Dr lori shore psychology

31/05/2023

I, like many, have taken a break from social media since Covid and it has now been some time since I last posted. I was compelled to post today when I read this article in the Guardian. Most arguments I have read for/against the Voice have been politically oriented. This speaks to the impact self determination, hope and optimism that the Voice may have on the mental health of our Indigenous peoples. It is difficult to ignore this argument.

Indigenous doctors group also endorses a yes vote in the referendum as ‘a way of making people feel they have a stake in the future’

04/10/2022

I have recently become fascinated with exploring health conditions through art. My beautiful daughter Lucy turned 17 yesterday. She is turning out to be a natural artist. Lucy also has Epilepsy and is keen to follow in the footsteps of art academics such as Lana Ryles whose thesis explores neurological conditions through art https://www.lanaryles.com/home. Then just today one of my fellow swimming Jellyfish friends posted this: https://donate.hudson.org.au/events/13/2022-endo-art. Exploring the experience of endometriosis through art. So exciting!

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05/06/2022

FInally. Some action on recognising the signs of endometriosis early. It takes on average 7 years to diagnosis endometriosis currently! Yes 7 years! I see so many woman much younger than me with horrific stories of their symptoms being dismissed and invalidated by multiple health professionals over many years. ‘Period pain is normal’, ’pain with s*x is normal’, ‘don’t worry, others have it worse than you’… the list of throwaway reassurances is endless. And that this is still happening in 2022 is shocking to me. I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 26, after enduring years of crippling pain that would come on indiscriminately but most often after any exercise. It came as a surprise to me that others could actually run 5kms without being doubled over with pelvic pain, dizziness and nausea. And I am one of the lucky ones. As a teen my parents took me to various health professionals to try to understand the source of my unexplained pelvic pain. But endometriosis rarely shows up on ultrasounds. Especially not 35 years ago. I was finally diagnosed by a gynaecologist I saw for an abnormal Pap smear. Once he had sorted that he said ‘and any other issues?’ I gave him some of my history and he said ‘is in*******se painful?’ I answered ‘isn’t it supposed to be?’ I am forever grateful that my gynaecologist insisted that I have my first laparoscopy, and my second and third. I know now that many young woman are not so fortunate. We need to do better for our young women and this one step forward.

Students in Victorian state secondary schools will be taught to spot the early warning signs of endometriosis and how to seek help for it.

10/10/2021

As the most locked down city in the world, there is no doubt it is going to be a challenge as we emerge to the new ‘Covid normal’. I really like some of the ideas in this article about how we start to think about managing ourselves.

Post lockdown, how will we ease back into life again and, like bears, reemerge from hibernation sensibly? I work as a clinical psychologist, so here's a glimpse of how I've been breaking it down with my clients, writes Leisa Aitken.

14/08/2021

It is the small things we can all do to get through the pandemic... sit in the sun, play with our pets/children, drink green tea... eat dark chocolate.

Oxytosin, endorphins and seratonin are the fuel for feeling good, here’s how to get more in your system.

18/05/2021

Cold water swimming reportedly has many mental and physical health benefits. For me personally, as I enter my fourth month of this new found activity, the benefits keep multiplying: better sleep and more energy, increased mindfulness and appreciation of my natural surroundings, connecting with like minded water jellies, the confidence that comes from challenging yourself... and achieving. All leading to an increased sense of well being. See my musings post for an article on the benefits of cold water swimming.
https://www.drlorishorepsychology.com.au/musings

21/03/2021

This is also a really helpful article on talking with kids about consent.

How do we ensure children and teens know about consent? Here’s a guide to changing the culture early to prevent s*xual assault

21/03/2021

So I have been struggling to assist my own teens to develop a framework for thinking and talking about what consent looks like. My sister-in-law just showed me this.

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13/02/2021

Please feel free to join me and the team at Francis Perry House Pelvic Pain Service for a series of 3 free webinars.
https://www.drlorishorepsychology.com.au/musings/looking-forward-to-presenting-with-the-amazing-team-at-francis-perry-house-pelvic-pain-service