I have been suffering depression for about 8 years now and have had multiple suicide attempts, Although I have been put on meds to knock out an elephant, there are times where I go down the rabbit whole, and once it happens getting out is very hard even with a mental health professional but I have a hard time explaining my feelings out loud.

I have a loving and supporting family that have helped me out in times of need. Recently my wife suggested that I keep a journal of my feelings and possibilities to help on self.

I have started journaling and finds it’s a huge help in understand my situation and better explaining to my doctor and it in turns helps him to understand what I am feeling.

So for those in need of help, I suggest you start a journal and you might see it helps. It doesn’t have to be a diary or note book, it can be sheets of paper and just let your thoughts to pen and paper. It doesn’t need to be chronological order, just write what's on your mind.

I hope it helps those people in need of help and healing.