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I have been researching and learning more about all possible factors contributing to my trauma. A book titled Stolen Focus - why you can't pay attention and how to think deeply again by Johann Hari is benefitting me. FYI.
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I have learnt the names of some of the poorest psychiatrists in my local area.
It does seem the ones who are good and have solid reputations have their books closed.
One of the good ones I have been booked in for several months. I have roughly 30 days to go now.
I was upset about one good psychiatrist, whose books were closed.
I told my psychiatrist about this, the very last session I attended.
She didn't listen to me.
She sent me a referral for the actual psychiatrist, who I discussed with her, in our last session, who has their books closed...
...can’t be on unless I’m watching a repeat of something and I know it’s safe. News is out, scrolling anything is out. I’m careful about what books I read (and will sometimes resort to a book I’ve already read).
Processing those triggers is key.
In the meantime? Emptying out my stress cup. I...
...an intake session with my new psychiatrist. This psychiatrist was recommended by my trauma informed counsellor. I will go with him for a year or two. His books just closed. So I am relieved that I took action some months ago. Otherwise I would have to travel to the state capital to see someone.
I react the same to gratitude work. I'm not able to look forward to anything though. I've been disappointed too many times and experienced too much to depend on something that may not work out.
...options.
I asked for a referral to a psychiatrist who had a good reputation. There last time I spoke to her I told her that the psychiatrist's books were closed. So she sent a referral for that particular psychiatrist, whose books are still closed. I don't even think she's being mean. She's...
that my kids have recognised the hard work I've put in to improve and are now speaking to me again. For being able to access all the advice I can get from watching youtube. For free books from the library. Not yet reading properly yet but it is on my to do list.
Oh, I love that you're diving into books that actually help! *Stolen Focus* is such a gem—Johann Hari really breaks down all those invisible forces pulling at our attention in such a compassionate way. It's cool that you're connecting the dots between attention, focus, and your own healing...
1. Tend to self: Self love and pampering myself today. ( showering and getting ready for the day )
2. Read my book while listening to ambient music in background.
3. Spend time with my family, having a BBQ lunch together.
4. Draw something Autumn related for a bit in my sketchbook.
5. Play...
...She told me we had plenty of time. I tried to get a referral from her. Last time I spoke to her I told her that psychiatrist has now closed her books.
When I mentioned duty of care indicating a legal framework. My psychiatrist was suddenly able to get referrals sent out over night. One of...
...just outside of Santa Fe New Mexico. The home is classic old Santa Fe. We ate on the back porch with a roof over us. The view was stunning and we had a monsoon storm going so lots of thunder and lightning with rain to keep it cool. The owner is an attorney and author so I am eyeing all the books.
I went up and took B a glass of water for his medication. That way we can just leave. I will go and return a library book, and get something B would like for breakfast. I need to do a shop and restock.
My T gave me a weird sounding one but it works.
"Orienting to bed." Get in bed, with a book, radio, music player whatever. Relax. Look at your room, your blankets, get comfortable, use lights that are easy to shut off. Read, watch something (control what you watch, make it comedy, or...