Once a thought is no longer perceived as a facet of your identity, it's conceivable to question it. When an idea is mistaken for truth it may be hard to pull out from under the feelings affiliated with that idea. For instance, an individual who is newly divorced may think, "I'll be alone eternally as no one will love me ever again." This is likely not true, but the idea may seem so big and true and undeniably real, that it absorbs the entire sense of self. Feelings of aloneness and desperation become profoundly rooted and depression sets in for the long run.

Journaling exclusively might not ease depression, However it may help lift it and relax its grip. Day-to-day journal practice has the might to radically alter your life. Be unafraid. Bringing out of depression is worth it.