Summer and QG, I started antidepressants in the beginning of March, and have been pleased with the results, and will continue with them for a while. About the time my ADs kicked in, a friend of mine started taking enzymes for anxiety. We both started having very similar results-hers were immediate, mine had taken 1-4 weeks to take effect. She feels like they have given her major relief from her anxiety, and allowed her to continue looking at and working on her issues with her therapist. I'm...Read More...

Hi summer! I was going to say good evening to you but I am not sure where you hail from. Could be day time where you are. Yeah smell is a VERY personal thing. I read once that smell is our most ingrained memory because our olfactory system or whatever you call it is so close to our brains. I guess it's right up in the middle of our brains. My old old T, the one who I saw for over a decade and left last year used to tell me I smelled good too because of some cologne I used to wear. I liked...Read More...

Hi...and welcome salcostello..... I guess I am a bit confused about what you are asking. And would like to encourage you to elaborate a bit more on what you are seeking to confirm. It seems like you are looking for the origin of the usage of "I" statements...is that correct? That is...I statements vs. You statements....the assertive vs. the aggressive type of statement? If you are looking for the origin...I personally cannot help you there. I don't think it is attributed to any one...Read More...

Totally, CT! I would assume that what you are saying is that you respect yourself, your needs, and your sadness. Good for you!Read More...

thanks to everyone for the warm welcome! Hope to talk to you all moreRead More...

Thank you all. I aprriciate your support. My T has been a T for thirty plus years and has around seven years to retirement. I do not mean to be rude, but I think she is burned out and should start thinking about retirment. She is very set in her ways and does not like to bend. She mentions boundaries a lot. I have trouble setting boundaries but I do not cross other peoples boundaries. I have a past with married women. I have never persued them or crossed that boundary. They wanted to go out...Read More...

Hi IHTS... Thanks for noticing me.....*she said in her best Eeyore voice* LOL...... I haven't yet said hello to you...but I have been reading. I'm trying to catch up on posting. I'm glad you decided to join up here...your posts have been most interesting. In regard to your question...I have to say...NO...I do not think people are as loyal and trustworthy as our dogs are. I think that dogs are a different type of attachment.....often a more profound attachment. It is more difficult, for some...Read More...

I sent a forward to your e-mail I hope you got it this time. Have a good day.Read More...

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Russ, It sounds so familiar. I was always wanting my T to fix it for me. To give me the answers or to fix me. That was me wanting to be rescued by her. I still do want to be rescued. I'm not over that yet. I know now that she can't fix every problem that I have, but now I want her to adopt me and be my mom. If she does that, she'll fix it all for me. . . and she will rescue me, and through rescuing me, she will abandon me, so I know that she won't do that. That's why this transference thing...Read More...

Yes! I'm so glad we're back too! Thanks Shrinklady!Read More...

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I miss my therapist. She's out of town for two weeks. I usually see her on Mon and Wed, and she calls me on Fridays. So, it's so hard to not have any contact with her. She gave me 6 short letters for when she's gone, one for each day that I usually have contact with her. I have been strictly instructed to open them on the day that I usually talk with her. So, I opened one on Wed., and I get to open one tomorrow, Yay! I'm counting time based on these cards. 1 down, 5 to go! I'm still having...Read More...

Please do, Tina, Please do. I hope it goes well and that you are able to say everything you want to say. You are very brave and I hope you and your T recognize this. Good luck! -CTRead More...

CT, HB thanks for this exchange! I have been at my mum's for a week and reading your thoughts on guilt is a great reminder of why I'm feeling shit. And to soften those inner voices if nothing else. SBRead More...

Thanks AG, HB! I thought I had done quite well with a few new coping strategies in place. But the visit has brought up so much that I am still unaware off. Just feeling the after effect in as much as my concentration is down, my stress are levels up and being gentle with myself, what was that again?????? SBRead More...

thanks for the reply. i still figuring it out! samyRead More...

Cooked! I love it. "When will I be done baking!" Oh man, that Onion thing is hysterical. I love the part of "The Natural Way to Feel Shitty" being a diet of corn syrup, white bread and a total lack of exercise, and the bit about reducing costume theme parties is priceless. Great stuff. RussRead More...

BUMP.... I just thought I'd bump this to the top... It is my hope that what PL said here is at the heart of what we are all trying to accomplish here. Thanks PL...for giving me such a lovely image after a cold and dreadful day. ((((PL))))) luv your "corny" face. SDRead More...

Life sometimes sucks. Even more so if you have to work. Please take time for you and go play. Glad this is a planned leave rather unexpected. Hurry back WizRead More...

Thank you so much. It was so easy to do with your help. Thanks Namaste' WizRead More...

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Hi Catgirl. Welcome to the forum. It is an excellent place for support. Everyone here is really great at supporting and encouraging. Sorry about your mom. I lost mine about 2 years ago. It is still very painful, but time does help in the healing process. I wish you luck in starting things over. Glad you have a good T to help you along, too.Read More...

Hey...Missing Piece.... I knew we would eventually "find" you. We've been missing you! Great name....LOL.....gave me a good chuckle. Anyway...welcome to the threads. Dive right into any discussion you can relate to, the water is warm. Perhaps you'll find the rest of your puzzle? Sorry...just can't resist the analogies. I think you'll find many people here that you can relate to and will be compassionate to your situation...whatever it may be. SDRead More...