"Owning our story can be hard not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Only when we are brave enough to explore the power of darkness will we discover the infinite power of light." Brene' Brown "The Gifts of Imperfection"
Cognitive therapy has been challenging! It has caused me to reflect of the many changes I now face in my life. I'm now developing an awareness of who I am now and whom I desire to become. It is truly embracing my brain and recognizing the changes that have occured during the past 12 months. This is the list that I shared with my speech therapist today.
1. I used to be able to juggle it all but those days are gone.
2. I need to sleep 10 to 12 hours a day now.
3. I shut down when there is too much stimulation. I lose my ability to form intelligent sentences, problem solve, and inteact with others.
4. I have to conserve my energy.
5. I know some of my abilities have changed but not my expectations and as a result I have melt downs.
6. I need short periods of activity alternated with longer rest periods.
7. Do not over plan my brain!
8. Recovery is life long not limited to two years.
9. Acceptance does not mean that I'm giving up. Accepting what happened means my life is different then it used to be.
10. I want to continue to build resiliency with positive emotions.
every trial in my life has brought me to THIS place.....a place where nothing is perfect but everything is great. i wouldn't change a thing. OK MAYBE A FEW THINGS!!!!
