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Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:20:51
In reply to Re: today's session » antigua, posted by mair on January 7, 2005, at 22:02:14
Oh my, I did that once. I think I was two hours early. They looked at me funny. I just said, Okay, I'll be back. And went.......................wait for it.........................altogether now...............
to Starbucks of course!gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:24:30
In reply to Re: today's session » mair, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:20:51
There is FINALLY a Starbucks near my home!! I was just IMing with Emmy, and I remembered this!! Woo hoo! My hubby told me about it on New Year's Eve, but I forgot. Must have been the spilled candle wax that interfered with my encoding.
Happy dance!!!!!
Now I don't have to go way out of the way for my treat!
gg
Posted by Aphrodite on January 8, 2005, at 4:32:14
In reply to Just remembered !!!!!!, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:24:30
It's funny, I go to a coffee house *before* every session. I always get a mocha latte. I'm chronically sleep-deprived, so it's my way of getting through therapy appearing at a normal energy level. Of course, by the end I crash and have to use the bathroom;) Espresso goes right through me!
I should total up how much money I spend on this ritual. Then again, maybe not.
I'm so sorry for your depressed feelings. I understand the need to hide under the covers and pray for the sun. And I'm sorry your T was confused, but I'm sure he'll work on the pieces of the puzzle and have some insight next time.
It's been so gray and cold and dreary where I live and that only feeds my depression. On the days when I've forced myself to bundle up, put on the headphones, and take a walk, it has done wonders. The cold actually becomes quite stimulating for me. It's getting out the door that is the problem! Just a suggestion . . . I want to help until your T can give you some brilliant insight.
Take care.
Posted by TofuEmmy on January 8, 2005, at 10:55:13
In reply to Just remembered !!!!!!, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:24:30
GG!! Yes! A recovered memory!! And, yes!! It's a positive one!! Oh my goodness!! Say it ain't so!!! :-P
TButt
Posted by rainbowbrite on January 8, 2005, at 11:19:53
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » gardenergirl, posted by fires on January 7, 2005, at 12:20:59
>A fellow skeptic and MD, concurs with me: Isn't it curious that ALL recovered memories are negative ones?
Really? I think think this fact may be wrong...I am pretty sure I have had more postitive 'recovered memories' than negative. Unless I am not understanding the meaning of recovered memories.
Posted by fires on January 8, 2005, at 12:15:35
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » fires, posted by gardenergirl on January 7, 2005, at 23:31:26
Perhaps what we have here "is a failure to communicate." ;)
In my book simply remembering something that we haven't for some time, is not a recovered memory.
Also, some forums I post on do list typing in all caps as rude behavior -- that it is unacceptable. I find it somewhat ironic that this site, with some of, if not the strictest rules on civility, doesn't address the issue. I'm not too surprise though because rhetorical questions that belittle people, have been allowed here, too.
I think I have been quite civil in the above paragraph. :) My 82 year old mother agrees!!
Posted by Dinah on January 8, 2005, at 12:29:06
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » gardenergirl, posted by fires on January 8, 2005, at 12:15:35
Posted by fires on January 8, 2005, at 12:31:22
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » fires, posted by rainbowbrite on January 8, 2005, at 11:19:53
I don't think you understand what I mean by recovered memory. From "The Myth of Repressed Memory" :
"Since it is not actually a legitimate psychological phenomenon, the idea of "recovered memory"—and the movement that has developed alongside it—is thus closer to a dangerous fad or trendy witch hunt."
I hope that explains what I mean.
Posted by fallsfall on January 8, 2005, at 13:48:08
In reply to Re: today's session » fallsfall, posted by gardenergirl on January 7, 2005, at 23:37:33
I'm not really sure what is different. Some day I'll ask him.
We talked about how his goal wasn't to destroy me in every session. How I should be able to function after therapy. We talked about how I might expect that if I were destroyed that it would mean that I was working "harder" - but that wasn't what he had in mind.
From my perspective, he stopped arguing so much. He stopped challenging me as much. I don't know if he actually changed what he was doing.
For my part, I tried to see that functioning after therapy was a goal. This sort of was part of the "even if you get better, you won't lose therapy" discussion. Sort of that I didn't need to *prove* that I was a mess in order to stay in therapy.
I am interested to know if he changed, if I changed, or if we both did. But I haven't asked him yet...
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:06:22
In reply to What do you get? » gardenergirl, posted by Aphrodite on January 8, 2005, at 4:32:14
> Of course, by the end I crash and have to use the bathroom;) Espresso goes right through me!
Ha! I ran into a friend of mine in the lobby a couple of weeks ago since I had the same issue and had to hit the restroom before I left. It was nice to see her, though. Poor T, having to deal with us back to back like that. :)
I always get a decaf venti non-fat cinnamon latte. So, now I'm busted if anyone in my town reads this. :)
>
> On the days when I've forced myself to bundle up, put on the headphones, and take a walk, it has done wonders. The cold actually becomes quite stimulating for me. It's getting out the door that is the problem! Just a suggestion . . . I want to help until your T can give you some brilliant insight.You know what? This is an excellent idea! I'll give it a try today. Maybe I can convince my hubby to go with me. He's feeling slug-like today, too.
Thanks, sweetie.
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:08:21
In reply to Re: Just remembered !!!!!! » gardenergirl, posted by TofuEmmy on January 8, 2005, at 10:55:13
Thanks for helping me remember this. It's a valuable memory, one that I'm sure will have a great impact on my well-being, if not my pocketbook.
;-)
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:17:04
In reply to Re: today's session » gardenergirl, posted by fallsfall on January 8, 2005, at 13:48:08
Sounds like a good goal, and a good shift in thinking regarding therapy.
Let me know what he says.
Take care,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:19:05
In reply to Re: today's session » gardenergirl, posted by fallsfall on January 8, 2005, at 13:48:08
I hope no one is feeling as if I am making fun of them or making light of what can be a very difficult and painful event. It's just my way of dealing with the anxiety of what's going on with me. Humor really helps me cope.
Thanks,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:23:32
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » gardenergirl, posted by fires on January 8, 2005, at 12:15:35
> Also, some forums I post on do list typing in all caps as rude behavior -- that it is unacceptable. I find it somewhat ironic that this site, with some of, if not the strictest rules on civility, doesn't address the issue.
It has been addressed. You can find several threads about it in the archives. Just google "all caps"
>I'm not too surprise though because rhetorical questions that belittle people, have been allowed here, too.
Really?
>
> I think I have been quite civil in the above paragraph. :) My 82 year old mother agrees!!
>I don't have a problem with it. Glad mom approves, too.
gg
Posted by TofuEmmy on January 8, 2005, at 16:55:55
In reply to Hope I'm not offending anyone with recovered mems, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:19:05
Me too...hopefully people know I almost never post a serious word. (ok...it's an issue!)
I was just teasing my buddy GG. Truly don't mean to offend anyone!! well,...except maybe GG! ;-)
Posted by gardenergirl on January 9, 2005, at 14:09:07
In reply to Hope I'm not offending anyone with recovered mems, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 14:19:05
This thread seems to have died. I don't know if it was a natural death, or if my goofiness killed it.
I apologize for letting my humor run amok. There's a time and a place for sick humor, even if it helps me to avoid thinking and feeling what I don't want to think or feel. This may not be the place.
Sorry, folks.
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on January 9, 2005, at 18:16:27
In reply to Re: I think I'm resisting in therapy » rainbowbrite, posted by fires on January 8, 2005, at 12:31:22
> "Since it is not actually a legitimate psychological phenomenon..."
Please respect the views of others and be sensitive to their feelings. Even if you're quoting someone else. The last time you were blocked it was for 3 weeks, so this time it's for 6.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above post, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Shortelise on January 9, 2005, at 19:02:44
In reply to Re: today's session » Shortelise, posted by gardenergirl on January 8, 2005, at 0:14:28
I don't know how I guessed you were the middle child. Just because of how you are.Thanks for saying that I seem to "get it". It's nice to hear.
And I for one very much appreciate humour. If not for humour, I think I'd probably be in my garden communing with the fairies. Naked.
ShortE
Posted by daisym on January 9, 2005, at 19:21:01
In reply to Uh oh, posted by gardenergirl on January 9, 2005, at 14:09:07
I don't think it died. I think we just got "burnt" out on it...
I tend to stop posting to threads that get too hot for me.
No apologies necessary, to me at least. I think I'll join ShortE in the garden with the fairies. But since it is cold, I'm wearing socks. And gloves. And a hat.
:)
Posted by annierose on January 9, 2005, at 21:43:01
In reply to Re: Uh oh, posted by daisym on January 9, 2005, at 19:21:01
My mommy always told me, "don't play with fire!"
:0GG - thank goodness for your humor ... i laughed so hard reading your replies!! very witty indeed!!
Posted by 10derheart on January 9, 2005, at 22:20:26
In reply to Re: Uh oh, posted by daisym on January 9, 2005, at 19:21:01
My, I may have to take a quick peek into that garden (but just a quick one, I'll cover my eyes and look between two fingers) You and ShortE cavorting there in different states of dress...or undress, with the lovely fairies, sounds like it shouldn't be missed.
I've always loved fairies.
Ah, the blessings of humor....:)))
Posted by gardenergirl on January 12, 2005, at 10:30:16
In reply to Re: today's session, posted by Shortelise on January 9, 2005, at 19:02:44
Now that sounds like fun! 'cept it's a bit nippy right now.
Thanks,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 12, 2005, at 10:31:01
In reply to Re: Uh oh, posted by daisym on January 9, 2005, at 19:21:01
I want to cavort, too!
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 12, 2005, at 10:33:58
In reply to Re: Uh oh, posted by annierose on January 9, 2005, at 21:43:01
thanks! I giggled a bit, too. But that's probably tofuemmy's fault. She makes me laugh til I cry.
Take care,
gg
Posted by gardenergirl on January 12, 2005, at 10:35:15
In reply to Re: Uh oh ShortE and » daisym, posted by 10derheart on January 9, 2005, at 22:20:26
What a cute post. Hmmm, maybe our garden has shrubbery to enclose us a bit and provide privacy.
gg
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