?Maintain a routine.
oMake change slowly, physically, emotionally, nutritionally, geographically, etc.
oMonitor health, watch nutrition, get medical checkups. Avoid drugs and alcohol.
oTake daily exercise to reduce dissociation (spaceyness, anxiety, and insomnia).
oAvoid sensory overload. Avoid crowds or large spaces without boundaries (shopping malls, video arcades, etc.) Drive consciously without music.
?Reality orientation
ostablish time end place landmarks such as calendars and clocks.
oMake lists of activities in advance. Update lists daily or weekly. Difficult tasks and large projects should be kept on separate lists.
oBefore going on errands, review lists of planned activities, purchases and projects. Mark items off as you complete them.
oKeep updated on current news. News shows (CNN, Headline News, talk radio) are helpful because they repeat, especially if you have memory and concentration difficulties.
?Reading
oTry to read one complete news article daily to increase comprehension.
oDevelop reading "stamina" with the aid of a timer, and increase reading periods progressively.
?Sleep interruptions
oLeave talk radio/television and news programs (not music) on all night.
Don?t push yourself. After years or months, dissociation is a habit that takes time to break
