Basically, the journal helps you express your thoughts and feelings without sensor. Here you can be anonymous without having others be critical of you or attempt to give you misleading advice. Keep it as close to you as possible so you have it when you feel the urge to binge. Many times people binge when they are bored or alone. Make sure you have access to the journal at these times.
Many people find that a journal is tough to get started.
The reasons for this vary, but some feel it is too threatening, or too emotional. This is the key. It is time to begin dealing with all of those feelings and start being true to yourself. If you feel stuck and can t get started, I encourage you to write that. For example, I am not sure what I am thinking or feeling right now.