Log it in two taps
When an attack starts, two taps save the time. Fill in the rest once it's passed.
Migraine and headache
Migraine and headache diary
Record each attack as it happens, with how bad it was, any aura, what you took and what helped. Then give your doctor a clear picture of what's been happening between appointments.
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Get help straight away if a headache is sudden and severe, or comes with other symptoms that worry you: call your local emergency number (000 in Australia) and ask for an ambulance. Go to your nearest emergency department if a headache comes with a fever, a stiff neck, confusion or a change in personality, blurred or double vision, loss of balance or a seizure.
What to record for migraine
Migraine can bring severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light or sound, and some people get an aura first: a change in their vision, speech or sensation. The migraine template asks about each attack, so the details are written down while they're fresh. Fill in what you can and skip anything you don't know. You can always come back later.
- How bad it was
- Any aura beforehand
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to light or sound
- Any medicine, and the time you took it
- Your cycle day
- When it started, and how long it lasted
- What helped
For when it's hard to look at a screen
Note what you took, and when
Record each medicine and the time you took it, so you and your doctor can see what helped and how quickly.
Line it up with your cycle
Note your cycle day with each attack, so you can see whether attacks follow your periods.
Note what was going on
Some things can set off a migraine attack, such as missing meals, too much or too little sleep, or stress. Tap any that were going on. Over time, your report shows how often each one came up, as plain counts.
Questions about migraine diaries
Does Kind Witness diagnose migraine?
No. Kind Witness is a diary. It records what you tell it and helps you share it. Only your doctor can tell you what it means. Read our medical disclaimer
Can a diary help before I have a diagnosis?
Yes. A headache diary can help your doctor diagnose migraine, and help you understand when attacks happen and what sets them off. It's worth keeping one in the weeks, or ideally months, before your appointment.
Can a diary show whether my medicine is working?
It can help. Recording what you took, when you took it and how the attack went helps you and your doctor see whether a medicine is working.
Can it show how often I take pain relief?
Yes. Each entry records any medicine and when you took it, so you can see how often you've needed pain relief. Taking pain relief too often can make headaches worse, so talk to your doctor if you're using it a lot.
Can I record an aura without a headache?
Yes. Log it as an attack and tick aura, even if no headache follows. Some people get an aura without a headache afterwards.
Can I track migraine alongside other conditions?
Yes. Choose every condition that applies when you set up. Each entry uses the template you pick, and reports can show each condition on its own or all together.
Is my diary private?
Your diary is stored and encrypted on your phone. Nothing leaves it unless you send it. How we protect your diary
Is there a paper version?
Yes. The free printable symptom diary asks the same basic questions as the app, so you can fill it in by hand. Printable diaries
Written by Kind Witness · Sources checked 31 October 2026
Sources
- healthdirect. Migraine. May 2025.
- Migraine & Headache Australia. Headache diaries & migraine diaries.
- The Migraine Trust. Keeping a headache diary.
This page is general information, not medical advice. If something is new, severe or worrying you, contact your doctor. In an emergency, call your local emergency number (000 in Australia). Medical disclaimer