Reged: 02/15/05
Posts: 1999
Loc: Northern Illinois, USA
I am not bipolar, but I have had some bouts of depression. Anyway, I started journaling "just because" when I was about 13. (Actually, I think I got the idea from my big sister.) There have been times when I've written in my journal more than once a day and others when it's been less than once a month. Sometimes I have something "important" to write. Other times, it's just "what I did today." (Heh - the entries from 8th grade would put you to sleep.)
I really believe my journal helped me hold on to sanity at times and that I might not be here today if I hadn't had Frank. (Yes, my journal has a name..."Frank" because I'm frank and honest when I write.)
I highly recommend journaling. Now if only I could find the creativity back to write poems again!