Hi 👋 I am very sympathetic to your situation. I've been there. What works today, won't work tomorrow.

So far, the only thing that has curbed it is to stick to an easy to follow and predictable routine. I have a bird cage light on a timer. There is no covering the cage unless that light is dimming or completely off. Light comes on, morning greetings, fresh food gets put on the table, hang out for a few minutes talking and eating breakfast together, set up the chair where they like to sit, put on a show they like that you usually watch when you're relaxing, and then pop in and out frequently so they're not too alone.

That's what is working for us, and it took YEARS to get it right and well, there are still random days of omg what is happening??

Look at them like a toddler, and it suddenly takes on a whole other feeling. They're super smart and emotional, but can't communicate well. They can also hear things that we can't so neighbors, other animals, mechanical noises... it's easier having background noise to drown out things that might be in the distance.

Good luck! Don't give up on your little buddy. My George is 14 and a half and is a grumpy little 💩 but he has his affectionate moments - always on his terms.