r/Journaling
2.2M members
r/Journaling is a subreddit with 2.2M members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses struggling, journaling, journal, looking, and hate, and they frequently recommend/review journal, pen, and pens.
/r/Journaling is a subreddit dedicated to those who keep a handwritten journal.
Share photos of what you write, ask questions, and find inspiration here with like minded people.
Whatever you need we're a happy bunch, ready to grab a cup of coffee and write!
— Use an app? Check out r/digitaljournaling. Want to use Reddit as a journal? Check out r/DiaryofaRedditor. Make collages? Check out r/JournalingIsArt.
Popular Themes in r/Journaling
#1
Pain & Anger
: "Just sharing my thoughts on my recent ending of a relationship"
6 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Any tips for drying a wet journal? 😭"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/Journaling
#1
Struggling
40 posts
#2
Journaling
34 posts
#3
Journal
30 posts
#4
Looking
16 posts
#5
Hate
14 posts
#6
Tired
13 posts
#7
Writing
10 posts
#8
Notebook
5 posts
#9
Hard Time
5 posts
#10
Worst
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/Journaling
Flair Used in r/Journaling
#1
Just sharing
: "Found my planner from right before I was hospitalized during a manic episode."
139 posts
#2
Question/Discussion
: "Does anyone else have to turn their journal 90° to write?"
34 posts
#3
Journal collection
: "30 years of journals"
20 posts
#4
Content warning
: "My husband was in a motorcycle accident a few nights ago.. it’s consumed most of my entries"
3 posts
#5
Prompts
: "What do I need more of right now?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/Journaling
Yearly
+94k members(4.4%)
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Last updated: August 1, 2026