COMIC JOURNALING
Comic Journaling for Mental Health
Did you know that making comics can make you feel better?
Comic journaling or daily comics are usually made for others to read. Even more so, they are usually made by “artists”. But what if I told you that you don’t need to be an artist to make funny comics that can help your mental health? What if you just take the stressor that is making you sad and anxious and make fun of it? Bad drawing skills are welcome and no one even has to see it!
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that I am not a mental health professional, so please seek a professional therapist if you are feeling unwell.
Why Journaling?
A while ago I came across the idea of journaling for mental health (you can read about it in this post from the University of Rochester, or this story by Aunty Sal, and this story by Karen Nimmo). Although there are many different types of journals you can make, including the one I am writing about, most therapists or self-help authors will advise you to track down your thoughts with the aim of identifying patterns of negative thoughts, which you can then address in therapy.
My Story
When I heard about journaling I wanted to give it a try, but writing down any negative thoughts I had felt like giving them…
