The Decline (Day 4) 19.03.12

I read an article on a couple who used to a deaf sperm donor to increase the chances of their baby being born deaf (the couple were both deaf themselves). It got me to the thought of not being able to ever hear anything, ever. (Deafness, Culture and Choice. N. Levy, pg. 285). 

I've managed to go three days without too much fault, but today it pushed my buttons a bit hard and I found it impossible to be around people without listening to what was going on. I've also come to the conclusion that playing music through speakers while I'm in the shower is completely necessary. I've let it become somewhat of a haven from this intervention. 

John Cacioppo, a social psychologist, states that loneliness is linked to hardening of the arteries (leading to high blood pressure), body inflammation and even problems with learning and memory. (Why Loneliness Can Be Dangerous, Katherine Gammon. 05.03.12) 

Although this is something I can't, and won't, be able to relate to, it's interesting to know that there are also physical 'side effects' of being blocked out from your world around you (or blocking yourself out).

Oh, and this is interesting: Loneliness Affects Sleep Quality