The therapist did suggest to me that I try a shot of alcohol or to take a xanax before an appointment. I am not certain how serious the woman was, but I think she was sort of serious because of how anxious I get at appointments. I would never go in impaired - who knows what sort of trap I could fall into.

The public service announcement is:
Don't email, text or call the therapist whilst drinking alcohol or having taken any other judgment impairing substances. It never turns out well.

I am a she not a he.

Popping popcorn (a gift from the gods in my opinion - one of my absolute favorite foods on earth which I eat several times a week) in a pan on the stove is just as quick as microwave popcorn and does not include all sorts of weird chemicals. And I think it tastes a ton better. But if taste wise, you really like the microwave kind - I would still say try the pan kind a few times with different oils and see the delightful difference.