Couch 249: The Self Care Couch

LonesomeTonight · Jun 30, 2024 at 10:23 AM

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Has anyone seen that Dr Todd Grande person on YouTube? I don't particularly like him, but I guess somebody does because he apparently has a Patreon. He seems very dry and emotionless. For some reason, when I imagine Dr. T, I imagine this guy.

I wasn't familiar with him, so just checked out a couple shorts. Dr. T is actually considerably more...animated? I'm not sure that's the right term, but something like that. Like smiles and laughs, gestures a lot, etc.

LonesomeTonight · Jun 30, 2024 at 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

Where do sound baths fall on the woowoo scale? They seem like they'd be relaxing and I'd really like to try one. I don't consider myself a particularly woowoo person though. Just curious.

I've been curious about them, too--a local yoga studio has them on occasion. The ones there are like what you described (from how they describe them)--with singing bowls and things like that.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 11:19 AM

I have been to them -went to a couple of them with my person. They were not unpleasant unless the sound is annoying to you. They didn't make any difference one way or the other but it was not the worst way I have spent a couple of hours. As far as woowoo - I think they are solidly woowoo in the idea of being cleansed or healed by the sound or the movement or whatever.

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 30, 2024 at 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemoncake

You need time Art. It’s okay to still feel the way you do. You saw her for over 8 years. Those pangs will be there.

Maybe you could have something like a graduation ceremony? You don’t need the whole gowns and everything, but just have a small party got yourself and acknowledge how far you have come. Write a letter instead of a speech. You’re moving on to a new chapter in your life. You could also always go back for a one off session if you wanted,

Could you also spend some of the therapy money on doing something fun for yourself either each week or monthly.

Thanks Lemon. Sadly it was actually more like 12 years. But i like the idea of a graduation ceremony. i'll have to figure something out. i am going to buy myself a nice birthday present.

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM

My anxiety is off the charts. I need a quick fix. I know a quick fix won’t last but it can give me the headspace needed to think more clearly about going ons. I just don’t know any over the counter quick fixes. Like a supplement that would work immediately.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jersey 4

My anxiety is off the charts. I need a quick fix. I know a quick fix won’t last but it can give me the headspace needed to think more clearly about going ons. I just don’t know any over the counter quick fixes. Like a supplement that would work immediately.

have you tried cannabis? I think you are in a legal state. I would get flower to smoke not edibles -edibles can be hard to dose and take awhile(1 to 3 hours or so) to kick in.
But probably better would be to exercise -ride a bike or go on a hike
or lift some weights and concentrate only on that activitity

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

have you tried cannabis? I think you are in a legal state. I would get flower to smoke not edibles -edibles can be hard to dose and take awhile(1 to 3 hours or so) to kick in.
But probably better would be to exercise -ride a bike or go on a hike
or lift some weights and concentrate only on that activitity

I haven’t tried Canabis. I am in a legal state for sure. There are 4 dispensaries within a couple miles of my house. I wonder if I can afford it. I didn’t even think of it until now.

unaluna · Jun 30, 2024 at 12:50 PM

I like todd grande - he makes a lot of sense. But he gives me the impression of he's working without his ventriloquist's dummy.

Boy i am full of zingers today. I ate two salads for dinner last night. One with blue cheese dressing, followed by one with creamy french, both regular, not diet in any way. On two little gem heads each. And my blood sugar this morning was EXCELLENT.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 02:01 PM

If I didn't find therapy completely useless and therapists grifters and would never ever hire a male - the todd grande guys demeanor would be what I looked for.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 02:06 PM

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I haven’t tried Canabis. I am in a legal state for sure. There are 4 dispensaries within a couple miles of my house. I wonder if I can afford it. I didn’t even think of it until now.

If you are not familiar with using and you get edibles - seriously do not take a lot - often new people take too much because they don't feel anything right away and it looks harmless and so they take more of it and they green out and feel really really sick. It won't hurt you but it feels bad (a friend of mine ate two cookies of mine not knowing it was pot and I didn't know she was going to go rummaging around in my kitchen to find them so they were not labeled - she physically felt bad and it freaked her out a lot- so much so that she went to the emergency room where they laughed at her)

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

If you are not familiar with using and you get edibles - seriously do not take a lot - often new people take too much because they don't feel anything right away and it looks harmless and so they take more of it and they green out and feel really really sick. It won't hurt you but it feels bad (a friend of mine ate two cookies of mine not knowing it was pot and I didn't know she was going to go rummaging around in my kitchen to find them so they were not labeled - she physically felt bad and it freaked her out a lot- so much so that she went to the emergency room where they laughed at her)

I definitely wouldn’t have a lot. I’m trying to calm down-not completely lose my s h i t. I’m going to do some research online. I have to be careful about what I get considering I take care of babies all day.

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 02:26 PM

Oh. 10 little gummies are like 35 bucks. 🙈 That’s a lot.

ScarletPimpernel · Jun 30, 2024 at 02:54 PM

Jersey, You can try Ashwagandha. I hear that works well. Or maybe an herbal tea. Warm milk works for some. Changing your body's temperature. Exercise.

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 03:13 PM

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Jersey, You can try Ashwagandha. I hear that works well. Or maybe an herbal tea. Warm milk works for some. Changing your body's temperature. Exercise.

Thanks Scarlet, I just ordered a bottle of Ashwagandha and a bottle of 5HTP. We will see how it goes. I hope it works. I didn’t really want to buy the edibles. I want to be able to think clearly. You know? Think logically about the going ons. I almost went for the rum in my freezer but that will defeat the purpose of wanting to keep a clear head.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 04:54 PM

I tried ashwaganda and 5htp and it did nothing for me - I do hope it helps you. I actually am cleaning out the house and just threw away my bottles of it a few days ago. I mentioned cannabis flower because I thought you meant you wanted something right this minute today and wanted it to work as soon as you take it. Often the herb/ashw/ stuff takes time to build up in your system. Also I was hoping it would help with insomnia rather than stress so that might also be why I didn't see any results

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I tried ashwaganda and 5htp and it did nothing for me - I do hope it helps you. I actually am cleaning out the house and just threw away my bottles of it. I mentioned cannabis because I thought you meant you wanted something right this minute today and wanted it to work as soon as you take it. Often the herb/ashw/ stuff takes time to build up in your system.

SD..Yes..I need something to work immediately today. I just didn’t know how expensive it would be and also didn’t know if I would be able to keep a clear head while I take it. I know it would chill me out quicker than a herbal supplement, but I just don’t want to be high. Would the gummies make me high if I chew just one? 35 bucks for 10 seems expensive. That’s a lot of money for me so it has to be worth it.

stopdog · Jun 30, 2024 at 05:43 PM

The thing is - that until you try you won't know -but edibles can be iffy -some people don't feel anything at all from them because of gastrointestional issue or other challenges with how an edible is processed in the body. Some days I micro-dose with a dry herb vape using a mix of cbd and cannabis for arthritis and inflammation and don't get high at all. Other days, when I can move without wanting all my joints replaced immediately, I do get high at night in order to sleep but I don't dose all day then. But it is experimentation for sure. The other thing about the gummies is that it also depends on the strength and other things. I started with gummies that friends brought me and segued in to dry herb vaping because I hate the way combustion tastes.

LostOnTheTrail · Jun 30, 2024 at 05:45 PM

These are very effective, Jersey...and all natural.

Kalms

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

The thing is - that until you try you won't know -but edibles can be iffy -some people don't feel anything at all from them because of gastrointestional issue or other challenges with how an edible is processed in the body. Some days I micro-dose with a dry herb vape using a mix of cbd and cannabis for arthritis and inflammation and don't get high at all. Other days, when I can move without wanting all my joints replaced immediately, I do get high at night in order to sleep but I don't dose all day then. But it is experimentation for sure. The other thing about the gummies is that it also depends on the strength and other things. I started with gummies that friends brought me and segued in to dry herb vaping because I hate the way combustion tastes.

Thanks SD. I think on the way home from work tomorrow, I’ll walk into one of the dispensaries I pass and just ask some questions about the products and go from there.

Jersey 4 · Jun 30, 2024 at 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

These are very effective, Jersey...and all natural.

Kalms

Thanks so much Lost. I just looked online and our version of these is called Calms. The vitamin store has them. If the other stuff I ordered has no effect, I’ll try these.

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Jersey 4 Poohbah Member Since Feb 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,359 5 1,304 hugs given	Jun 30, 2024 at 12:12 PM #25 My anxiety is off the charts. I need a quick fix. I know a quick fix won’t last but it can give me the headspace needed to think more clearly about going ons. I just don’t know any over the counter quick fixes. Like a supplement that would work immediately.

Jersey 4 Poohbah Member Since Feb 2019 Location: NJ Posts: 1,359 5 1,304 hugs given	Jun 30, 2024 at 02:26 PM #32 Oh. 10 little gummies are like 35 bucks. 🙈 That’s a lot.

ScarletPimpernel Wise Elder Member Since Nov 2013 Location: US Posts: 8,744 (SuperPoster!) 11 7,267 hugs given	Jun 30, 2024 at 02:54 PM #33 Jersey, You can try Ashwagandha. I hear that works well. Or maybe an herbal tea. Warm milk works for some. Changing your body's temperature. Exercise. __________________ "Odium became your opium..." ~Epica