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Rumpelstilskin

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  1. White vinegar also takes the sting away pronto
  2. Each checked piece of luggage may not exceed 32 kilos. When you purchase your ANA ticket you may at that time indicate that you want to bring extra luggage along. Not sure if you have to clear customs on your first port of call in America or not, but it would be a non-starter if that is the case.
  3. The best books transport the reader to a unique viewpoint/space in time...wheelchair, armchair, bed or beach.
  4. You might try reaching out to Scott Berry in Bangkok. He might have a better idea of which Thai speaking therapists would potentially do some therapy via Zoom or Skype with you wife. The 'sadness' of the moment is wearing on a lot of people right now and getting some better coping skills might help take the edge off things. One other potentially helpful thing would be transcendental meditation, 20 minutes twice a day to lower the stress level. One of the physicians who studied TM came up with a pretty simple and easy to practice version detailed below. My dad used this technique and stopped drinking and smoking --- 2 very difficult things to shake. The Relaxation Response Herbert Benson, M.D. Harvard University The Relaxation Response is a natural innate protective mechanism which allows us to turn off harmful effects from stress through changes that decrease heart rate, lower metabolism, decrease rate of breathing, and in this way being the body back into a healthier balance. There are four basic elements necessary to evoke the Relaxation Response. a. a quiet environment, b. an object to dwell upon, c. a passive attitude – “let it happen,” and d. a comfortable position. In order to trigger the Relaxation Response, follow the steps below: Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Close your eyes. Deeply relax all your muscles Breathe through your nose. Become aware of your breathing. As you breathe out, say the word “ONE” silently to yourself. For example, breathe IN---OUT, “ONE”: IN...OUT, “ONE”: etc. Breathe easily and naturally. Continue for 10 to 20 minutes. You may open your eyes to check the time, but do not use an alarm. When you finish, sit quietly for several minutes, at first with your eyes closed and later with your eyes opened. Do not stand up for a few minutes. Do not worry about whether you are successful in achieving a deep level of relaxation. Maintain a passive attitude and permit relaxation to occur at its own pace. When distracting thoughts occur, merely return to repeating “ONE.” With practice, the response should come with little effort. Practice the technique once or twice daily but not within two hours after any meal since the digestive process seems to interfere with the elicitation of the Relaxation Response. LOGIN Scott Berry & Associates Mental health coaching and counselling services Complete one of the quick quizzes below to see if you need a little help, right now. DO THE DEPRESSION QUIZ PRICING BOOK NOW DO THE ANXIETY QUIZ Dr Scott Berry Book in to see me Hi. My name is Scott. I'm a professionally certified coach and counsellor, based in Bangkok, serving English-speaking expats here and across Asia. I work with people face-fo-face and online. I've been in Bangkok for about 15 years now. I have qualifications in psychotherapy from the UK. I have a PhD from Australia. Reach out to me for a no-pressure chat. If I can't help, no problem. I'll help you find someone who can! BOOK A SESSION NOW
  5. I feel the Earth move Under my Feet, I feel the sky tumbling down....Carol King Tapestry 1970s....
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