01-07-09 meeting

Good start to the new support group.  Two members attended the group and shared their experiences with auditory sensitivity and defensiveness.  Other topics included:  Laughing Yoga, neurofeedback, Digital Auditory Aerobics, EMDR, Psychologist Dr. Thetford, adrenal fatigue, and life coaches.  One member gave a good recommendation for dealing with a high arousal level when around her husband.  When he makes noises that agitate her, instead of stating to him that it is his action causing her distress, she says, "I'm feeling overloaded" and goes to a quiet place in the house.  She reports that when she uses this phrase, there is no blame placed on him and he does not become defensive, and he gives her the space and quiet she needs.

Also discussed was the need for meetings to be held more frequently, therefore meetings will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.