Anxiety
Somatic Tracking Log for Panic Symptoms
A client experiences panic as a purely cognitive event and is disconnected from the physical.
When a client reports that panic attacks come from nowhere, they often describe a cascade of catastrophic thoughts. They are convinced the event is purely mental, making it feel unpredictable and unsolvable. This client may be entirely unaware of the subtle physiological shifts that precede the cognitive overwhelm, leaving them feeling ambushed by their own mind.
This log helps the client build a record of physical sensations in the moments leading up to a panic event. By documenting these instances, they start to see a pattern they were previously missing. The client returns to the next session with a concrete record that connects their bodily experience to the onset of panic, shifting the focus from an abstract mental crisis to a tangible, observable process.
Somatic Tracking Log for Panic Symptoms
For the next seven days, each time you notice physical symptoms associated with panic, fill in one entry below. Record this as soon as you can after the event. Focus only on physical sensations. Do not record thoughts or interpretations — only what your body did.
| Date & Time | What was happening | What you felt in your body (describe the sensation and where) | Intensity 0–10 |
|---|---|---|---|
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