Here were some of the questions I addressed:

• Isolation and ambiguity
• Coexisting with my spouse
• Bullying at home
• Depression and anxiety
• Not getting enough quiet time
• And many more questions…

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/11/style/36-questions-that-lead-to-love.html

https://couplesinstitutecounseling.com/ways-for-couples-to-connect-during-sheltering-in-place/?mc_cid=1ac9375bc9&mc_eid=0a07119abe

https://www.buildingcoupletime.com/blog/carving-out-calm

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org

Calm App https://www.calm.com

Here were some of the questions we discussed:

• How do I deal with becoming overstimulated by noise?
• Is depression and anxiety normal after a brain injury?
• I have changed since my brain injury. Can you help me with the shame that I feel about these changes?
• Is my brain injury causing me to feel anxious about uncertainties COVID-19 is presenting?

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/erme.html

https://www.westone.com/store/music/hearing-protection/es49-custom/es49-custom

https://www.sensaphonics.com/products/erseriesplugs

In this call we were able to go deeper and get perspectives from many people that joined me live.

• How to nicely tell a partner that they need a chance to try things and not do everything for them, with the balance of needing help sometimes also.
• No amount of words will convince my partner that I am capable. What can I do?
• Monitoring fatigue and emotions with your partner.
• Feeling guilty when you just need to take some time to rest, or if you feel like you’re not able to do things.
• How do I know if my depression and lack of motivation are caused from my brain injury?

Thanks again for taking the time to come together and share so openly and honestly. I loved being with all of you and getting to know you.