Couch 88 - let's make it great!

Hugs granite.

We just talked. There isn't much to say really. We talked about a hard thing and moved on to other things. She just has a way of helping one to feel respected, safe, understood, and not alone. She actually asked me a couple of questions today. Last week she asked me one question, today it was two. Usually she doesn't ask things but I think I'm in a better place to accept questions. It was just good. Hard for me for a couple of things and I'm still pondering over a couple of the conversations but it was just good.

(((granite)))

I am always surprised to hear people say they feel better after seeing the therapist. Safe, respected, understood and not alone are not what I associate with the woman.

I always feel better after I see T.

My sight was really bad - nobody noticed because it happened so gradually.

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Oh ok. That makes sense then.

My mom was horrified too after I got glasses in the 3rd grade. I remember walking into a store with her and saying, "Is this what people really see without glasses?!" I was amazed - she felt bad - I would say horrified, mainly at herself for not getting them for me sooner.

Okay. Journal written, laundry going, dishes done, the dog's room cleaned, dinner cooked and eaten, living room picked up, and make-up washed off. Now I have 2 projects I need to get done and my weekly planning to do that I have neglected so far this week.

*sits in the corner*

Interesting. I have never felt better. I have sometimes not felt a lot worse - but that is the best I get with the therapist.

Stopdog, I hope you don't take this personally, and this is really about my perception not truth of your statements, but sometimes you crack me up. There are elements in your posts that make it sound little like deadpan humor. Reminds me of one of my college profs, back in the day.

Jesus you're productive! I've done like less than 10% of all you done today.

Right now I feel so incredibly nervous for my next session. Almost sick at times. Taking past experience into account, after my session Thursday I will likely feel better. At least I hope so. This time may be a bit different for me though.

I find it interesting how everyone has very different feelings surrounding therapy and their therapist. The different experiences are fascinating.

I've only been home 3 hours, haha. For some reason I felt very 'energetic' after my session today. I'm starting to come down but I'm trying to hang onto it with all I have right now, so I just keep going.

They are! I feel like I'm attempting a social study sometimes by reading and learning, and following people's stories.

I'm pretty selective about which stories I read and follow.

I'm trying to set up a session with Madame T.
It occurs to me that there will be a couples therapist in the room. Maybe she can help.

You do couples therapy. Can you take a step back and look at our relationship as if we were a couple coming to you for help?
As a couples therapist, how do you view our relationship?
As a couples therapist, what do have to say to me?
As a couples therapist, what do you have to say to yourself?

people in my life have been crazy needy and it has stressed me out to the max along with all my personal stuff . just want to share some of the crazy crap im dealing with .sorry it is long .

my original plan for the week
today- go shopping with good fun friend. and T
wednsday -craft with my group at local craft store I do this every wednsday (friends know this)
Thursday- spending the day at car dealership getting it fixed for the second time .
Friday- gym then catored special lunch a friend is putting on for a bunch of us.
sat- teaching a class that is terrifying me for 6 hours

son calls saying im probably coming home Friday. (oh crap)

friend 1 who had surgery and has been very needy textx me as I am out with other friend asking me to do lunch . I didn't answer . sends another text about her doc apt saying ......I can drive, workout lower body so im starting tomorrow at 10. I will be doing mon,wed fri at 10.you should join me
I text friend back ill be there Friday (my usural day) depending on the time and day my son will be flying in

she texted back-NO you be there let the kids friends get him (really)

I text back-we is only going to be around until wednsday I need to get me some face time with my son. I am also suppose to have dinner plans that im not sure I will be able to make because of his flight plans

she texts back-His problem not yours sorry im not liking my kid and missing the other. (really)

I text back hugs whats going on ?

her- just being moody ..over it just come work out with me tomorrow plz
me although I want to craft as usural not go work out I switch plans so I can go work out with her but now she wont talk to me or answer my texts. great

me -text person who is catering this dinner for a bunch of us on friday. I say
hey chica what time is your dinner Friday worried I wont be able to make it if my son is coming home depends on the time of his flight.my life is so crazy these days I cant seem to do anything I want wine.

this friend text back- honey I know your son is important to you but I absolutely need you to be there. it is for 12.30 (the time other friend absolutely needs me to workout with her until 11 30) and I totally get the crazy part but please please (really )

text back trying to work it out .

her its just that I love to be with you- that was the reason for my little panic attack

so new weeks plans
wed do what friend 1 wants even though she is angry at me for having a son who I care about and thought about putting before her. maybe go craft if any time left.
Thursday still need to deal with car -maybe breathe after that
Friday split myself into three people and to heck with anything I might want . and no time to breathe before sat when I am teaching this class that is terrifying me .

and why am I stressing and not one of the Fing people care what I feel or thing or am stressing and might need there support .but they love me sooooo much

You did very well, Granite.

Boy your friends are bossy. But then - the woman who took me out for my birthday wouldnt let me order what i wanted at the restaurant. This is why "women" are thought of as mean and bossy. But arent we women too?? I get cornfused

"A king without nobles is like a diamond set in lead." -- Matthias Corvinus

all of this when I might have needed a bit of TLC not a lot but some . I had a horrible T session and just needed to breathe. it would be different if I felt any of it was real. I don't know why they do this .I think I inflate there egos or something . I really don't think they care much about me .in the end I serve some purpose for them not friendship

Is this the job you were afraid you might lose?

From what I hear, all US states have had plenty of snow this year. Or did you move to Hawaii?

Have you booked you holidays yet? That sometimes helps.