Journal Templates

Guided journaling prompts designed specifically for managing bipolar disorder. Reflect, process experiences, and track patterns with structured writing.

Daily Check-in

Quick daily reflection to track patterns and mood shifts

7 guided prompts

Episode Reflection

Process and learn from manic or depressive episodes

8 guided prompts

Therapy Preparation

Organize thoughts and goals before therapy sessions

8 guided prompts

Trigger Analysis

Identify and understand your personal triggers

8 guided prompts

Gratitude & Strengths

Focus on positive aspects and personal strengths

8 guided prompts

Benefits of Journaling for Bipolar Disorder

Process Episodes

Understand and learn from manic and depressive episodes through guided reflection.

Identify Triggers

Recognize patterns and triggers that may contribute to mood episodes.

Improve Therapy

Prepare for therapy sessions and communicate more effectively with providers.

Track Progress

Monitor your growth and celebrate victories in managing your condition.

Journaling Tips

  • • Write without judgment - there are no wrong answers
  • • Be honest about your thoughts and feelings
  • • Don't worry about grammar or spelling
  • • Take breaks if you feel overwhelmed
  • • Review past entries to identify patterns
  • • Share insights with your healthcare team
  • • Set aside regular time for journaling
  • • Use templates as starting points, not rigid rules

Privacy: All journal entries are stored locally on your device. You can export templates as text files to write by hand or save digitally. Your personal reflections remain completely private.

Important: If journaling brings up thoughts of self-harm or crisis, please stop and reach out for support immediately. Visit our crisis resources page or call 988 for the Crisis Lifeline.