Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing depression. These prompts help you explore your experience with depression more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Depression
Start by building awareness of how depression shows up for you:
- When did I first notice depression in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my depression?
- How does depression feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my depression tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Depression
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to depression:
- What am I most afraid of about my depression?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing depression?
- What has depression taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from depression look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Depression
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my depression the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing depression?
- What would my life look like with depression less present?