I went to a new psychiatrist today. She seemed very competent. Aside from the usual conversation about the "med-go-round" we talked about getting involved in something off the farm to "feed my soul". We discussed possibly working or volunteering as a special education tutor. That sounds cool, although as soon as I start making commitments like that the stress level goes up as I worry about actually showing up. Part of the reason I'm on disability in the first place.
The other idea we discussed is a place called "Clover Haven" near my house that provides "Equine Therapy" to special needs young people in our area. Equine Therapy is the use of horses in a variety of ways to reach cognitively or emotionally disabled young people. Anything from grooming to riding.
I don't know much about horses, but I am used to large animals, and, of course, I am trained and experienced with special needs students. I think it sounds really cool. I think I'll make a phone call tomorrow. It might be something off the farm that "feeds my soul".
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