Last post I talked about my experience of "The Batty Zone".
Today I want to share a few thoughts about ‘escaping’ or at least moving away from this place of craziness.
What can you do when you’re in The Batty Zone.
Get Help
When I was doing the research for my Masters degree, I had my first experience of the power of Self Help groups. For more than a year, I participated in weekly support groups for divorcing parents who wanted to do all they could to ensure joint custody and shared parental care for their children.
I had long believed that ‘a problem shared is a problem reduced. And, these groups really helped me see that their is power in having support from a caring group.
So, one of the first things I did when I was feeling "Batty" was to call up my e-buddy Barry Morris. Barry and I support each other. I know I can call Barry almost any time and he will ‘talk me down from the ledge". And, I do the same for him.
Dave Schoof, writing in his Disquiet Blog, recommended that we have a handful of close pals, supporters that we can call anytime, in any emergency. Barry is one of those people for me and I know I am for him. This self-created, Self Help group, can help us escape The Batty Zone.
My brain is in hibernation mode today. So, I will post more ideas later.
