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Posted by Karen_kay on January 19, 2004, at 16:42:49
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by All Done on January 19, 2004, at 2:45:42
Slow it down, you move to fast. Now, Mr Paul Simon told me that. You can only guess when the situation called for it.... Now, I'm passing the information along to you. Listen, if you think you have a grasp on reality, then you need to get your med check. Is there a doctor in the house? It's a good thing we have a panel of therapists coming to this event, because it sounds like you need a whole panel girl! Your perception of reality sounds quite distorted at this point. And I'm almost afraid to steer you in the right direction, as it may cause a full psychotic break. Maybe I should fly on up to DC to meet with the judges and see what they think is best in this situation.
Oh, BTW Beefcake is sitting right next to me and he says hi. Also, when you were talking with him last week about the fact that you don't change your underpants frequently, that made him rather uncomfortable. He says he'd appreciate it if you wouldn't discuss that matter any further. Speaking of underpants, he doesn't wear underpants at all :) Oh, and he needs to cancel your appointment next week, as he'll be coming my way for another *visit*. Sorry bout your luck kid, guess that's just the way it goes sometimes.
I resent the fact that you make fun of my therapist for being so young. I like the idea of having someone young and inexpereinced, that I can mold and shape to my likings. Maybe he does sing his school song, but only when he becomes *very* excited. So, I don't mind it too much. Earplugs are here for a purpose, so I use them well. Also, the fact that he wears his school jacket, that's fine by he. He has pride in the fact that he got his PhD in a party state (OMG!!! Can you believe that....What have I gotten myself into?? I checked out the school and it doesn't sound so good...) Well, I'm a party animal, so we ahve something in common! This is very rational and it makes sense to me....
Posted by fallsfall on January 19, 2004, at 21:34:39
In reply to And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » fallsfall, posted by Karen_kay on January 19, 2004, at 16:27:45
Well, his wife and kids and dog are in the picture, too. I think they would have thought that my coming too made the boat a little too crowded - so they didn't invite me. Maybe they'll invite me the next time - if I lose a few pounds I won't take up as much room.
He is actually smiling in the picture. I didn't know that his face could actually do that - he is such a blank slate.
So, don't you want to know about his wife?
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 19, 2004, at 22:22:40
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by fallsfall on January 19, 2004, at 7:46:31
I wonder if our therapists have ANY idea how much they have amused us these past weeks? I wouldn't trade Bean for the world, but he's so much fun to write about.
Posted by gardenergirl on January 19, 2004, at 23:37:47
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 19, 2004, at 22:22:40
Okay, I guess I'm going to go with Bear for my T. In some ways he kind of looks like Paddington. Although he does not wear a yellow slicker to sessions. That would be SCARY!
I have to say that if I joined your pageant, I'm afraid I'd be too inhibited. I can see myself wearing a nice, simple evening suit, with my hair up and simple jewelry. For talent, if I didn't twirl a rifle (sorry, never mastered the baton, and conked my head several times with the rifle...hmmm...maybe that is a cause of depression and neurosis?????). Or perhaps I would sing Bette Midler's The Rose to grab the attention of all the 80's monsters. But then I would have to break into some Norah Jones to take it back to the present. Anyway, I would finish singing, and the wild applause would startle me so that I would trip over cables and cords walking off the stage (yes, Karen Kay we have clumsiness in common). The judges would be so dazzled by my performance and my poise in standing back up as if nothing happened, that they would award me the talent prize on the spot.
As for Mr. Psychbabble USA, I'm afraid that Bear likely would be too dull. He tends to be the blank slate type, and I have not investigated his personal life. Perhaps he could just be another judge and a spokesman for diet coke??
gg, the clumsy, inhibited, possibly brain-injured 80's girl
Posted by All Done on January 19, 2004, at 23:59:58
In reply to Jessie's Gril...Oh no :( » All Done, posted by Karen_kay on January 19, 2004, at 16:42:49
“Listen, if you think you have a grasp on reality, then you need to get your med check.”
>>Perception *is* reality, my Dear Karen.And listen, there is no way Beefcake is visiting you. First of all, he just found out you’re a Hoosier. Which explains oh so much ; ). (Now, now. Don’t take offense. I’m married to a Hoosier. My child’s grandparents and relatives are all Hoosiers.) Secondly, you are correct, Beefcake does not like to be restricted by silly underwear, but when he discovered that you have been wearing granny underpants ever since you became so envious of Elle’s, sadly, he cannot look at you the same way anymore.
I will admit that I guess I should stop throwing stones until I fess up that I think my therapist might not be much older than yours. I’m not positive, but he might be in his early 30s. There, I said it. Let the stone throwing resume! Beefcake is *way* more mature than Bubba. So there.
Posted by All Done on January 20, 2004, at 0:19:52
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 19, 2004, at 22:22:40
> I wonder if our therapists have ANY idea how much they have amused us these past weeks? I wouldn't trade Bean for the world, but he's so much fun to write about.
I wonder if any of them read what we're writing. Have any of you told your therapists about Psycho Babble? I don't think I'd ever tell mine, but, then again, I've never written anything I wouldn't be more than willing to chat with him about. If he's reading and wants to talk to me about it, he can let me know. Maybe someday he'll call me to reschedule or something and say, "Hi. It's Beefcake."
Sorry to get sidetracked. Perhaps this is deserving of it's own thread or something.
Posted by Elle2021 on January 20, 2004, at 2:17:52
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA » Miss Honeychurch, posted by All Done on January 20, 2004, at 0:19:52
> Have any of you told your therapists about Psycho Babble?
Absolutely not! I could never tell him that I write here, he could pick me out in a heartbeat. This is the place where I can talk about things that are bothering me and how to approach him with it. And I certainly wouldn't want him to see this thread! :)
Elle
Posted by Elle2021 on January 20, 2004, at 2:26:18
In reply to Re: Jessie's Gril...Oh no :( » Karen_kay, posted by All Done on January 19, 2004, at 23:59:58
> I will admit that I guess I should stop throwing stones until I fess up that I think my therapist might not be much older than yours. I’m not positive, but he might be in his early 30s. There, I said it.
Well, then I win this one because my pdoc is 54!! Ha! He's more mature than Bubba and Beefcake put together. Go Burt!!!!!
Elle
Posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 20, 2004, at 11:29:55
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA » Miss Honeychurch, posted by All Done on January 20, 2004, at 0:19:52
I was so paranoid lastweek during our session because my Therapist must have said "psychobabble" about 3 times. As in, "O that's just psychobabble."
Now I think he must be tipping me off that he reads this! However, I know he is in theprcess of writing 2 books so he couldn't POSSIBLY have time to read this site! Right???
Posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 12:30:35
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by Miss Honeychurch on January 20, 2004, at 11:29:55
I know my therapist doesn't visit this site. For if he did I'd have quite a bit of explaining to do.. I'm sure he'd become quite defensive about some of the things I share from our sessions, or he'd try to explain things. Or I'm sure he'd try to be a bit more strict on his boundaries. However, I'd be very worried if one day I walk into his office and he casually says, "You know, I do sit around the house in my underpants." OMG, I die from humiliation!
Posted by Dinah on January 20, 2004, at 13:44:50
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA » Miss Honeychurch, posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 12:30:35
My therapist knows about Babble (so many sessions about Babble!) AND my posting name. But he's promised not to peek and I trust him implicitly. Well, actually, he stuck his nose in the air and said that he doesn't spend much time on the internet, and wouldn't dream of coming here. But the result is the same.
He gets a kick out of some of what I share with him though, and we also get some productive session topics.
(Do not fear. I didn't tell him about this thread.)
Posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 14:22:15
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by Dinah on January 20, 2004, at 13:44:50
Maybe you should tell him about this thread and make him read it so we could FINALLY have a winner! That's it folks! I'm bringing Bubba a copy of this thread and making him have a looksie...He'll declare a final winner. And I assure you, he'll be honest. I just fear I'll be the only person happy with the results. And maybe I'll finally find out if he sits around in his underpants! Gosh! It's about time! :)
Posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 15:49:11
In reply to I win again, posted by Elle2021 on January 20, 2004, at 2:26:18
Ok, I saw my Pdoc today...And he started asking questions about what I was doing in therapy. Now, the whole time I've been seeing him he's only done this once before. And he said, "I have some notes that you and Bubba discussed your boyfriend, you mom and your dad. Which did you focus on?" I said, "Well I guess my boyfriend, since I don't really like him." (Which was a lie, as we didn't focus much on my boyfriend, I just resent the fact that he was being nosey!) He asked if my boyfriend was physically abusive and I said, "No, he's just stupid." My Pdoc said, "Well, would you have problems if you were seeing someone else?" And I said, "Well, I don't know, I haven't tried dating you, now have I?" He shut up and the conversation ended. I hate it when he sticks his nose into things that aren't his business...Why is my Pdoc suddenly asking questions? Is my therapist talking about me behind my back? HELP....I'm getting paranoid here...And I'm serious...
BTW, my Pdoc won't be a judge either!
Posted by Elle2021 on January 20, 2004, at 16:25:15
In reply to Paranoia sets in..., posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 15:49:11
> Is my therapist talking about me behind my back?
More than likely he is. My pdoc confronted me with some things that had taken place in my life on our first session. Now, I was dumbfounded about how he found this out. He told me that the doctor that referred me to him had spoken to him about me. So, there you go, there a bunch of gossips. I told him that too. I said, "I don't appreicate you people gossiping about me." And he tried to justify it by saying something that I can't remember... Anyway, they do confer with eachother from time to time.
Elle
Posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 19:21:49
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA, posted by gardenergirl on January 19, 2004, at 23:37:47
Bear.... That will do quite nice. But is he soft and cuddly? And as for the yellow slicker, if that was all he wore to sessions, well it might just be OK...
And I don't completely agree with your version of the talent competition. Now, I see you walking on stage in a Cinderella type princess gown, trying yet to out-do the rest of the competition. You will not succeed though. Even with Bear's support and encouragement. You attempt to sing a stunning rendition of "I Know What Boys Like" while hiking up your skirt. But, you forgot to shave your legs, for the past 10 years! Elle freaks out because she thinks that you have spiders crawling up your legs. This causes her to go stark-raving mad and she begins hitting your legs with your own rifle. Bear tries to break things up, getting pistol-whipped in the process (yes, I know it's not a pistol, but does the term still apply?), rendering him unconscious. He's put to bed. Your legs are severely bruised in the process, and Elle has a fainting spell. That only leaves Karen, Miss Honey (little competition, I must say), Fallsfall and All Done at this point, am I correct. But, in walks Gabbi....(GASP!!!!) And everyone knows that a sassy lady always wins a pageant! (And if Gabbi's half as good looking as she is sassy, ladies, we have NO chance...Well, except me of course! :))
Posted by gabbix2 on January 20, 2004, at 22:04:27
In reply to Re: Mr. Psychobabble USA » gardenergirl, posted by Karen_kay on January 20, 2004, at 19:21:49
You are nuthin but TROUBLE.. I bet you've heard that before ;) The rumours are true, I AM in the pageant. Honestly are you that bored-- entering unsuspecting women in beauty pageants?
JEEBUS! Don't you have a web site to go crash or something? *evil grin*Why I haven't even had time to vaseline my teeth.
Really though as It would hardly be fair to the rest of you I'll have to bow out..
Imagine the headline:
"Burned out Babble B*tc* bags Burt Bill, Bean and ......BUBBA in contest, dies under mysterious circumstances: smouldering baton found at scene.
It simply wouldn't do.
and btw. Whats with liking "The Stranger" blah, nothing happened and nothing happened..then I went to Mom's funeral and had white coffee..I'm kidding I know I really should like Camus,I consider it an intellectual failing on my part though lord knows I have tried.
Posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 8:07:11
In reply to KAREN KAY!!! » Karen_kay, posted by gabbix2 on January 20, 2004, at 22:04:27
First of all, I must say I AM SOOOOOO glad I got the BABBLE Bi*** talking! :) I guess I am nothin but trouble :) And I would have no problems with you coming in a close second to me, as long as it isn't Elle or Miss Honey.
Now, I've decided to stay away from crashing websites for a while. And pity me for a while, but honest to God, I'm going to tell Bubba the whole story! Can you believe that! Well, I'm fairly certain he'll keep his boundary crossing in check for quite a while now. I mean, I did see his wife in her wedding gown. I think that makes me the creppiest Babbler Ever, wouldn't you agree? He may laugh, he may cry. I'm not entirely sure. He may try to hump me. We'll see. I'll report the results back. But, if things go bad he'll be disqualified from the pageant, that's for sure. I wouldn't want to give anyone else an unfair advantage, now would I?
As for the vaseline, there will be plenty on scene, so don't you fret my dear :) Bubba has you covered. But don't get too close, as he is a bit frisky.
As for Camus, maybe you should give it another shot. I won't hold this one against you. But, if you start talking smack about Bukowski it's possible I might set this place on fire myself.
Gabbi and Karen and pageants, OH MY! (We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of pageants...)
Posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 8:44:19
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » Karen_kay, posted by fallsfall on January 19, 2004, at 21:34:39
Oh, I totally forgot the last part of your post....What does his wife look like??? Do tell, please!!!
(And tell me she's not pretty!)
Posted by fallsfall on January 21, 2004, at 14:09:52
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » fallsfall, posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 8:44:19
She's thin (and I'm not). She looks friendly and nice. Not a beauty, but not ugly either. I think they look nice together. 2 teenage sons - reasonably hot. The family looks happy together. [Up until this moment, I didn't care if he read every post on Babble... Now I'm not so sure I want him to!]
I just want him to always return my phone calls right away, and see me for extra appointments on the weekends if I ask. She can have him the rest of the time.
She's a counselor at a private High School. Do you think they talk about their patients?
Posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 14:34:51
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » Karen_kay, posted by fallsfall on January 21, 2004, at 14:09:52
Do you think they talk about their patients?
*Uh, YEAH!!! I know if I was a therapist that's ALL I would talk about. But, it wouldn't be bad, not all bad anyway. I know they say they don't talk aobut their clients but my therapist refers to other clients on ocassion. If he tells me about others, imagine what he tells his wife!
Heck yeah, I'm sure they talk about their clients. (Maybe I'll ask Bubba that question too...You need to stop being so inquisitive, as I'm going to use all of my precious time with Bubba getting all of your questions answered instead of my problems!)Typical conversation:
Him: "You wouldn't believe the day I had! Judy just went on and on about her boyfriend. I wanted to tell her to take her head out of her butt and just leave the worthless piece of junk. But, she wouldn't listen anyway."
Her: "I know. I tried to tell Kelli that her geography class isn't really that hard, but she wouldn't listen to me either. How do we get through to these people?"
Him: "I'm just glad we're perfect. I mean with our perfect kids and our perfect boat, it almost makes me feel better to listen to other people's problems when I realize that I'm not half as annoying as they are." (Mind you, he says this while clipping his toenails and watching Mad About You)
In walks Bubba: "Hey guys, can I use your telephone. I need to call a client really late at night and get some support. Would that be OK with you?"
End Scene One
(Stupid perfect therapists with their stupid perfect lives! Or are they? (Start music {Du du duuuu!)))
Posted by All Done on January 21, 2004, at 17:19:30
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » fallsfall, posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 14:34:51
Gosh, I'm feeling so inadequate. I know absolutely nothing about Beefcake's personal life. How do I find these things out? Maybe I should come up with a list of questions for my next session.
1. To confirm, how old are you?
2. Married? Dating? Straight? Gay? (I've already indirectly asked the last two and I didn't get a definitive answer.)
3. Hobbies other than 80s dance clubs?
4. Underwear? Yes or no?
5. Underwear? Boxers or briefs?
6. Underwear? White or colors?
7. Underwear? Worn while lounging around the house?Hmm, I see a pattern here. Maybe my list needs a little help.
Posted by Dinah on January 21, 2004, at 18:51:46
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » fallsfall, posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 14:34:51
My therapist never talks about other clients, not even in generalities. Like he won't answer "How are my symptoms like/unlike other OCD clients you have had?" He will answer in generalities about people with OCD in general, but not his clients with OCD.
It's sort of comforting in a way, because I know he'll never say "I once had a client who needed to worry about her parents when they were on vacation, so that they would stay safe." to another client.
He's got a picture of his wife and his daughter in his office, and I saw his wife when she dropped in at his office at my appointment time. They both look nice and I hope he remains blissfully happy so that he won't relocate out of town.
Posted by Dinah on January 21, 2004, at 18:52:29
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries?, posted by Dinah on January 21, 2004, at 18:51:46
Posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 19:26:20
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries?, posted by Dinah on January 21, 2004, at 18:51:46
Last week, Bubba said, "And the reason I don't have a picture of my wife in my office is because my clients may start comparing themselves to her. They may start wearing their hair like hers (yeah, right! Dream on lover boy!), or they may wonder how they compare to her." I think that's why I'm starting to feel guilty again. But I still don't think she takes good enough care of him, or he'd be able to get some sleep. Or maybe they're doing other things...I'd never ever thought of that!!! But they can't be doing it that much, can they???? Nope, I refuse to believe it! I'm having a talk with him. He needs to straighten his wife out or I'm going to march over to his house once a week and clean it myself. I have an Early appointment tomorrow and I just know he's going to be tired. I'm ready to let him have it! It'll be my way of telling him, "Don't tell me so much about your personal life! I get too worried about you!!!!" (And that I don't like his wife)
Wish me luck all, I'm coming clean about crashing the site and all...Oh, I'm so dumb for trusting him...I'm hoping he'll see the humor in it, or at least be proud of me for coming clean. Do you think he will? (Please say yes, please say yes..)
Posted by Dinah on January 21, 2004, at 20:16:23
In reply to Re: And Bubba has Questionable boundaries? » Dinah, posted by Karen_kay on January 21, 2004, at 19:26:20
I've given up guessing what they're going to do. :(
I eventually admitted to my therapist that I googled him and did a drive by of his house (his home address is printed on his receipt, and he lives within a mile of me). But only after I had mentioned similar incidents from Babble and measured his response carefully. While he was carefully measuring his response because he guessed it was possible that I had done some of what I was mentioning. :) It was a nice little dance that ended well. I now have no secrets from him - except maybe this thread. His attitude was a gentle understanding that clients sometimes wanted more connection with their therapists, and that that was understandable and not a terrible sin.
But I have also heard of times when therapists (usually ones who weren't computer savvy) were freaked out by it.
So I couldn't even venture to guess. Perhaps you could feel your way slowly. I know, I know. Not your style. (affectionate smile)
I'm still a bit concerned about that late night call, and his admitting that he wished he could afford therapy though. Just be careful, Karen. I would hate to see a terrific person like you get hurt.
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