How do I log all my mental health symptoms when I can't remember them?

I don’t know the answer but I’m right here with you. I feel like as soon as they ask me a question I panic and my mind goes blank! I don’t tend to note things down when they are happening but my mind constantly goes back to events and overthinking it, and I make a note of them then.

I find talking through my breakdowns makes it easier to remember what happened. If you wanna pm me and we can talk through it all I'm happy to do that. I used to help fill out these kinds of papers with people at work

@Rosie I don't always panic and void all my memories when asked a question because it's focussed on one area but the second they say "is there anything else?" it's like my my brain just fully detatches! I need like a guided journal but for symptoms

Whenever i think about something that i need to remember I put a note in my phone… I know it’s not fast but it’s one of those things that you can’t rush you gotta take time. And maybe talk to people. Maybe scroll TikTok cuz that really helped me figure out I’m audhd. Without it i would not know things I do are common with other autistics. The algorithm really does get to know you well lol

I tend to ask them back if there’s things people normally talk about, as I know there’s more but I can’t think of it right now. They were quite good at giving some info that then prompted more from me.

I write down what I'm feeling as I'm feeling it

@Rosie That makes sense, would probably drag up a lot more that way. I will try and write things down as they happen but I guarantee I'll have a very calm and symptom free day now 🙃

Always the way! Better days to come ❤️

I think most professionals also understand that things might not come to you immediately, especially when prompted to add more. I would just write them down as and when you remember them to take to a follow-up appointment. As you've mentioned, probably the most effective way is to write it down as it occurs, alternatively if you live with someone, it might be helpful if they recognise something to also write it down, or ask them to prompt you to write it down. A symptom journal would be a good idea!

I just tell my iPhone to set a reminder for me now because I don’t remember anything at that moment when I’m in therapy and I just end up saying “I’m fine everything is so great “

Sometimes I even write it down next to my reminder of my appointment and I have to like memorize it before the appointment 🤣

@Sandra jeaneth Me: *had a massive mental breakdown, cried every day, barely slept or eaten, crippling depression getting worse* Therapist: So how's your week been? Me: Yeah really good actually!

Lmao exactly 😤 it’s A struggle because you are so used to not being able to vent but it’s a safe space with them and we need to remember that I have all that happen what I’ve done is started to get up and go for walks with my dog more often I barely have friends here in Colorado since I moved so it gets lonely sometimes u have to get up and do things either u are dragging or not it has helped a lot to start working out as well I have anxiety and depression too I’m on meds 😭