three ( video ; action in Freya )

[unfalteringly]

[ The video shows the interior of Freya's kitchen, with Peeta standing among bowls and measuring cups (most of which are still clean. Measuring by eye is much quicker) and various ingredients. The countertop is covered in almost as much flour as Peeta, himself, is. While his shirt sleeves have been pulled, the shirt that he bought with Rue has hardly been spared. It's covered with flour and paint (or possibly food coloring. He's not entirely sure right now) alike ]

Say someone was suffering from insomnia or something close to it, what would you suggest?

[ He doesn't bother looking up from his work as he speaks, instead continuing on with what he's doing. This cake won't frost itself ]

And while I'm at it, does anything get food coloring out of clothes? Or maybe this is paint...

Comments

[willbemother]

There are quite a few causes for insomnia, and thus just as many solutions. I've heard many suggest you explore chemical or medical solutions. In case you're not aware, the alternative one is psychological counseling.

[unfalteringly]

How often would you say that counseling works for people?

[willbemother]

It depends largely upon the therapist. If you trust them, and if they're any good, I would say approximately 88%, excepting chemical and genetic defects. Even so, medication is in existence to solve some of those problems.

While a drug may give you temporary relief, there is always the possibility of addiction or side-effects. If it is a psychological issue and you are able to work through it, there will be no collateral damages and the condition may be permanently fixed.

More simply: there is less risk to your body if you were to seek counseling.

[unfalteringly]

Permanently fixed? I'd be lying if I said that wasn't a tempting idea, though I'm not sure it's serious enough to really consider wasting someone else's time with the problem.

Were I to consider it though, might there be someone you could recommend?

[willbemother]

Funnily enough, that's what most psychiatric patients believe. It's a form of denial.

Unfortunately, I'm rather new to the area, so I couldn't in good conscience refer you to anyone. Might I suggest a discreet ad? We seem to be gifted with an anonymous feature.