Arteva Acupuncture

My Pain Recovery Journal

Your Treatment Plan Reflection

How this journal works

A note before you begin

Your pain is real. Nothing here suggests otherwise. What we now understand is that pain and many persistent symptoms are produced by the nervous system, and that a nervous system which has learned to stay on high alert can, gently and over time, be retrained.

Why two numbers?

The “scary” part of pain is often what keeps it stuck, and it’s usually the first thing to ease. Watching the two numbers drift apart, the same intensity starting to feel less threatening, is one of the clearest signs you’re on your way.

How to use it

Write as much or as little as you like. No one reads this but you; it doesn’t have to be neat or logical, honest is enough. Go at your own pace. If anything stirs up more than feels manageable, set it down and let me know, and we’ll find the right support together.

Session 1

Private to you. Nothing you write here is saved or sent anywhere. To keep your entry, use Save / Print at the bottom.

Before you begin · two quick ratings

Pain has two parts: how strong it is, and how threatening it feels, and they don’t always match. Rate both as they are right now.

Intensity How strong is the sensation? 5/10
0 · none10 · most intense imaginable
Threat How alarming or unsafe does it feel? 5/10
0 · completely safe10 · frightening

A gentle body check-in · before

Take a slow breath. Notice your hands, your feet, the weight of you in the seat. Scan gently for areas of ease and areas of tension. You’re observing, not fixing.

This session’s reflection

A gentle body check-in · after

Scan again. Has anything softened, loosened, warmed, or settled, even slightly?

What went well today

If it feels right, note two or three things, small or large, that went well today, and why they went well. No pressure; skip it on the hard days.