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After every atrocity one can expect to hear the same predictable apologies: It never happened; the victim lies; the victim exaggerates; the victim brought it upon herself; and in any case it is time to forget the past and move on.
Trauma and Recovery
Judith Lewis Herman
a dopamine menu is a curated list of activities that will provide a dopamine boost whenever you need it. It’s helpful because when you’re running low on dopamine, it can be hard to identify activities that will give you a boost (that don’t involve [scrolling](https://www.stylist.co.uk/health/sleep/phone-social-media-cant-sleep-impact/571712)) and motivate you to actually do them. Having a visual reminder on hand can remove the overwhelm of choosing an activity and the urge to pick up your phone.
A Dopamine Menu Can Make Your Days More Joyful – A Neuroscientist Shares How to Create Yours
Abbi Henderson
Sometimes you need to close the door on the world and allow yourself to feel comfortable and safe—as long as it’s not the only thing you’re doing. Think of it as a short-term survival strategy. You also need a plan and a sense of what value there is in the struggle.
Burnout
Emily Nagoski, Amelia Nagoski
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