Table 1.

Example of self-monitoring in a patient with chronic pain

				M = medication
				R = relaxation
Time	Activity	Depression, 0-10	Pain, 0-10	C = challenge thoughts
9 AM	Getting dressed	8	7	M, C
10 AM	Eating breakfast	7	5
11 AM	Walking dog	4	5	C
12 noon	Phoning Michael	3	4
1 PM	Tidying basement	8	8	M, C