Couch 167 1/2; Tennis Anyone?

So frustrated. Lunatic dog's owner texted me this morning talking about two alleged "dry spots" or "scabs" on LD's face, asking if he's been scratching himself. I guess I should have lied and said yes. Usually, I would be understanding, but given the antics of the dog in question... I was pissed at our convo. I told him it was probably from him playing constantly with the other puppy. He was like, oh, so this other puppy was aggressive? How big was it? I was like lol noooo, not aggressive at all, they were just playing, and LD is a good 15-20 lbs bigger and if anything, he was more aggressive. And by the way, your dog battered me and I didn't complain to you about it, so puhleaseeee get a grip. I didn't even notice these alleged "dry spots," so they couldn't have been bad. Just feeling really pissed and a bit defensive. Puppies play. They had fun. I didn't, but they did. And who can't tell the difference between a dry spot and a scab? That just sounds bizarre... and I would have noticed scabs. And he didn't even notice until more than 12 hours later, so wtf.

/rantover

Edit: I didn't actually say all that to him. I was nice.

That's amazing work Art !

I hope you feel better soon. But would get it checked out just in case.

Niles:I had my 'fear of abandonment' workshop today and I've already been a no-show twice."

Frasier: I filled in for you when you were too sick to meet with your "Fear of Intimacy" group!
Niles: I wasn't sick, they were just getting too close.

Niles: I have my sex addiction group today and i can't leave them alone for too long.

I think if I had Niles as a psychiatrist I would opt for 5 sessions a week.

I'm a derp. Yes, they do. I'll call at lunch.

(((Lc))) thanks! Omg those brought tears to my eyes! His groups were always the funniest line in the show

Eta - have i asked you this before? I think frasier is just a remake of the andy griffith show, instead of cops they are shrinks, niles is OBVIOUSLY the spawn of Don Knotts, Aunt Bea is Daphne and the dad is Opie, just a little age switch there. Bulldog is Gomer and Otis is Roz.

I love Don Knotts.

So yeah I'm going to Dr after work....

The T I had two sessions with at my teaching hospital actually recommend I try group therapy. But I'm not sure if it would be my cup of tea.

I stopped watching Fraiser at season 8 episode something, I might start again later but I haven't heard of the Andy Griffith show until now . I might see if I can find an episode online.

Im glad to hear this.

Feel better Art.

Hello, all! Long time no chat. Positive vibes and other support as needed. Art, I hope you feel better.

I'm sitting bored at school because I'm supposed to do 4 hours of planning for summer school this week but honestly, I can't even do everything that I need to do right now. Waiting on some paperwork to be shared with me.

Had a doctor's appointment this morning. Numbers are down again. Forgot that I had agreed for pdoc to communicate with regular doc. She asked to confirm that I started seeing a pdoc. "How are you feeling now that you're on the meds?"

"...Better."

This is as close as I could get to yelling at her:

He ended up getting back to me this morning:

"Unfortunately I can't this week- looks like we're meeting on the 12th though..."

Gee whiz pdoc, how helpful.

In an ideal world, that would be all you would have to say. Does your Mom live in ideal world or is she still planning on coming?

I got anxious at work this morning over nothing, just a short meeting with 3 other people. But after I had that on-edge feeling. Then I started thinking about July and how I'm supposed to deal with the minefield that month is going to be and I started to panic a little. I managed to calm myself down, but now I'm just so tired. I'm tired of this anxiety. I wasn't like this before all the stuff happened.

Just leaving some hugs in here for the people who need it
And there's a love heart here for if anyone needs to feel loved

My face hurts. I've never had swelling like this before. It's almost like a swollen rash or something on my nose and cheeks. I may leave work early and see if doc can up my appt. I haven't been sick in a long time! Yesterday my face just hurt, the swelling or whatever it is started in the middle of the night. So weird.

(((Artie))) pool cooties? Hair dye or shampoo? Laundry soap or bounce?

Hello,
I am starting to dread T holiday. It will be around 3 weeks. Can you give me sone good tips. Both preparing for it and then actually doing it. I still have some sessions left before it, so I can ask things from T too.

My T has just gone on a 3 week break, the longest I've ever gone without seeing him since I started. I asked him for a transitional object and also a letter both of which he gave me. He also offered to contact me periodically but I said no. I wonder if your T would be able to do any of those?

Talk about your feelings with your T beforehand, make plans to do something special or nice for yourself during your normal appointment time (or schedule a time if you don't have a usual slot), ask for a note or an object to hold onto if you think your T will go for it, journal while your T is gone. These are my usual go-to things. Three weeks is a long time, but you can do it!

Thank you so much both, those are both great suggestions. My T probably allows contact and answers as well, but I definitely don't want to overdo it. She deserves her holiday. Do you think once a week would be ok to write just some general things just to stay in touch? I know she is on with it. Journaling is a great idea too. Maybe a note, I have to think about it.

If she's okay with some amount of contract, I think it's fine to take her up on that. It might help to talk about your concerns around not wanting to overdo it. I'm familiar with that feeling, and I think it's helpful to discuss it in session. That way your T can help you understand what she's picturing and whether it will work for you.

Mine is about to leave for 18 days. In the past, for different vacations, we've had pre-scheduled email contact, he's given me a letter, we've attempted to Skype (not entirely successfully), I asked him to leave me a voice mail before he left, I journaled when he was going somewhere with no access and he read it when he got back, I saw a backup therapist that he arranged. I'm not sure what approach we're going to take with this upcoming one. I think he wants to call or Skype, but I always feel a little guilty about intruding on his vacation time. But I also need something, if I'm being honest about it.

Not bad! but next time i would just answer her question like youre under police interrogation or in court - dont offer any extra information. Like, "i really dont have any time off, and if i do, i need to study or sleep. I dont have time to socialize. Med school, remember? It would be the same if you lived here. We have to sacrifice now for later." Just put your needs first. Shes putting her needs ahead of yours, to what end?

Totally might be the cat hair on the afghan I was using. But I've never been allergic to it before.

I left early and waiting for doc now.