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Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Exercise journal 10/2/09
Went to the gym to watch the premiere of the new Stargate series while exercising. It wasn't bad, but I was tired and easily distracted, so even though I was pacing myself to go longer, I gave up and went home after 50 minutes.
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-- Posted from my iPhone
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Exercise Journal 9/30/09
I made it to the gym tonight. I had to go. I have not been sleeping well lately and the pain and tension levels are really high. I could take mega drugs and go to bed for a week, or I can go to the gym. Even though exercising is the last thing I want to do when I feel like this, it's one of the few things that actually helps. Exercise is an essential part of my pain management program and I need to get back to doing real workouts more often if I want to feel better.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Exercise Journal 9/28/09
Finally made it to the gym again. The workout isn't as hard as just getting my butt out the door to go. Good workout. Challenged myself but didn't push too hard.
My notes are missing
I'm a little frustrated. I sat down to write tonight I realized that I don't have the notes I need. I'm hoping they are at school and I can get these blogs written while the ideas are still fresh in my mind. Last week I attended a workshop on autism and then the next night I attended a lecture by a neurologist on ADHD and Autism and nutrition. Now I have several blogs I'd like to write based on things I learned there and what they made me think about.
Here's what you can you can look forward to in the next week or so.
Differences: In a video shown at the autism workshop, one man with autism said something about wishing the world would stop viewing autism as a disability and see it as a difference. I will write a little about differences, but also how many similarities I saw when comparing my experiences with those of people with autism.
Behaviors vs. Deficits: We received great diagrams showing how the behavior problems are really just the tip of the iceberg. We see the behavior problems in autism because there are deficits and it is those deficits that need addressing. If they are addressed, the behavior issues improve. I'm of the opinion that this is not just about autism. So often we look at the outside appearance or the behavior and judge/react based on that, when really we need to look deeper if we are to truly understand and help people.
Balance and Interconnectedness: I am fascinated by the chemistry of the brain. I'm also fascinated with how our attempt to "fix" one thing often throws off another. Unfortunately this applies to life as well.
So, as soon as I find my notes, you'll hear more about all of that.
Here's what you can you can look forward to in the next week or so.
Differences: In a video shown at the autism workshop, one man with autism said something about wishing the world would stop viewing autism as a disability and see it as a difference. I will write a little about differences, but also how many similarities I saw when comparing my experiences with those of people with autism.
Behaviors vs. Deficits: We received great diagrams showing how the behavior problems are really just the tip of the iceberg. We see the behavior problems in autism because there are deficits and it is those deficits that need addressing. If they are addressed, the behavior issues improve. I'm of the opinion that this is not just about autism. So often we look at the outside appearance or the behavior and judge/react based on that, when really we need to look deeper if we are to truly understand and help people.
Balance and Interconnectedness: I am fascinated by the chemistry of the brain. I'm also fascinated with how our attempt to "fix" one thing often throws off another. Unfortunately this applies to life as well.
So, as soon as I find my notes, you'll hear more about all of that.
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