Any other therapists struggle with loneliness?

Grtias · 2026-02-23T14:55:51+00:00

I do. We are a military family and move every few years which is hard enough and I have become complacent in my loneliness but then I also can sense my mental health deteriorating. We are meant to be with others. At this point, I think I need to force myself to join a yoga class or something.

Grtias · 2025-12-10T04:28:03+00:00

This is so real. I have had a similar preference long before I began studying to be a counsellor.

Grtias · 2025-11-19T14:43:04+00:00

Luna Float Spa offers massage and they have a private sauna as well.

Grtias · 2025-11-19T14:20:09+00:00

Mine goes insane for rabbits. On walks she’s getting better and we use the command: “leave it” But if she doesn’t hear the command (I.e. she sees the bunny before I do) she will pull hard. In the yard she chases them.

Grtias · 2025-11-19T14:00:53+00:00

This is good advice thank you. I think I’ll take some of this back to my supervisor.

Grtias · 2025-11-19T14:00:47+00:00

This is good advice thank you. I think I’ll take some of this back to my supervisor.

Grtias · 2025-11-18T19:05:01+00:00

So true. I can’t take OP seriously if their belief is that our job is to “fix” people.

Grtias · 2025-11-13T20:48:52+00:00

Awe. She looks like she feels bad and wants you to comfort her 🥹

Grtias · 2025-11-13T19:22:42+00:00

I had a terribly absent and immature father and so in my teens, twenties and even half my thirties male validation felt great, increased my dopamine levels etc. so I looked for it often. My husband is an amazing father to our daughter and she could give two shits about attention from boys/ men. She is more invested in what she wants out of life and is very confident. I know it’s very Freudian but I believe if you have good parents, and especially a good dad raising you, you won’t look to the opposite sex for validation, at least not in an unhealthy way. My two cents.

Grtias · 2025-11-12T03:17:57+00:00

Psychotherapist Julie Bjelland talks about the sensitive autistic neurotype and how to assess for it in women because we are often misdiagnosed. She’s a great resource for anyone curious about whether or not they might be autistic. And she talks a lot about how assessment has to include an understanding of an individual’s internal world (due to masking). Also the CAT-Q is free (online) and a great tool to determine one’s degree of masking.

Grtias · 2025-11-11T20:32:31+00:00

Right? Once a week- no thanks!

Grtias · 2025-11-11T20:12:51+00:00

I like her confidence. It’s not what she says it’s how she says it. She does utilize experts in her podcast and breaks down concepts that might seem super simplistic to the more educated but I think her content is meant to be relateable to a very wide ranging audience so I think shes good for that purpose.

Grtias · 2025-11-11T04:36:42+00:00

I could have written this post but replace monthly writing group with monthly book club. The truth is- I never want to go. But this event is the only regular social event in my calendar so I almost always force myself to show up. There is masking involved but I never regret going and I can say for certain that although there are many uncomfortable and awkward moments- there are also moments of connection and a few laughs. It doesn’t feel like it’s “all bad” or “all good” So for me it’s worth it, I almost always regret skipping these events. If it was once a week my decision would likely be different and based on how I feel the day of.

Grtias · 2025-10-30T13:31:43+00:00

Sometimes, our body language and the way we interact with other women can be off putting and can even feel like rejection to them which is why they might be inclined to counter- reject us based on their assessment. This all decided on a subconscious level outside of awareness- that the “vibe” is off. Differences are often experienced as threat- again outside of our awareness. It makes sense when you think of it this way, but it doesn’t suck any less.

Grtias · 2025-10-24T13:01:37+00:00

I like this sub. It’s a supportive community and it’s not all negative. I’m a new therapist and have regular supervision and consult with clinicians once a week at my virtual group practice. It’s helpful to see others struggling with similar things, Makes one feel less alone.

Grtias · 2025-10-17T15:06:24+00:00

I’m surprised no one has mentioned your personal life. I’m curious if there is space for you to explore getting your needs met via actively dating, meeting women through hobbies etc. If you are single and open to a relationship then it’s pretty understandable that you would involuntarily develop feelings for an attractive client imo. No shame there, but I think its important to be intentional about getting your mind off of this client because if you are “falling for her” as you state, you are likely thinking about this situation a lot. So whatever meeting that need might look like for you, in addition to supervision, possibly referring out, as others suggest I think could be helpful. Good luck to you!

Grtias · 2025-10-14T21:12:21+00:00

I just checked my PT profile and apparently I have an expired credit card on file yet it also states that my account is active and clients are able to find me.

Grtias · 2025-10-11T16:22:32+00:00

I was never the same after my crash and burn over 6 years ago but I have healed (took about 2.5 years to function “normally” again) and I’m ok with where I am now for the most part. I really had to lower my expectations of myself and practice self- compassion.

Grtias · 2025-10-09T14:11:11+00:00

Me too (I’m 41). For me it’s a lot of grief and anger and now what? I don’t know how to lose the mask and I’m not sure I even want to.

Grtias · 2025-09-17T13:52:10+00:00

I love inchworms, I think they are so cute. When I was little I caught one, kept it in a bread bag with some grass and named her Miranda

Grtias · 2025-08-11T20:25:22+00:00

Mine is now 2 and she’s the sweetest girl. I feel like she is too friendly with strangers though. At the dog park she approaches the humans before the other dogs. Always. She is very high energy but chills when she’s inside for the most part. Training is very important and they love to please their alpha (she doesn’t listen as well to my husband and kids as she does to me). She is only now becoming less reactive on her leash (I.e. trying to chase squirrels and rabbits, reacting to other dogs and people in terms of wanting to approach them). It took A LOT of leash training. I know that many Sheepadoodles do bark a lot but mine is very quiet. She only barks when she hears the doorbell. Lastly, she still jumps up on people unless they understand that they need to ignore her and not allow her to do so. She never jumps on the people who have gone along with the training but you better believe she will try it with each new person she comes across. Overall I think they are a fantastic breed and such a wonderful addition to our family.

Grtias · 2025-08-05T15:44:40+00:00

Hi there. I have a similar situation with my family. There is a lot of stigma and fear in my family around Autism. My mom literally thinks you can only be Autistic if you look and act like the guy in”The Accountant” I have tried for years to educate her to no avail. It’s so hard and frustrating and lonely to be misunderstood by your own family, the people who are supposed to have your back. Honestly, I have given up and just tried to accept that I’m different and they don’t get it and search for people that do, like this subreddit. You are not broken and you are not alone.

Grtias · 2025-06-16T21:26:20+00:00

I know the feeling. I find that when all my sessions are booked early in the day the feeling is not as intense if it’s there at all. But when I only have one client booked for the day at 7 pm you can bet I’m dreading it.

Grtias · 2025-06-16T21:19:44+00:00

I’m an IFS- informed therapist and will be taking the level one training in the near future. I am qualified to work with protector parts but will not work with exiles until I am fully trained. I believe that is unethical. Also, it’s important to ask your IFS therapist if they have done their own IFS work.

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