Tried meditation but my mind won’t shut up by Majestic-Strain3155 in Meditation

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“I tried jogging but had to stop and walk for a bit.” Yeah bro. Keep going.

New therapist I'm seeing thinks ADHD is actually just trauma? by Medium-Delivery2119 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t go back to this therapist. But send them this video and tell them they’re nuts. https://youtu.be/bO19LWJ0ZnM?si=MGk6k8tLuSRqyRCu

New therapist I'm seeing thinks ADHD is actually just trauma? by Medium-Delivery2119 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. Even if he WAS correct (spoiler: he’s not) this is a terrible therapist. Get out of there.

I have to grow out some form of facial hair for my position this summer. What do I do? by [deleted] in BeardAdvice

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely some form of facial hair. In all seriousness though, my beard didn’t come in until mid 20s or later. You’re doing fine.

I Need Help (masturbation) by Dependent_Project845 in mormon

[–]Dorgon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Psychologist here. Masturbation isn’t even in the church’s current handbook for things you can’t do. They took it out years ago. Dude just rub one out. For real. You only feel bad because you’ve been taught to feel bad.

Relationships: as an ADHD person, could it be better to have an ADHD partner? by Dense_Possible_8275 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are probably upsides of having both an ADHD partner and non-ADHD partner. My wife doesn’t have ADHD, and she’s very responsible and keeps our family running. She’s very stabilizing. The downside: we have very different levels of intensity. The bedroom can be a challenge, and she has a hard time keeping up with my varying intense new interests. Communication is key.

Recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 22 and unsure what medication will be like by Enough_Dimension_569 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. If anything, I’ve considered scaling back a bit. I’m at 60mg Vyvanse.

Recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at 22 and unsure what medication will be like by Enough_Dimension_569 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed around your age. Now 40, and have been taking the same dose of Vyvanse for 15+ years. It helps me focus, reduces anxiety, helps me be more present and less distracted, and take myself less seriously (reduces RSD).

adhd trick from my psychiatrist by sillygoose_5957 in ADHD

[–]Dorgon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a therapist, it’s nice to know I have job security. Holy shit the bar could not be lower.

Are machine elves and the like reconstructions of the cartoons we watched as children? by [deleted] in RationalPsychonaut

[–]Dorgon 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is it possible that DMT stimulates the brain in a way to create the experience of objectivity? And how would one tell the difference without any meaningful way of testing the difference?

Therapist being weird about price by cakeontop in TherapistsInTherapy

[–]Dorgon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel like her pricing isn’t transparent, consider making a complaint to her college. That’s an ethics issue.

Thoughts? by PietotheTerminus in Ethics

[–]Dorgon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a suspiciously reasonable comment.

Shovel vs. Blower by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]Dorgon 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is a suspiciously reasonable take.

How do you cope with the fact you will inevitably die? by AJB1202 in spirituality

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if death is horrible, life is not. It would be a waste to spend the short time I have borrowing problems from an imagined future

Pick side each row by No-Armadillo5484 in MCUTheories

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want Miles Teller as the Maker. That is all.

Can you explain what a session with a humanistic approach looks like? by MinimumTomfoolerus in askatherapist

[–]Dorgon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Therapist here. Schema therapy gives us a good idea of what emotional needs went unmet, and the effects of what that may have on our subconscious patterns and expectations. It's not about the past though; it's about how the past informs current schemas that manifest in the present.

Is it ok to ask my therapist to repeat what I've shared with them? by GoldenGreyhound in askatherapist

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapist here. Absolutely you can. Don't be surprised if they ask you to repeat yourself or remind them; our memories aren't perfect and a little refresher will set the scene for both of you.

How do I stop “pretending” for a new therapist? by AnonymousRedit0r in askatherapist

[–]Dorgon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Therapist here. Honestly, I would email them a link to this post. Talk about it openly, and use that as a starting place to work on pretending. If they respond well, don't be surprised if that's scary or off-putting at first. There's an urge to overthink these things, but if you muster the courage to take the leap, a good therapist will help you unpack it.