CHRONIC ILLNESS - Pattern Catching, Symptom Tracking Journal There are literally thousands of chronic diseases and conditions that leave people throwing their hands up and in desperation. An effective part of treatment and therapy is to keep a good record by tracking the symptoms and triggers that seem to set them off. There are many factors that contribute to the flareup of symptoms related to chronic disease that it can be very difficult to manage in your head. The purpose of this journal is to give you, your caregivers (often family members) and those treating you a clear picture of what