Couch 117: Come On In and Set-tee A While

unaluna · Jun 30, 2016, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BunYip

What are you? A canary.

Thats my millet joke! 8 million jillion quadrillion billion birds cant be wrong!

Squirrel1983 · Jun 30, 2016, 09:17 AM

Morning couch.

Well, I've been tired the last few days. Got a call while I was cooking on Tuesday afternoon from another CVS than I work at asking if I could work for them that night. However, my phone did not ring and I did not get the voicemail until after it was too late.

I could have used the extra hours. Oh well.

I slept away most of the day yesterday. Guess I needed the sleep after not getting much earlier in the week. I am well rested now though. Phone rang this morning while I was in the bathroom. I came back in and saw I had a missed call from an unfamiliar number, but no voicemail, so I googled the number and found that it was from another CVS. I got the voicemail 15 minutes later (better than hours later like on Tuesday). They said they had someone call out for tomorrow and asked if I could work (all day 8-4). Yay! Extra hours. I need the extra hours and if my store cannot provide them I will take them from other stores.

7.5 paid hours will be over $70 extra in my paycheck on the 8th. Maybe I will get a call to work somewhere tonight as well. I do have pdoc this afternoon, but I could work after then or before then, though before it getting to a point where it would not be long enough.

Pdoc is not far from my CVS, so I will swing by after pdoc to grab my labcoat and nametag for tomorrow. At least my pharm manager is trying to help me out with more hours and suggesting me to other stores when they call him looking for people to fill in.

Have C next week on Wed, Thurs, Fri. It was supposed to be Tues. too, but my CPR class ended up being that day, so now it will only be 3 days. Oh well.

unaluna · Jun 30, 2016, 09:22 AM

(((Squirrel))) yay! Yeah i would think you would get some holiday and then some more summer cancellations. Heres hoping!

DelusionsDaily · Jun 30, 2016, 09:45 AM

Woot! Woot! I've lost 12.5 pounds since May 22. Go me!

I got a long way to go but it is going in the right direction.

88Butterfly88 · Jun 30, 2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DelusionsDaily

Woot! Woot! I've lost 12.5 pounds since May 22. Go me!

Congrats! I just lost some weight myself.

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velcro003 · Jun 30, 2016, 11:59 AM

Hey Granite-thanks for asking. I'm alright. Being at work is a good thing for me, it's just the endless hours at night, plus alcohol and I aren't working well together.

atisketatasket · Jun 30, 2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by velcro003

Hey Granite-thanks for asking. I'm alright. Being at work is a good thing for me, it's just the endless hours at night, plus alcohol and I aren't working well together.

I have heard that Al Cohol is a bad co-worker. Steals your lunch from the fridge, brown-noses the boss, takes credit for your work, etc.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2016, 12:54 PM

A pun competition.
There Can Be Only Pun: Halloumiwood - Woot

atisketatasket · Jun 30, 2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

A pun competition.
There Can Be Only Pun: Halloumiwood - Woot

You just want us to get our pun fix elsewhere and not on the Couch.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2016, 01:04 PM

I am wounded by such an unjust accusation. Just trying to let you all share your punning skills with others. You have outgrown the couch. It is no longer a challenge here.

Jun 30, 2016, 01:04 PM

Anyone who loves puns would love my favourite radio show 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue''s round on the Uxbridge English Dictionary. It's funny definitions for everyday words. Here's a few: http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglopheni...ish-dictionary
I have a whole dictionary of them

88Butterfly88 · Jun 30, 2016, 01:12 PM

Ugh, feel like I'm speaking Norwegian in a house full of English speakers today.

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Jun 30, 2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Echos Myron

Anyone who loves puns would love my favourite radio show 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue''s round on the Uxbridge English Dictionary. It's funny definitions for everyday words. Here's a few: Fraser?s Phrases: The Greatest Hits of the Uxbridge English Dictionary | Anglophenia | BBC America
I have a whole dictionary of them

I am a huge, huge ISIHAC fan*, though I confess I kind of lost touch with the show after Humph passed away - not that I have disliked the shows I've listened to, just that I haven't heard very many of them. It's so nice to meet a fellow fan!

In fact, I used to play the game of Mornington Crescent competitively.

*at least in comparison to 99.9% of my countrymen who have never heard of the show at all.

Jun 30, 2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Crocus

I am a huge, huge ISIHAC fan*, though I confess I kind of lost touch with the show after Humph passed away - not that I have disliked the shows I've listened to, just that I haven't heard very many of them. It's so nice to meet a fellow fan!

In fact, I used to play the game of Mornington Crescent competitively.

*at least in comparison to 99.9% of my countrymen who have never heard of the show at all.

Haha, brilliant - a friend of mine spent a lot of time trying to work out the rules of Mornington Crescent but I never helped her out

A lot of people in the UK haven't heard of it either, bizarrely, but my Dad (like me) is a radio 4 listener so I grew up listening to it.
I was really sad when Humph died, I wondered how it could even continue, but I have always liked Jack Dee and I think he's a good host. Very different but he brings his own style to it quite well (I was listening today, actually!).
Glad to meet a fellow fan too!

Jun 30, 2016, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Echos Myron

Anyone who loves puns would love my favourite radio show 'I'm sorry I haven't a clue''s round on the Uxbridge English Dictionary. It's funny definitions for everyday words. Here's a few: Fraser?s Phrases: The Greatest Hits of the Uxbridge English Dictionary | Anglophenia | BBC America
I have a whole dictionary of them

I love that show too. Youu can listen to all th eepisodes on The Purple Koala website.

Squirrel1983 · Jun 30, 2016, 04:10 PM

Afternoon (or is it evening...it is 5pm), couch.

I just ate some Ramen after getting home from pdoc. I got to pdoc's early so I was sitting in the car and got to see him, his wife (also the office manager), and the receptionist all come out for a smokefest. Lol. I don't care that he smokes, his choice, but I just find it funny they all came out to have a cigarette together. Heh.

Pdoc appt went okay. He completely forgot that he temporarily increased my Invega and was confused when I tried to explain it to him and he had to look back in my chart to clarify for himself. Oh well, guess that means I can hold off filling the other dose increase scripts as he may not remember again and I would rather not remind him again as I would prefer it not be increased.

He asked if I was ready for the shot and before I could answer, he goes "wait, don't answer that...of course you aren't ready...you're never ready". I just chuckled because I was pretty sure he was kidding. He asked if it hurt afterwards. I said no. His remark to that: "I didn't think so because I didn't feel a thing either." Haha (sarcastically).
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Asked me if I was taking my medication...what he prefaced as the "dreaded question". I honestly could say that I am this time and he said he could tell because I was more alert, my speech was more coherent, and I was making eye contact. Whatever that means...

My mom bailed my brother out of jail this afternoon. He is going to be staying at an extended stay hotel until he can save enough to get a place of his own. He starts working for the new company my dad started working for on Tuesday. We'll see how all this turns out.

kecanoe · Jun 30, 2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by incas

lolagrace: would insurance still pay if i see 2 different T's same week..or alternating weeks? just curious.

i have appt tomorrow first thing in the morning...
i am going to be really honest with him...and see how he takes it...i wont let him talk in circles this time..and avoid direct questions...
this might totally backfire...he might get defensive...or it may not be resolved...and i might end up feeling worse than before.
but atleast i will know where we stand and what to do next.
i can try out a different T...

regardless..i am super proud of myself...that i chose the adult route of communicating...rather than dealing with it internally...in a negative..(i.e.SH)
wow..i am really growing

not sure who to thank...or how i have ended up here...like a moment of realization...or something that caused changed in my thinking..i can not pinpoint it...why am i not SHing like i used to and choosing to find another option. (T and i dont talk about SH ..so he gets no credit in helping me with this)
anyway...i am nervous about tomorrow...seeing how strong/weak our therapeutic relationship is.
will he be a grown up about it..or be childish.
am i prepared to lose him?
will he be totally clueless as to what i am talking about?
what if he just says i am sorry...this caused you so much distress it wasnt my intention...will this be enough for me...? is that all i want from him...or do i want more?
i dont know actually...
i want him to fully understand, validate and acknowledge my feelings(hopefully i can convey them clearly and not be embarassed)
omg...i cant believe i am gonna do this tomorrow. i have never ever done this. i cant believe i am being so brave to face the consequences of being upfront and direct.

is this really me?
wow.
i am totally impressed !

its late at night...gonna go to bed..and hmm..will update how it went.
hopefully positive outcome. fingers crossed.

good night couch !!!!!

I'm not Lola but my insurance pays for me to see three therapists a week, one of them I see twice weekly

kecanoe · Jun 30, 2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TrailRunner14

Another question.

Since I started sorting this out, I've quit watching tv. I can't deal with it. Can't explain, but maybe someone understands. I listen to my music, which encourages me.

The h is drawn to shows that bleep out more words than you can hear, or either so violent that I can in no way inflict that on myself.

In the past I would just sit there, and I guess, just not be there. Can't do that anymore. I go into my space (the kitchen) with my earphones. It makes him feel alone, I think, but a part of me doesn't care. That part feels safe.

Does that make sense to someone?

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I don't watch tv because i find it triggering. There are enough triggers IRL. Fortunately for me, H doesn't care. In fact, we just moved and did not bring a tv. He watches stuff he wants to watch on his laptop with earphones.

kecanoe · Jun 30, 2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by velcro003

no...my family has long ago given up expectations on me. Moving far away and limiting contact worked.

Its more like, i wish i could die, but know i won't kill myself because then my family and friends would be really upset, and i don't want to do that to them, which blows. hence, wishing they wouldn't care, or at least having me believe no one would care.

I found myself feeling jealous of two former coworkers who died from cancer. Both about my age. Jealous because they were dead and no one has the feelings that come after a suicide.

Jun 30, 2016, 06:41 PM

I had a dream that I rode an 1100cc motorcyle into my T's room but because of my height a man had to help me get off and said that T wouldn't be long. I was dressed in t-shirt, shorts and bare feet. Really odd. I never wear shorts outside the house and can't even walk very well in bare feet. Maybe the dress was to do with being vulnerable. I haven't ridden a motorcylce sinc ei was a teen.

ETA riding a motorcycle signifies making progress and actively taking part in something. So maybe I am ready to be vulnerable and take a more active part in T.

atisketatasket · Jun 30, 2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BunYip

ETA riding a motorcycle signifies making progress and actively taking part in something. So maybe I am ready to be vulnerable and take a more active part in T.

This reminds me of a question I've had for some time. Those of you who do dream interpretation, how do we know what things in dreams stand for? Is it just a theory, or based on something else? Couldn't symbolism in dreams stand for different things to different dreamers?

Just curious.

Jun 30, 2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

This reminds me of a question I've had for some time. Those of you who do dream interpretation, how do we know what things in dreams stand for? Is it just a theory, or based on something else? Couldn't symbolism in dreams stand for different things to different dreamers?

Just curious.

I look up dream websites and see what resonates with me, if nothing does I have to find what that imagery means to me in my personal mythology.
Art explains it better i am only beginning to start this.

Its like with my helices in my drawing I am still trying to ffind the meaning of them.

Ellahmae · Jun 30, 2016, 07:00 PM

I despise it when the claws of anxiety and stress grabs ahold and tears out my insides.

CantExplain · Jun 30, 2016, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

This reminds me of a question I've had for some time. Those of you who do dream interpretation, how do we know what things in dreams stand for? Is it just a theory, or based on something else? Couldn't symbolism in dreams stand for different things to different dreamers?

Just curious.

If you guess right, the dreams stop. (So they say.)

Jun 30, 2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

This reminds me of a question I've had for some time. Those of you who do dream interpretation, how do we know what things in dreams stand for? Is it just a theory, or based on something else? Couldn't symbolism in dreams stand for different things to different dreamers?

Just curious.

As an avid dream-worker: I don't think there's really any one concrete way to know - and even in the dream dictionaries and online sites, it's still only a starting-off point. Then there are the archetypes, which are pretty common for everyone (as in "elements of the collective unconscious") like the wise old man/woman, child, trickster, the maiden, animus/anima etc. If I had even a fraction of the knowledge my t does on dreams and dream work, I'd be so thrilled!! And I believe that everyone's psyche has it's own language of symbols and there are different ways to work with those symbols. Active Imagination, dream re-entry, shamanic journeys.... are my favorites. I've also created a sand tray one time to try to illustrate a dream. That one turned into a long-standing 'place' that I go when I journey.

One of the (many) things I've learned from my t about dream work is when you're helping someone else figure out a dream, to always start with "If it were my dream, I would think about...." because everyone's dream-language is so much their own. It's fascinating stuff, I think, listening deeply to your inner world by working with your dreams. I keep a notebook and pen next to my bed so I can scribble down every little scrap of dreams that I remember. Sometimes I get a few words, sometimes for those "big" dreams, they come with so much detail, that I sit up in bed and write 2 full pages front and back to get it all down. I have many notebooks filled with dreams from the 4+ years I've been writing them down now.

But yeah - sorry I get carried away on this subject - I think when you have figured something out, it just feels like this big ol' ah HA! to me, where something just so resonates you feel it down to your toes. That's how I know when I've got it right.

Could you tell this is one of my favorite subjects of all?

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