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2.1 Oxidative Damage
When children are toddlers part of their required diet to reduce oxidative damage would be a cup of blueberries/pomegranates (high in antioxidants) with each meal, and some sort of blueberry/pomegranate combination. As early as pre-school, there should be mandatory meditation/yoga to improve their breathing/ oxygenation in order to reduce the chemical reactivity of free radicals. Finally, we can "inject" paired electrons into the blood for unpaired atoms that are associated with oxidative damage -
4.4 Childhood Attachment Experiences
As a child, I had one parent who was very reliable, and one who was not. In terms of my emotions, I was often confusing discipline with love because if I was reprimanded, my father would lash out, then come back later to apologize and say he only lost his temper because he wants what is best for me. As an adult, I have found patterns of that in my relationships, confusing their anger for security and being blown away by how that was so not correct. I am more aware of my habits now so it helps -
6.3 Autonomous
When I first babysit as a tween, I realized immediately I had the ability to connect with children profoundly. It sparked a passion in teaching, and working as a caregiver; that eventually led me to my goal of being a therapist.
In Victoria's video about Pia, the autonomous stage rung a bell when she discussed Pia realizing she wanted to teach. Her ability to teach another person in itself means that she respects the autonomy of others and wants to encourage their learning along the way. -
6.4 Identity
I think my most confusing time was being a teenager trying to figure out where I belonged in my social and familial world. I was always a tom boy, not conforming to every gender role that was laid out before me, but I also internalized that struggle and felt out of place as a young girl.
In Hannah's video, her person of interest discussed being more wild like her mother; I think teenagers especially who are wild are trying to discover who they are often leads to wild shenanigans with friends. -
1.1 The Beginning
This was the year I experience my first real test of mental illness with a failed suicide attempt (very nonnormative life event); after finding myself in the lowest, darkest place I'd ever been at 16 years old, I realized that I was no longer dealing with normal/socially accepted feelings and thoughts and started having a much more existential outlook--this impacted my empathic tendencies, and helped me relate to others with trauma which is an advantage in the field of psychology. -
7.2 Transitions
My transition from integrated to self-transcendent was most likely in relation to my experience in a psych ward with a medium. That sounds like the set up for a joke, and it was not on the list, but really it was the first moment where I truly felt the connection to a world outside of the one I was currently living in. My best friend had passed away a few years before I met this woman and my conversation with her was evidence to me that the living humans on Earth are not all there is -
7.3 Major Life Event
I decided to go ahead with this timeline as I'm struggling to find an appropriate alternative. I will focus on my academic achievement of graduating with Honors/finishing my capstone in two years. The time, effort, and spoons I had to put into getting the grades I needed, and writing an entire book in a year often left me too exhausted for self care. I had to remove myself from my work sometimes, and make time for me: pampering, meditation, therapy, literally removing myself from campus, etc. -
7.1 Fowler
I would say I am in the conjunctive faith stage. I was raised as a child to be a part of the Catholic church, but even as a kid despite having it shoved down my throat, I did not feel connected to the religion my family forced on me. I absolutely accept that everyone has their own belief/spirituality, and that it is just as real and profound for them as my own search for spirituality and emotional balance is for me. I expect to remain in this stage for the duration of my life but who knows? -
2.3- My current healthy lifestyle
Based on the survey, I answered No to refraining from junk food, getting enough veggies/fruit, and working out enough. I used to be an athlete so all of these questions would have been answered yes before I became chronically ill. I definitely need to increase my produce intake, and exercise again. However, I quit smoking last August, I do not drink alcohol at all, and I consistently use sunscreen. I could ride a bike instead of driving a car, and adding fruit and vegetables to my everyday diet. -
4.3 Adult Attachment Style
Based on the history of my relationships, I have always had a fearful attachment. Emotions run high, but I never felt comfortable or secure depending on my partners, despite always being dependable myself. Currently, I have a much more secure attachment that comes from open communication with my partner, and his presence when times are hard. He is dependable and reliable, which gives me a peace of mind that I am not carrying the weight alone, and that I am accepted for me by both him, and myself -
6.1 My RAISEC type
I am SAI (social, artistic, investigative) with my lowest score in the conventional category. This does not surprise me, as social was my highest. According to the chart in figure 7.2, I am a "people helper" first, the next highest as an "idea creator," then an "abstract problem solver." I have always worked with children, and excelled in doing so; my first job out of Gallaudet will be at the learning center for the deaf as an aide for students with behavioral issues. It's a perfect match. -
6.2 Super's Stages
Given that I am starting a new job as an aide in May, I will need to establish myself there off the bat. The initial basic skill building would begin; including my 3 weeks of training, then using those training skills on the actual job within the following. After I become used to the job, find routine, my sense of establishment will increase; I'll find more stability and consistency in the job, using what I am learning every day, adapting to the routine of my cohort, and the children themselves -
4.1 Young Adult Role Transition
I chose "becoming a spouse" as marriage is something my boyfriend discuss frequently. As a kid, I set my age for life goals: moved out by 21, engaged by 25, married by 27, mother by 30. In 2012, US Census Bureau said women marry around 26, men around 28; more recent studies say add three years to each number. According to that, I am going to make that transition at the typical age-range because I can see myself being married at 28, my spouse will be 30. Marriage is hard, but communication is key -
3.2 Fluid Intelligence
The decline of my fluid intelligence (speed-processing/working memory) would begin to decline between 35-40 years (after a peak in my twenties) according to text. Without the capacity to keep in mind all the things I am doing, and everything I need to remember about doing them, this loss of ability to use inductive/deductive reasoning would make ADLs like test-taking (i.e. multiple choice) more difficult; I could compensate by studying for longer, with a variety of different studying methods. -
2.4- Potential consequences of my lifestyle
My current relatively sedentary lifestyle puts me at risk for obesity (although my body dysmorphia does its own job of preventing obesity). My emotional support animal is crucial to my mental health, by reducing stress (and according to my family, too much stress is the cause of cancer in our family--not sure how true that is but proof is in the stress pudding). The fact that I quit smoking may reduce the remaining risk for heart disease/Alzheimers, but continued mental exercise can help as well -
2.2-Genetic Limits
To increase the Hayflick limit for the human species, injections of steroids/growth hormones into the blood will (in this fantasy) increase the cell division. pRb and p53 proteins are what regulate the growth in cells and stop any excess growth. Assuming that in this case by 2052 when I would be 60, there is a cure for cancer, and the pRb/p53 proteins will have no effect on the growth of cancer cells, we can use the injection to speed up the cell growth process and prevent replicative senescence -
4.2- Older Adult Role Transition
As an older adult, I am most excited to become a grandparent. Given the text where it says that as a woman I may spend half of my life as a grandparent, I'm looking forward to it. I think the role's capacity to be an authority figure takes the back seat to indulgences. I look forward to growing a family, building special relationships with each grandchild and passing down traditions or mannerisms. At the same time, being a grandmother may play with my head depending on when I become one -
3.1 Crystalized Intelligence
Decline of crystallized intelligence (my ability to use previously-acquired knowledge to perform ADLs) would not begin until I am in my 70's. According to the text the ability would grow throughout my life, into my 60's if I exercise (i.e. crossword puzzles). One ADL that would be harder with the decline would be following new cooking recipes. I could compensate for that by having someone assist while I cook to ensure measurements/instruments I am using are correct, or order pre-made meals.