So I turned to Reiki healing to replace my therapist.
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Is that what I had been experiencing earlier in the pandemic?
Data shows thatwere suffering from increased levels of mental distress as a result of the pandemic.
The self-isolation and lack of personal interaction alone are enough to get the perkiest and most hopeful people down.
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I barely slept the first few months after the stay-at-home order was enacted in New York in late March.
Ive never struggled with sleep before.
My mother often says I sleep like a rock.
(I wasnt alone;insomnia has become quite common during the pandemic.)
It didnt help that I was no longer working with my therapist.
So, I paused my search and tried to distract myself with other activities.
My roommates and I threw fancy dinner parties for one another.
I began to pick up freelance writing jobs while I looked for a full-time position.
I read a ton of booksnovels mostly.
But then evening would come, Id hit the bed, and my worries would take over.
Sometimes I was able to cry myself to sleep.
Other times, Id experienced what felt like mini panic attacks.
Because I have always trusted her intentions and her energy, I said yes.
But I had no idea what to expect.
Reiki is a form of energy healing that is believed to have originated in Japan.
Soon after we first spoke, we had our first session via FaceTime.
Rodriguez isnt a psychologist or licensed therapist, so she refers to this as coaching.
The call eventually progressed into a bang out of guided meditation.
I shared a lot and cried a lot.
The flow of our sessions is never the same.
During some calls, Rodriguez asks me to sit with her in silence while she works on my energy.
When that happens, I close my eyes and often feel a sense of peace.
But Ive also had colors appear in my minds eye.
Energy work is where we move the misplaced or absorbed energy, she explains.
Other times its like shes guiding me on a journey of self-discovery.
As we talk, she coaches me to be more introspective, and often leads me to useful conclusions.
I find it hard to believe, but Rodriguez is not surprised by my improvements.
Still, she encourages everyone she works with to seek professional help or medical assistance if they need it.
And these types of practices are becoming more mainstream, too.
They dont necessarily have to be competing things.
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