Diary of bodily signs
A record of physical symptoms and the circumstances around them — for when examinations find nothing.
What it’s for
When physical examinations show no cause, the next step is to look for a pattern. Memory won’t find it; a written record will.
What you record
- The symptom and its intensity from 1 to 10.
- The time, and what was happening just before.
- Who you were with.
- Sleep and meals that day.
- What eased it.
Important
This diary does not replace a medical examination. It is a supplement — and often very useful material for one.
See also
Genogram template
The symbols and steps for drawing your own family tree — the groundwork for a session.
Rules for arguing
A few agreements a couple makes in calm times, which apply when things are not calm.
Holiday plan
An agreement about holidays after a separation, made in advance — a period that reliably sharpens conflict.
