New Beginnings

06:59 PM

Since this is a psychotherapy forum, I had better make this therapy related.

When I began here, I chose a name which reflected my state of mind at the time. No doubt, I was/have been lost in termination for, literally, YEARS.

Now, I am different. After five years, I have grown, with the help of my current T.

I realize I am no longer lost in THAT experience and even though I still have rough moments, like this past week, my old experience (or my childhood) doesn't define me or my relationship with this T.

So. I am considering changing my name...One of the names I considered was, Lost in DE-termination or just changing it completely like others here.

I need to ask a quick question....If I want to change, can I edit it or do I have to begin a new account?

Thank you.

Jul 18, 2012, 03:28 PM

http://forums.psychcentral.com/faq.p...changeusername

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Members can change their username once and only once with no explanation or special permission needed. Simply send a private message (PM) to one of the site's administrators.

pegasus · Jul 18, 2012, 03:31 PM

From the FAQ

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Members can change their username once and only once with no explanation or special permission needed. Simply send a private message (PM) to one of the site's administrators. Member names have to conform to our community guidelines, be between 4 and 19 characters in length, and not already taken by an existing user. We allow only one username change per individual.

Hope this helps.

pbutton · Jul 18, 2012, 03:35 PM

Lost in De-termination. I like it!!

Jul 18, 2012, 04:24 PM

See, I'd say get rid of the "Lost" part. Do you really still feel lost?

How about . . . .

wait for it . . . .

Determinibly Found!!

Okay, a bit much I guess.

mcl6136 · Jul 18, 2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by lost in termination

Since this is a psychotherapy forum, I better make this therapy related.

When I began here, I chose a log in name which reflected my state of mind at the time. No doubt, I was/have been lost in termination for, literally, YEARS.

Now, I am different. After five years, I have grown, with the help of my current T.

I realize I am no longer lost in THAT experience and even though I still have rough moments, like this past week, my old experience (or my childhood) doesn't define my relationship with this T.

So. I am considering changing my name...One of the names I considered was, Lost in DE-termination or just changing it completely like others here.

I need to ask a quick question....If I want to change, can I edit it or do I have to begin a new account?

Thank you.

I hope that the whole termination thread was not experienced by you as minimizing your progress in this respect. If that happened and I was responsible, please accept my apologies,
MCL

Jul 18, 2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by farmergirl

See, I'd say get rid of the "Lost" part. Do you really still feel lost?

How about . . . .

wait for it . . . .

Determinibly Found!!

Okay, a bit much I guess.

Funny, you mentioned....it's why I am considering changing my entire name.

I do still feel lost, at times. Just not lost in the experience.

I do want to challenge myself to come up with a really cool....redemptive....name.

Jul 18, 2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mcl6136

I hope that the whole termination thread was not experienced by you as minimizing your progress in this respect. If that happened and I was responsible, please accept my apologies,
MCL

No, MCL....not at all.

I have been considering changing my name for quite some time. It has NOTHING to do with the termination thread.

WikidPissah · Jul 18, 2012, 06:24 PM

(((Foundintermination)))

You're an inspiration.

Jul 18, 2012, 06:32 PM

The De-Terminator!!

Jul 18, 2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WikidPissah

(((Foundintermination)))

You're an inspiration.

THANK YOU, Wikid! I like your idea for my new name AND that your post rhymed!

WikidPissah · Jul 18, 2012, 07:15 PM

I am a poet
Yet I don't know it.

Jul 18, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by farmergirl

The De-Terminator!!

Wow. When I read this, I thought of the Terminator movie. What's really interesting is I had this vision of someone who is really STRONG and determined.

Thanks, Farmergirl.