Mark...I'm a mom...I know I do too much..I think walking room to room is too much for me sometimes and ii do take breaks in our quiet living rm. I am going to set the timer like you said. I think the commotion of the kids home on weekends sets me off on mondays so the timer might do the trck there too

I was hoping to "add" stimulation gradually like soap operas.. 15 mins at a clip.. (When the house is quiet).

I'm really stir crazy when they're in school... But once I "eave the house ..even drive 10 mins I'm overstimulated.

Is driving that stimulating? I have no prob w reaction time or ability...its what happens when I get home..I'm fried