Couch 250: An August Couch

Jersey 4 · Today at 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

I'm feeling a little better this evening. I think it's because I'm officially starting the medical weight loss program tomorrow, going in for weight/measurements and labs. After that I'll have an appointment with a dr, then with the nutritionist. not sure how the mental health part of it works, but I'll find out soon. I'm ready to get started. Going it on my own has NOT been working.

The mental part of it will fall into place when you see change-I think. I know right now the big new thing is those Ozempic shots or whatever they are called but the lifestyle change still has to co-exist with it. It’s like with the lap band surgeries. I have a cousin who had it done. She lost some weight but not as much as she should have because every time she was hungry she still ate fast food. Just less of it.
Anyways-what am I on about? Ex-Hankster is the couch nutritionist now and exercise coach.

LonesomeTonight · Today at 07:35 AM

Hugs, Lost...

LostOnTheTrail · Today at 08:27 AM

Thanks so much, LT.

I feel as though we're constantly thinking about the students' needs (and that's how it should be) but there is little space to consider our own capacity as practitioners.

My colleagues seem to forget that I have a life outside of work, and more importantly that I don't drive...so I have to arrange transport to be able to fulfil my duties.

NP_Complete · Today at 10:10 AM

I'm feeling really down today. I don't think I'm going to find another therapist I connect with like I do with P. I'm really going to miss him when he's gone. I don't know how I'm supposed to do this. I know it's still 3 months away, but I'm dreading this so, so much.

LostOnTheTrail · Today at 10:14 AM

I'm sorry, NP.

It's another huge change, when you've already endured so much.
Knowing that it's out of your control doesn't help.

I hope you can find a therapist who can support you to the extent that you need.

Taking time in small increments is something that continues to help me.

I hope you can reach for distractions when it gets too much.

Take care,

Lost

LonesomeTonight · Today at 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

I'm feeling really down today. I don't think I'm going to find another therapist I connect with like I do with P. I'm really going to miss him when he's gone. I don't know how I'm supposed to do this. I know it's still 3 months away, but I'm dreading this so, so much.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Hugs, if wanted. I know it will likely be impossible not to do, but try not to count down the days and sessions left. I tend to do things like that (not just with therapy--like the end of high school and college, too), and it doesn't help.

NP_Complete · Today at 12:26 PM

Since it's happening right after Christmas and avoiding Christmas is nearly impossible, it's like there's a built in reminder that it's coming whether I like it or not.

ArtieTheSequal · Today at 12:53 PM

Hugs, NP. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

ArtieTheSequal · Today at 01:01 PM

Back from step 1 in the medical weight loss program, labs/weight/bp/measurements. I'm actually excited to get started, I like the idea of having a team approach - doctor, nutritionist, and counselor all specialists in weight loss.

ScarletPimpernel · Today at 01:05 PM

I'm sorry you're having to go through this, NP. I totally resonate with an internal timer. It just adds more stress, but it's also a protective thing. Just your minds way of preparing you. I'm sorry you're struggling.

LonesomeTonight · Today at 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

Since it's happening right after Christmas and avoiding Christmas is nearly impossible, it's like there's a built in reminder that it's coming whether I like it or not.

Ugh, yeah, that makes it worse. I'm sorry. And there tend to be countdowns to Christmas out there, too, like TV ads saying "x number of days."

WarmFuzzySocks · Today at 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

good lord

It’s been a while since we got a good “good lord” out of sd.

WarmFuzzySocks · Today at 02:54 PM

Hugs, NP.

unaluna · Today at 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmFuzzySocks

It’s been a while since we got a good “good lord” out of sd.

Yeah

we aint been misbehavin'.

I actually got outside today, even took the bus home. Went to pick up prescriptions. Gorgeous day.

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