Start early ,increase your knowledge Start working on yourself You are worth it.

@mrscpc1918 2 года назад

Just seeing this woman’s face fills me with tears of gratitude

@Nicolesfavoritethings161 4 месяца назад

Thank you for validating my coping mechanisms! Journaling helped me process my complicated feelings of anger, resentment, and guilt. Brain dumping, diagramming, and clarifying locus of control have helped me research major life changes and write down my step by step solutions so I could navigate through them effectively. Perhaps I shall try writing letters I won't send and alternate versions of a situation. ^^

@justNessinAround 2 года назад

The diagram tip is so helpful! I found this on my own by making a chart of which things affected my self-worth. Writing them all out helped me realize some really toxic thought processes I had. I was putting way too much self-worth on some things and not giving appropriate self-worth to other things. After I wrote it out, I made a copy (i sketched it on my ipad) and I moved elements around. I bumped the toxic things down, and pushed positive traits up. I designed it the way I WANTED to be. I guess it was an alternate situation!

@lyricallycorrect8249 2 года назад

I was actually listening to rc Blake's, but this came on afterwards as I was walking around. I just want to say I appreciate your insight! I'm glad I found you!❤️

@HB-di9ln 2 года назад

Wow, thank you so so so much! I am finally in a good place with my anxiety and depression but my partner is undiagnosed and I believe he is suffering from severe anxiety. These tips will be SO helpful, I’m not sure how else to help him. He believes that the situation is the problem, but I’m trying to show him that as much as that is true- there are ways we can help ourselves to cope with those situations rather than turning to unhelpful habits like smoking and falling into the ‘doomsday pit of hopelessness’. Again, thank you for this video 🙏🏼

@gloriab356 2 года назад

I am so pleased to have found this woman therapist! I think she is very skilled and produces meaningful and helpful lectures. Thank you so much.

@ayeshatariq6660 2 года назад

I learnt so much from your videos it also helped me to withdraw from antidepressants after 4 years of use.i just want to say thank you .

@Tatsuya.Strength 2 года назад

I have picked up writing a couple of times. I used to write in a diary. Then I tried documents online and that wasn’t the same. I also try writing stories that have characters who resemble conflict. Now, I write between 1-6 full pages a few times per week. I don’t even have a pain or stress anymore, but still writing just makes me feel healthy and I can improve my thoughts and learn more. There was A lot of things I didn’t know about writing that now I can keep in mind! Wonderful video indeed

@efou05 2 года назад

Oh my god you have a serious talent for soothing! Thanks for the tips!❤️

@mathematicalninja2756 2 года назад

i was in severe depression which went away this start year and journaling helped me a ton

@Silkyslim48 2 года назад

I just started journaling and brain dumping and at this very moment I actually can tell a difference. This is something wow...😌 Your video came up when I searched for brain dump... Glad it did your tips are good. 🙋🏾‍♀️

@javitotito Год назад

I love how it looks like you will tearn into laughter at anymoment . Somehow it just makes it even better to watch. Thanks for the joy snd the education doctor.

@vamonarch4740 2 года назад

I have journaled for years and have found it so helpful. Thank you for providing ideas that could enhance my writing and get greater benefits from it.

@susangieski5381 2 года назад

Very helpful. From time to timeI go back to counseling. But I only learned journaling my feelings and spewed out my anger. With you I learned two , maybe three new things that I can try to see if they fit. As always, Thank you. I Thank God you were born.

@ginachiefs2974 4 месяца назад

I loved this thank you 🤩 Been a Falkner fan for decades.

@nightshift4587 2 года назад

Thank you for this content. I find it interesting that the therapy you are advocating is not something that is used by many therapists where I live. I don't know why this is and it's badly needed. Thank you again.

@TherapyinaNutshell 2 года назад

every therapist has a different approach, just keep learning, take what works for you and leave the rest

@nightshift4587 2 года назад

@@TherapyinaNutshell thanks very much. I'm extremely grateful.

@TarannumKhatriCA 2 года назад

I am saving this video. My therapist suggested me similar tools. 1 year therapy brought so much change in me. Will surely want to use writing techniques.

@justyouraveragenotasociopa3493 2 года назад

I'm autistic, I have PTSD from my childhood and people have mistreated me all my life. I have a document on my lap top called people suck. I write in it when I'm overwhelmed. It's calming and stuff off my mind.

@ItsSoarTime 10 месяцев назад

i was in the middle of a stretch routine ... ... realizing now that i can't even appropriately comment on THIS INCREDIBLY VALUABLE VIDEO!!!! ... just smh in GRATITUDE ... and pressing THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE!!!! ... will submit another comment at another time because right now all i want to do, all i'm going to do is replay THIS...UNBELIEVABLY VALUABLE (to me, at least, especially being a writer) VIDEO AT LEAST ONCE MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... as i continue my stretch routine!!!! (later, i'll look more into this WONDERFUL WOMAN, her channel, and anything else she writes, and says ...)

@karenthorsteinson4258 2 года назад

Dear Emma, You are so kind and generous for sharing this information! ❤️

@deepanidias4060 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. This is really helpful. I have watched many of your videos and they are very clear and good.❤

@aziz1558 2 года назад

I remember my first brain dump. It was actually my first therapeutic writing. I remember the feeling that experienced afterwards. It was like 4 years of agony and chagrin that weighed 100 kg was lifted from my chest. I even felt a positive pain in my chest; as one does when they lift something heavy for a long while and then let go of it. The feeling gave sense to the word spirtual. I felt it back then. I felt scared actually, but positively so. I have been writing since November 28 almost daily. It has been of great boon to my mental health. I will attempt some of your recommended methods and incorporate them to my writing when I feel the need to. I think I have stumbled upon some of them without intention; a good thing to know that some of them are actually termed and formalised.

@ou1l 4 месяца назад

i've only recently started journaling daily (before, I used to journal only when I feel so awful or there's so much problem), and one thing that helped me is to intentionally review my journal entries. It's kinda cringy at first, but there's so much insight to be gained reading my past entries! I just choose the day randomly, and now I think reviewing what I wrote is actually sorta fun??? I also like to reference the past entries when I'm writing the entry for the day; I would laugh or reassure or sympathize at my past self (sometimes even have another crying session 😁)

@rebeccajones9757 2 года назад

I am saving this because I have a feeling that I will need to refer back to it next time I feel stressed.

@joyceesposito6264 2 года назад

Thank you, I just stumbled on your video and plan to watch your other videos that are available.

@rebeccajones9757 Год назад

Here it is a year later and I am watching this again. These ideas are helpful.

@RosneMdSalleh-zn6uv 5 месяцев назад

My always favourite channel for my healing process.

@Food_and_Tourism 5 месяцев назад

I would say my jounaling style is 'brain dump' and I can spend about an hour on daly basis doing it. Sometimes I do write letters that I don't send but what I found it more useful (maybe connected to the 6th method) is to write what I would loved to receive back 👌

@thaylanecosta2194 Год назад

Thank you for this useful channel! I've learned so much about myself. Whenever I feel anxious or just down, I watch one of these videos and I feel like I have someone that values my feelings. You're the best! 💖

@Hallowpoynt Год назад

Well draw to process your feelings and write to put words to your feelings

@paulhaxter9617 2 года назад

WWME. We’ve been doing this since the 60’s.

@qianyu2412 2 года назад

I like her voice which is very calming and soft.

@Tora_74 Год назад

A thoght diagram is mindmapping. You can do it digitally, too.

@singing308 2 года назад

One of my favorite videos yet! So helpful thank you!

@shareofmoney 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing this, I definitely need to implement some if these strategies.

@lucyfranco2406 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I have start this, reeky need to express and process emotional self.

@BabyJess1111 2 года назад

Just purchased and printed the journal 📓 🪴 I’m excited for the new me 😃 Thank you for your videos. 💝

@tom-n2w7i 5 месяцев назад

I like to write to my Mom as part of my journaling if it is emotional or I feel guilt, or some other emotion,.. I write to my Dad about logistical things in my life.

@shaikhaafreen4783 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much.. most needed video. I will try this techniques... ❤

@pesthlm Год назад

Hello! Although I have not been taught to write myself "healthy", I have gone through some of the options you now talk about - and with great success as I have worked through trauma that otherwise would have only been in my mind. I really recommend signing off, unloading. I want to supplement the method of "writing letters and not sending" - I put in envelopes and stick on stamps and actually send - to myself. In a very difficult ending to a relationship I had, I wrote a letter from "her" - exactly the way I wanted and needed her to have written. It worked great. I even replied to "her" with a letter - which I sent to myself :-) That was the end of the story; my mind went clear and stopped hurting me. Writing is a very good therapeutic method.

@user05_22qw 2 года назад

Thank you. Thank you so much for things, I am feeling so low, no one is supportive around me. I will try this.

@NikkiGRocks4Ever 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I have been writing since I was 13. It is very healing. It helps me to get centered and focused.

@TM15HAKRN Год назад

Not only Clearly said.. But.. These things we know... We can share to others.. Who we feel having such issues.. Nd Can overcome it.. Thanks you are v. Beautiful.. So thoughtful to Mksuch videos... 😀😍😎

@LessThanThree76 2 года назад

I suck at talking! My brain isn’t fast enough to give good answers right away. I try to get better by practicing, but it’s hard. Rarely spoke throughout my childhood, so I’ve come a long way but it’s still tough. That’s why I loooove writing. Always have, always will.