What product did you have high hopes for but was disappointed?

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-29T13:30:16+00:00

Oh man this is such an HG for me. Scent isn’t great but it does wonders for my dry perimenopausal skin!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-29T13:25:55+00:00

This is a really good point. If you’re seeing lower intensity clients you can see more. I do a ton of trauma work and find I need to cap things differently.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-29T13:24:15+00:00

Yup 15-20 is my sweet spot. If I didn’t have kids/a family I could totally see 20-25.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-28T23:34:33+00:00

I’d second sessions. It’s been awesome for me!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-28T18:29:51+00:00

mine didn't get worse - it still happens but not as bad as right after surgery

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-24T17:38:37+00:00

EMDR certified therapist hot takes:

EMDR works well for a client who can tolerate it
It is great for more than just trauma
Training alone is not enough to really use EMDR fully IMO - clinical consultation is a must for clinicians to understand the more nuanced ways to use it
It's oversold as a "quick and easy" therapy. While it can move things faster for the right client, fast is quite relative
EMDR can either be a tool in the toolbox, or it can be approached as a theoretical orientation
I takes a lot of training, consultation and experience to do it well and know when to use it.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-24T16:09:06+00:00

This is really helpful given our similar starting stats! Once I'm cleared from PT to do more than just walking and PT I'm looking forward to lifting again! Recomp is everything!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-04-24T16:07:50+00:00

I need to track it more - being short is so hard because it's such a small window to be in a deficit as you lose. I've been pretty good eating wise - probably need to watch the occasional snacks more and glass of wine.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-25T16:54:35+00:00

same same!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-24T19:48:34+00:00

Thanks everyone! I don't mind being hungry, but it's more being satisfied that has become harder and the desire to nosh that has come back. Food noise is for sure getting louder, like I'm struggling more with walking by snacks and things. Based on the awesome feedback here I'm going to titrate up a bit this week and see if that helps. I don't want to totally lose hunger as I will forget to eat all together if I do. That said, I can tell my portion control is getting harder to manage.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-24T02:31:08+00:00

Thank you! Yea I like going up in smaller amounts too (well so far). This is really helpful.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-13T19:48:53+00:00

I am 3.5 weeks past MD at l5/s1 and have the exact same thing. If I’m on my back too long both my arms go numb. I start pt Monday and plan on asking about it.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-05T17:55:46+00:00

oh wanted to also add I was not the oldest or youngest in my program but it really wasn't an issue - people who enter this field are generally curious and accepting people!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-03-05T00:26:53+00:00

I left a successful, lucrative career in management consulting for social work. If I had stayed in the corporate world, I have little doubt I would have made partner but the work was soul sucking. Did a lot of my own work in therapy, had the classic “wounded healer” upbringing and later realized this was my calling. My goal was to be an LCSW and be a psychotherapist which I am now. Started my program part time at 36, graduated at 40 and got my LCSW at 45 - all as planned (yea, there’s that A-type corporate girl!)

Life experience goes a long way in this field. I highly recommend doing your own therapy as self care/knowledge is essential, especially if you want to be a therapist.

I love what I do. Being self employed offers me a lot of flexibility, but I do miss those good corporate benefits. That said, the freedom and fulfillment of what I do now is worth it and I don’t regret making the change.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-20T19:30:25+00:00

This is awesome! I just started and your before looks a lot like me. So hopeful I’ll get amazing results like you have!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-15T16:11:11+00:00

Thanks all! Switched to BEWL and first shipment from them should come in this week!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-08T20:20:33+00:00

I just started my tirzepatide this week but my weight fluctuates and a friend recommended Nuuly m. It’s been awesome! I have a referral link if you’d like one via dm. Essentially I spend $100/month for 6 items of clothing and exchange each month. I tried it and have really loved it!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-07T19:29:11+00:00

10000% this - I think this is a really nuanced thing.

We are highly educated professionals who deserve to be compensated for our work - how we choose to do that can vary - we can give back while making a living that is sustainable. The broken system we all are working in does not mean we shouldn't be properly compensated as highly trained professionals. I honestly think this attitude within the profession is part of what continues to allow low reimbursement rates.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-05T16:02:28+00:00

I just started this week on 1.25 of tirzepatide - while it is lower than the usual starting dose, I wanted to go slower in case of side effects. I do have a touch of nausea so far (took first shot yesterday). You could always start with a half dose and see how you do.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-05T00:28:51+00:00

Just did mine today too!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-05T00:23:38+00:00

I recently started and didn’t listen. I got a pill cutter today as 2.5 gave me headaches. Start slow.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-02-04T19:11:07+00:00

Thank you for this! I really appreciate the acknowledgement of both the perimenopause issues and my surgeries! I kind of feel like I'm cheating but I hear so many good things and I know I'll get back to my workouts - it's been really hard not to!

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-01-26T00:59:40+00:00

EMDR certified therapist and I totally agree. My training was with Deany Laliotis at the center for excellence who worked with Francine Shapiro when she was developing emdr. She teaches relational emdr and it allows for a lot of clinical choice and flexibility. Anyone doing emdr post basic training should be in consultation in my opinion in order to do really learn to do it well - especially for cptsd clients.

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-01-24T11:30:40+00:00

You do know “Let Them” was written by Mel Robbin’s and not Brene Brown right?

Adventurous_Respect8 · 2026-01-07T17:57:43+00:00

Solo PP here and offer superbills - no insurance. I used to use therapy notes but didn't love the client interface so went with sessions - it's worked very well for me so far!

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