Class of April 2014 Part 29
Hillbilly Girl
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: In my Garden
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Obo, sorry about the situation and hope that the change in therapist will be a good one for you. When do you meet with him? Maybe some mindfulness/meditation would be a good idea to get you head in a good space after that? I'll be around here this weekend if you need to chat
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,804
Obo, sorry to hear about your experience with that particular therapist, it would be easy now to dismiss the whole "therapy community", but keep focused on your goal - to address these difficult issues. What will help you move forward? Perhaps a male therapist might be more helpful. It's got to be worth a go?
Just know that we're all routing for you <3
Just know that we're all routing for you <3
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Omaha,NE
Posts: 372
Originally Posted by obosob 
Drove an hour to the quacks....
Then she says she's not suitable for me. Refers me to a male quack because he is better equipped to deal with my issues.
She hadn't called him. And failed to mention this on the phone to me earlier in the day. She said a man would be able to handle anger and relationship issues for men better than her.
This took 10 minutes.
So i thanked her for her honesty and went to leave. But she wanted full payment for the session.
I asked her if that was fair and reasonable. THEN she asked for half.......
I told her if she really wanted 50 bucks she could have it.
I was paying cash to avoid medicare and being on a record.....
She said oh no then.... I told her not to worry about a referral and walked off.
Bloody therapy is all crap. You cant trust them. I studied with and drank with them before.
No worries not drinking. But did have to go to the fish and chip shop.
Still really upset about it though.
Then she says she's not suitable for me. Refers me to a male quack because he is better equipped to deal with my issues.
She hadn't called him. And failed to mention this on the phone to me earlier in the day. She said a man would be able to handle anger and relationship issues for men better than her.
This took 10 minutes.
So i thanked her for her honesty and went to leave. But she wanted full payment for the session.
I asked her if that was fair and reasonable. THEN she asked for half.......
I told her if she really wanted 50 bucks she could have it.
I was paying cash to avoid medicare and being on a record.....
She said oh no then.... I told her not to worry about a referral and walked off.
Bloody therapy is all crap. You cant trust them. I studied with and drank with them before.
No worries not drinking. But did have to go to the fish and chip shop.
Still really upset about it though.
Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Omaha,NE
Posts: 372
Hey guys, I hope you're all doing well! Today marks one year drug and alcohol free. I decided to come out of the sober closet and shared this on instagram and facebook. I am honestly blow away by the support and kind messages I have received. Thank you all for posting and helping over the course of the last year!
The social stigma of being a drug addict and alcoholic used to scare the hell out of me. Anonymity was vital for me early on, but anyone who's been close to me the last few years knows I've been in and out of sobriety. My journey started a couple years ago when I began seeing a therapist for depression, anxiety, and for a general dissatisfaction with life. Along the way, I encountered suicidal feelings, a myriad of relapses, and lots of ups and downs. The worse of it came in the winter of 2015; I reached a point where I was starting everyday with a handful of pills and chasing them down with bourbon. Weekends included more drugs just to feel anything at all. Thankfully, on this day last year I had my last drink or drug and entered in patient treatment. I would like to thank my family, friends, and others in recovery that have supported me. Without all of you, this year sober would not have been possible.
The social stigma of being a drug addict and alcoholic used to scare the hell out of me. Anonymity was vital for me early on, but anyone who's been close to me the last few years knows I've been in and out of sobriety. My journey started a couple years ago when I began seeing a therapist for depression, anxiety, and for a general dissatisfaction with life. Along the way, I encountered suicidal feelings, a myriad of relapses, and lots of ups and downs. The worse of it came in the winter of 2015; I reached a point where I was starting everyday with a handful of pills and chasing them down with bourbon. Weekends included more drugs just to feel anything at all. Thankfully, on this day last year I had my last drink or drug and entered in patient treatment. I would like to thank my family, friends, and others in recovery that have supported me. Without all of you, this year sober would not have been possible.
Formerly ScrewdUpInDe
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: In the Nightmare in my head
Posts: 5,329
Originally Posted by Noolan
Obos, I'm studying to be a therapist right now. I know a referral can seem like a slap in the face, but a good therapist refers a patient they aren't able to help. It's a fundamental ethical requirement. I hope you don't give therapy up; there is a myriad of styles and forms.
Also, Congrats on the year.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 801
Originally Posted by Upward2Enlightenment
I think the slap in the face was wanting him to pay for pretty much nothing.
It's raining here! It's a miracle! About to watch tv and go to bed early- day 24 ... and that's a miracle too
Hillbilly Girl
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: In my Garden
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So happy for you Noolan on 1 year sobriety & all that it has brought into your life. You are an inspiration!
Way to go Izzy...keep it up!
Feeling a bit more human here today but still feeling zapped....had cabin fever & went out for a drive in the sunshine...was nice
Way to go Izzy...keep it up!
Feeling a bit more human here today but still feeling zapped....had cabin fever & went out for a drive in the sunshine...was nice
Hillbilly Girl
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: In my Garden
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Drunk driving wreck outside my front door tonight....didn't make the curve, missed the power pole went through the lines & a fence into someone's back yard. Had to extricate him &!the guy that brought blankets back to me said he told him he was drunk. So grateful that is not me tonight. My nerves are ****. Keep looking forward Fools.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2,804
Mariah, I hope there were no bad injuries for anyone. Thank goodness for your sobriety, so you were able help.
Izzy, great work. You're doing it!
I'm aching from my yoga practice yesterday, who says yoga is easy? Just laying around? It feels good to stretch this 50 year old body, it's amazing how general stiffness creeps up on you. Getting back some flexibility in both mind and body is definitely possible with a bit of time and effort.
I've been listening to a yoga podcast when I'm commuting - it's inspiring me.
Hope everyone's weekend is going well.
Izzy, great work. You're doing it!
I'm aching from my yoga practice yesterday, who says yoga is easy? Just laying around? It feels good to stretch this 50 year old body, it's amazing how general stiffness creeps up on you. Getting back some flexibility in both mind and body is definitely possible with a bit of time and effort.
I've been listening to a yoga podcast when I'm commuting - it's inspiring me.
Hope everyone's weekend is going well.
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Omaha,NE
Posts: 372
Originally Posted by MariahGayle
Drunk driving wreck outside my front door tonight....didn't make the curve, missed the power pole went through the lines & a fence into someone's back yard. Had to extricate him &!the guy that brought blankets back to me said he told him he was drunk. So grateful that is not me tonight. My nerves are ****. Keep looking forward Fools.
Hillbilly Girl
Join Date: Dec 2013
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Quiet here- stayed home yet again today & think I've turned the corner today which is good as I'm also suffering some serious cabin fever. Will be good to go back to work tomorrow.
I've got to get back to an exercise routine this week..I'm feeling a lot of dis-ease lately. anyway, hope you're all doing OK.
I've got to get back to an exercise routine this week..I'm feeling a lot of dis-ease lately. anyway, hope you're all doing OK.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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For some reason I've had problems logging in to SR today, all seems to be ok now though.
Glad to hear you're feeling better Mariah!
My birthday is coming up soon, and I've ordered an instant pot from Amazon as OH's birthday gift. I can't wait until it arrives - apparently it can cook dried beans in about 20 minutes, fabulous! It will make our meal prep so much easier.
OH is already quaking in his boots in the knowledge that he will have to endure some culinary experimentation.
Glad to hear you're feeling better Mariah!
My birthday is coming up soon, and I've ordered an instant pot from Amazon as OH's birthday gift. I can't wait until it arrives - apparently it can cook dried beans in about 20 minutes, fabulous! It will make our meal prep so much easier.
OH is already quaking in his boots in the knowledge that he will have to endure some culinary experimentation.
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,315
Congratulations Noolan. A great achievement. Well done.
Hope all are well.
Went back to the Ashram on Saturday and attended a chanting meditation for an hour. It had been a long time.
Australian open tennis on tv and the cricket at night. Caning the ice cream....
Hope all are well.
Went back to the Ashram on Saturday and attended a chanting meditation for an hour. It had been a long time.
Australian open tennis on tv and the cricket at night. Caning the ice cream....
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Join Date: Apr 2014
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Obo, I've never been to an Ashram, that sounds a wonderful environment for meditation. Are you able to continue your practice at home? Meditation is such a helpful mind strategy.
Had a meeting with my Mum and her social worker today, it went quite well. It looks like she can stay at the care home long term. She also recognised me today, and called me by name (that made me tearful, how I took that simple thing for granted for so many years!)
There's so much to be grateful for.
I'm starting a course on proof reading and copy editing - I'm hoping one day to give up the day job and be able to work from home. I'm quite excited about starting something new.
Hope everyone's doing well.
Tops, how's it going with the woodburner?
Had a meeting with my Mum and her social worker today, it went quite well. It looks like she can stay at the care home long term. She also recognised me today, and called me by name (that made me tearful, how I took that simple thing for granted for so many years!)
There's so much to be grateful for.
I'm starting a course on proof reading and copy editing - I'm hoping one day to give up the day job and be able to work from home. I'm quite excited about starting something new.
Hope everyone's doing well.
Tops, how's it going with the woodburner?
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,315
Just ot of hospital.
Could have died but everything went right.
Anaphylaxis after a jumping jack bite.
Caught in my boot whilst on the chainsaw. 2 direct bites to the foot. Reaction came on so intense I went into shock. Wife drove straight into hospital.
Doctor said worst case in a long time. Airways shut down needed 2 shots adrenaline and many others for alergies.
Oxygen mask. IV drip. 6 hours observation in emergency ward.
Very heavy......
It has really shaken me up. Very badly.
Could have died but everything went right.
Anaphylaxis after a jumping jack bite.
Caught in my boot whilst on the chainsaw. 2 direct bites to the foot. Reaction came on so intense I went into shock. Wife drove straight into hospital.
Doctor said worst case in a long time. Airways shut down needed 2 shots adrenaline and many others for alergies.
Oxygen mask. IV drip. 6 hours observation in emergency ward.
Very heavy......
It has really shaken me up. Very badly.
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