What it is
Regular written reflection, often prompt-guided.
Why people explore it
Community experienceProcessing, pattern-spotting and honesty with yourself.
Reported benefits
Community experienceFree, private, and immediately available.
What the evidence says
Current evidenceExpressive-writing research is modest but consistently positive.
Limitations
Current evidenceCan become rumination without structure.
Risks and cautions
Minimal.
This page is educational. It is not a protocol, a dose recommendation, or a suggestion to obtain any controlled substance.