Thoughts on keeping a personal journal.....
Keeping a daily log
while you are going through treatment can be very helpful. You can
set up your journal however you feel comfortable. I used a notebook
and wrote on the inside cover what I wanted to be recorded, such as
medications and tests. That way, in case I was unable to do it for
myself, my family and friends would fill it in for me. Now, I have
a record of what tests were done and who visited while I was
undergoing treatment. This was helpful even after treatment, so I
could look back and see how far I had come over the course of my
treatment.
Here are some ideas for records
to keep in your journal that I set up in my journals.
These are only my ideas, so set
your journal up according to your own needs or desires.
Tests
-
Date of test
- Time of test
- How long did
the test take?
- Name of test
being done
- Reason for
test
- Preparations
for the test
- Results of the
test
- Side effects
or negative experiences from the test
Medication
- What is the
medication?
- Date
you started taking the medication
- What is the
dosage?
- Reason for
taking medication
- Side effects
with this medication
It is important to keep track of
all medications that are prescribed and any changes in your
medications.
Personal Stuff
These are just suggestions that
may help you to set up your personal
journal that will help you
through your diagnosis and treatment.
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