[atisketatasket]

Welcome to the couch, old and new! A place to hang out - sometimes you get immediate feedback, sometimes you don't. See below for a reintroduction to what the couch is...

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Shouting, "Cool Whip" tends to bring others out of the woodwork if you're feeling lonely.

This is a chatty thread. All are welcome. We're kind of psychologically oriented. We try to be supportive. Sometimes we discuss what that means.

It's a place to plop down on the couch when you come home from work or wherever, or wake up in the middle of the night, or check in at lunch, rant a bit or not, and be among friends.

We advise you not to drink or drug and text or email your therapist ("t") - we speak from experience.

Sometimes the thread moves fast and you might get overlooked; sometimes it moves slowly and all you hear are crickets. Sometimes you get hugged or thanked pages later. So if its a bigger question, you might want to start a new thread.

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Continued from Couch 112

[velcro003]

Bunyip; in response to this post from the previous couch:

I think my T was trying to make me feel better by saying he thinks i would qualify for 52 free weeks a year (if there was such a thing) under the govt subsidy. All its done is make me feel a bit more of a freak

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Why does that make you feel like a freak?

[atisketatasket]

Chair in the corner by the lamp reserved for SD, if only to make up for the punny title.

And see, no balcony for me to run war whooping on or chandelier to swing from! I am maturing.

Originally Posted by velcro003

Bunyip; in response to this post from the previous couch:
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Why does that make you feel like a freak?

To qualify for the maximum free sessions you have to a severe and persistent mental illness, ie bipolar, schizophrenia or major depression. I know I have a severe mental illness but it makes me think that maybe I AM more ill than I think. I like to think that I am a pretty well put together person and this spoils my illusion.
Its like I was stunned when I read his assessment of me for pension, i never thought of my behaviour as being bizarre and scaring people

I have just read that the criteria have changed. I'll have to read more..

I also don't believe my childhood was abusive and neglectful.

[healed84]

Nice couch.. I hate to sit down in it and spread my misery.

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[atisketatasket]

Originally Posted by healed84

Nice couch.. I hate to sit down in it and spread my misery.

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What better people to share misery with than friends?

Healed
Are you going to take the job they ofered you?

[DarknessForever]

Originally Posted by healed84

Nice couch.. I hate to sit down in it and spread my misery.

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I don't. It looks comfy! (Flops into couch and leans back, sighing in relief.) So nice I could sleep in it.
And I agree with Artisketatasket. What better place than with friends?

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[healed84]

Originally Posted by BunYip

Healed
Are you going to take the job they ofered you?

No I declined the offer. Mainly because it was for a daycare associated with a church and Christian school and I just got away from that. I am the assistant director at the place I work right now, that is good enough for me right now!

[sits down on new couch, puts feet up, and sips from glass of wine]

[DarknessForever]

I always panic before I go to bed. So here I sit, the past 30 minutes, trying to calm down enough to sleep, which I know I can't accomplish. Another night of going to sleep with this panic.

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(((DF))) sometimes when I can't sleep, I can comfort myself by talking to t in my head. Doesn't work for everyone, I know, but it works for me....

[DarknessForever]

Originally Posted by artemis-within

(((DF))) sometimes when I can't sleep, I can comfort myself by talking to t in my head. Doesn't work for everyone, I know, but it works for me....

Thank you. I'll give it a try tonight. Goodnight, couch!

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[stopdog]

Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Chair in the corner by the lamp reserved for SD, if only to make up for the punny title.

And see, no balcony for me to run war whooping on or chandelier to swing from! I am maturing.

I shook my head when I read the title.

[stopdog]

I am watching some movie called the Avengers.
I am not sure who all these people are supposed to be.

[atisketatasket]

Originally Posted by stopdog

I am watching some movie called the Avengers.
I am not sure who all these people are supposed to be.

Superhero Avengers or Steed and Mrs. Peel Avengers?

[atisketatasket]

Originally Posted by stopdog

I shook my head when I read the title.

But you got the pun?!

If so, my work here is done.

I so love the title.

[stopdog]

The superhero ones I think.

I had to read it twice, but yes. And then I groaned.

[atisketatasket]

Originally Posted by stopdog

I had to read it twice, but yes. And then I groaned.

I am inordinately pleased with myself right now.

(eta: you would know if it was Steed and Mrs. Peel. Umbrellas, bowler hats, and leather pantsuits.)

[stopdog]

Oh good lord.

An older one from Melissa - one that has always touched me deeply.

Listening to a bunch of her songs tonight. Here's one more, this is the one I closed my eyes and sang for t a little while back.

One last one, an oldie but goodie, "Dance Without Sleeping" I love the line "With all my shields and protection, it's only me I deceive."

[stopdog]

I don't understand the thor/loki part of the avengers.
Or any of the rest of it for that matter.
I mostly started watching because I like Robert Downey jr.