FAQs
In expressive writing, the emphasis is not so much on what has happened, but rather on what it felt like. Your writing to be personal, free flowing, and informal, often without concern for style, spelling, punctuation, or grammar.
No, the most important thing is that your writing to be personal. Throughout the process, allow yourself some time to reflect on what you have written. This is also a good time to be compassionate with yourself.
A lot of independent research has shown that listening to your own inner monologue, through expressive writing, can help find meaning in their experiences, view things from a new perspective, and see the silver linings in their most stressful or negative experiences. Improving overall mental health and well-being. However, as with any mental health condition, we always recommend speaking with a medical professional and using our journal as part of a tool aid to aid a self-care plan.
The emphasis shouldn’t necessarily be on how many times your written an entry or collected an exercise, but more on what you have written and when it feels right for you. However if you would used the journal 4-5 times a day on average the journal would take six months to complete.
Research shows there are more benefits to actually writing down your thoughts and feelings than typing them out on a laptop or your phone. However at Combat Journal we are working to have an app run alongside our journal, along with an open forum to create our own little community.
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If you change your mind or wish to return an unwanted gift, please contact contact@combat-journal.com within 30 days of delivery and we’ll be happy to organise an exchange or a refund for you.
Please note that your product will need to be returned to us in its original condition with all packaging intact.
Firstly, please know that you are not alone. There are lots of options for support out there and you’ve already taken the first step.
At the back of the journal you should find some contacts and numbers to call if you are within the United Kingdom.
United States:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Canada
Crisis Services Canada
If you need support, call us now at our toll-free number 1.833.456.4566. We are available 24x7x365. You will not incur long-distance charges for your call.
www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Australia
Lifeline
If you are thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal crisis help is available. No one needs to face their problems alone.
www.lifeline.org.au
For other regions, please speak to a health professional who can advise you on organisations that can support you with what you are going through.