This may sound strange, but I decided to make
a list of the big things it's unlikely I'll do again -
1) go to a movie in a movie theatre -
way too much sensory stimulation
2) go to a concert with my family - the kind
with lights, etc. - ditto #1
3) travel - WAY too complicated
4) give private flute lessons - complex - integrating a LOT of different elements -
reading/playing sheet music, writing on sheet music, listening carefully in
order to give feedback, looking back and forth between my student and the music
5) drive - very complex -possibly could
literally operate a car, but add in everything I'd need to pay attention to in
order to be a safe, responsible driver - the last time I drove was taking my daughters
to and from a doctor appointment in Oct. 2011.
So, there's my list... it's actually easier
to see it in front of me in words, it's surprisingly benign... clearing away
unlikely goals leaves me asking - "OK, so what am I going to try, or maybe
build on (i.e. drawing, writing)?"... I don't know... I'll have to
experiment... what gives me a sense of accomplishment, adds quality to my life...
That's sad that you've concluded you'll never be able to do these things again. Maybe there's another therapy out there that could be the magic bullet.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking more positively now, tho not looking for a "magic bullet"
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