Slowing down is key in recovery. Think of how much you miss looking out the passenger window of a fast moving car. What you see going 80 mph can't compare with 35 mph and that can't compare with 10 mph. And what's the difference between those driving experiences and riding a bicycle in those same areas? And what happens when you walk that path? And what can you discover if you sit quietly in one spot on that path with your eyes and ears and senses open and aware? If you feel unsafe you have to be hyper vigilant to keep yourself out of danger. But if you can trust yourself to make a safe place for yourself or trust yourself to take care of you if trouble arises, you can slow down with putting dishes away, getting dressed, chatting playfully with your children as you help them get ready for an event.....the quality of your life....and those around you....improves when you slow down. :)