If you’ve ever avoided journaling because you’re afraid of what might come up emotionally, you’re not alone — especially if you’re highly sensitive or introverted. In this episode, I’m talking about the fear that journaling will open emotions you don’t know how to handle, leave you feeling raw, or create more emotional overwhelm.

I’m sharing why this fear makes sense for HSPs, what actually makes journaling feel unsafe, and how learning to journal with containment can help your nervous system relax. We’ll explore what it means to journal safely, why open-ended journaling can feel overwhelming, and how small, gentle boundaries make a big difference.

This episode is for you if you want to journal your feelings but need it to feel emotionally safe, supportive, and grounded — not intense or draining.

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