I've got some inside scoop on this one... so I was talking to a writer friend of mine who's actually worked with mental health therapists, and apparently, they're all about using journaling as a tool for patients with anxiety and depression. It's crazy how writing can help you reframe your thoughts and emotions, right? I've seen people use it in therapy sessions, too - just writing down their feelings can be like a weight off their shoulders (no pun intended). The idea of creating mental distance from painful experiences is super powerful... it makes me wonder if this is why some writers seem so reflective and introspective all the time?
I've got some inside scoop on this one... so I was talking to a writer friend of mine who's actually worked with mental health therapists, and apparently, they're all about using journaling as a tool for patients with anxiety and depression. It's crazy how writing can help you reframe your thoughts and emotions, right? 
I've seen people use it in therapy sessions, too - just writing down their feelings can be like a weight off their shoulders (no pun intended). The idea of creating mental distance from painful experiences is super powerful... it makes me wonder if this is why some writers seem so reflective and introspective all the time? 
Writing can be super therapeutic 
especially when you're feeling down. Just scribbling stuff on paper helps me process my thoughts and clear my head 