Frequently Asked Questions

What is moodlog.io?

moodlog.io is a mental health journaling platform that uses AI to help you track emotions and identify patterns over time. We combine short-form journaling with automated emotion detection using modern NLP models.

Is this a replacement for therapy?

No. moodlog.io is a tool for self-reflection and emotional awareness, not a diagnostic tool or replacement for professional mental health care. If you're in crisis or need support, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional.

Who created moodlog.io?

moodlog.io was created by an individual with BPD and a background in computer science, combining personal experience with technical expertise to build a low-friction emotional tracking tool.

How does emotion detection work?

We use a fine-tuned RoBERTa transformer model (a type of modern AI) to analyze your journal text and predict emotions based on Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions. The model was trained on emotion-labeled text data to recognize emotional patterns in writing.

What is Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions?

Plutchik's Wheel is a psychological model that organizes emotions into eight primary categories. These emotions can combine and vary in intensity, similar to how primary colors mix. We use this framework because it provides a structured yet nuanced way to understand emotional experience.

The eight primary emotions:

• Joy
• Trust
• Fear
• Surprise
• Sadness
• Disgust
• Anger
• Anticipation

How accurate is the emotion detection?

Our emotion detection provides suggestions based on your writing, but it's not perfect. You can always override or adjust the detected emotions. We view this as a starting point for reflection rather than a definitive diagnosis of how you feel.

Is my data private?

Yes. Your journal entries are encrypted and stored securely. We never share your personal data with third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Can I export or delete my data?

Yes. You own your data and can export or delete it at any time from your account settings. We believe in user data ownership and transparency.

Do you use my data to train AI models?

We believe anonymized data can help improve emotion detection for everyone. By default, we may use anonymized, de-identified journal entries to improve our models. However, you can opt out of this at any time in your privacy settings.

When enabled, all personally identifiable information is removed before any analysis, and data is never shared with third parties.

What plans are available?

We offer several tiers: Research (invite-only during preview), Supporter ($5.99/month or $64/year), Founding Patron ($79 lifetime), and Institutional (from $5,000). See our Plans page for details.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings. Your data will remain accessible during your paid period.