Introduction
Are you feeling depressed? Are you sleeping less than normal or sleeping more than usual? Is your appetite increased or decreased? Are you feeling hopeless? These are all signs of depression. If you feel this way, have you ever considered journaling as a coping mechanism to handle these symptoms associated with depression. You may ask why is journaling a good coping mechanism to use to handle the symptoms associated with depression. This article will describe just this. For instance, journaling enables someone who is depressed to express their thoughts and feelings in a productive manner, as well as become more aware of who they are.
Expression Of Thoughts And Feelings In A Productive Manner
When you are depressed do you find that you either become really emotional or ruminate over tough circumstances? Either way, journaling can help alleviate these symptoms you are experiencing. For example, journaling can help someone who is depressed to express their thoughts and feelings in a productive manner. No one has to see what you are writing. Simply stated, you can freely write what you are thinking and feeling and achieve a state of balance.
[For more of this story, written by Lauren Walters, go to http://blogs.psychcentral.com/...-if-youre-depressed/]
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