Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 I have a friend who keeps a jounal and she advised to start one. She said she always thought she had bad days all the time, but after she got to keeping track of her pain and when it occured it really wasn't all bad ones like it felt. She said she has discoverd over time certain things she eats and drink can trigger the pain worse and parts of the day or night was good or bad. She said the weather plays apart and she tracks her meds too and how they effect her, like if they help or if they make her out of it or worse. I'm really thinking I am going to start one of them. Thought I would pass on the idea!! She even takes her journal to the doctor too and it helps them better understand her condition!! Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Journals are wonderful. They allow you to look back as see that you have had some days that are truely better than others. They are great for documentation. They will help you see patterns, triggers and so much more. For someone who can't remember diddly, they have served as great reminders when asked particular questions and evaluating symptoms. The only problem is you have to REMEMBER to write in them. I do real well with mine for a while, then forget about it for a awhile. Alot of times I have intentions to write in it but don't get much further than that. Then there are the days when I can't even hold a pencil or pen so I can write. I have considered getting a tape recorder to record this, but there again is the issue of intention with out follow up. Gentle Hugs, Cinda > I have a friend who keeps a jounal and she advised to start one. She said she always thought she had bad days all the time, but after she got to keeping track of her pain and when it occured it really wasn't all bad ones like it felt. She said she has discoverd over time certain things she eats and drink can trigger the pain worse and parts of the day or night was good or bad. She said the weather plays apart and she tracks her meds too and how they effect her, like if they help or if they make her out of it or worse. I'm really thinking I am going to start one of them. Thought I would pass on the idea!! She even takes her journal to the doctor too and it helps them better understand her condition!! Shirley > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Journals are wonderful. They allow you to look back as see that you have had some days that are truely better than others. They are great for documentation. They will help you see patterns, triggers and so much more. For someone who can't remember diddly, they have served as great reminders when asked particular questions and evaluating symptoms. The only problem is you have to REMEMBER to write in them. I do real well with mine for a while, then forget about it for a awhile. Alot of times I have intentions to write in it but don't get much further than that. Then there are the days when I can't even hold a pencil or pen so I can write. I have considered getting a tape recorder to record this, but there again is the issue of intention with out follow up. Gentle Hugs, Cinda > I have a friend who keeps a jounal and she advised to start one. She said she always thought she had bad days all the time, but after she got to keeping track of her pain and when it occured it really wasn't all bad ones like it felt. She said she has discoverd over time certain things she eats and drink can trigger the pain worse and parts of the day or night was good or bad. She said the weather plays apart and she tracks her meds too and how they effect her, like if they help or if they make her out of it or worse. I'm really thinking I am going to start one of them. Thought I would pass on the idea!! She even takes her journal to the doctor too and it helps them better understand her condition!! Shirley > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I just started a journal also. Hopefully it will be of some help with the doctor also. Cyberhugs, Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I just started a journal also. Hopefully it will be of some help with the doctor also. Cyberhugs, Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I just started a journal also. Hopefully it will be of some help with the doctor also. Cyberhugs, Sherri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I've been keeping a journal for 20 years. (with strict instructions to my kids, when I die to BURN EVERYTHING!) Even before my fibro, I kept a journal and its interesting to go back and read how your life was once, and how life changes - good and bad. Koala-t hugs, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 I've been keeping a journal for 20 years. (with strict instructions to my kids, when I die to BURN EVERYTHING!) Even before my fibro, I kept a journal and its interesting to go back and read how your life was once, and how life changes - good and bad. Koala-t hugs, Cathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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