Especially when chronic illnesses such as depression, PTSD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), Hashimoto’s, etc. make your everyday life more challenging.
Therefore, it makes sense to get an overview of what is stressing you and what is beneficial to you – in other words, take a personal inventory.
A very effective way to deal with any overwhelming emotion is to find a healthy way to understand what triggers you and what strategies help you overcome it. Keeping a mental health journal is an appropriate way to deal with anxiety, reduce stress and cope with depression.