Monthly Archives: December 2010
Hospitals and Wedding Bells
Many people have written about hospitalizations—usually the nightmarish kind—but not everyone has had such experiences. Most of mine have been helpful–at least more helpful than less. The first time I entered “the- last-stop hotel” or “asylum” (and I mean … Continue reading
Cat Therapy
We were away for a few days and worried about how the cats were doing. Fortunately, they were both alive and well upon our return. The worst of the fighting after introducing Tovah to Sidney (our old cat) seemed to … Continue reading
Cat/Dog Therapy
You read a lot about dogs being used in all types of therapy. Last summer I was at a convention for people with mental illnesses and saw people with psychiatric dogs for the first time. At home, I discovered a … Continue reading
Therapy and Coping Skills
I have decided to discontinue therapy. I went for a few sessions and walked out early on the third, having nothing new to say. Then I scheduled a forth appointment but wound up canceling it, and after weeks of indecision, … Continue reading
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