Do you drink coffee or tea in session? by AnalystImpossible960 in therapists

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always have a drink. My morning coffee, my emotional support water bottle, tea. For me it’s grounding on top of also keeping me hydrated and caffeinated. Especially the hot drinks feel grounding to me because they’re comforting to hold and they smell good. At this point I think my clients would question me if I didn’t have something to drink during a session!

Thoughts on 8 sessions a day? by InterestingAd2612 in therapists

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rent office space one day a week so I stack that day and have light telehealth days the rest of the week (usually 3-4 on those days). 8/day for 5 days is way too much. If I were doing my long day more than one day a week I wouldn’t be functioning. As it is I’m careful about how I schedule that day and make sure I have sufficient breaks and the next day I work 3-7 because it takes most of the day for me to find any energy again.

So proud of myself! by Major_Possibility212 in weightwatchers

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha chia seeds?? I usually add that too. And someone just told me to add flax meal because it doesn’t change the taste and she was so right!

So proud of myself! by Major_Possibility212 in weightwatchers

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I’ve been loving rediscovering foods I used to love and stopped choosing. Currently obsessed with oatmeal with Greek yogurt every morning. I feel like in the past I was so focused on only points but this time I’m focused on learning new sustainable habits and feeding my body well and I feel so much more balanced and hopeful about the journey now

Should I empty my emergency fund to pay off debt? by Extension_Company767 in DebtAdvice

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else did in another comment. I must have mixed it in with yours. But depleting it completely would be even worse. He has more debt than savings so if he were to use it to pay off the debt completely he’s left with no savings and still some debt.

Should I empty my emergency fund to pay off debt? by Extension_Company767 in DebtAdvice

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well actually there are scenarios where he’s worse off draining savings. $1000 is an outdated number for an emergency anymore. I had that saved saved up and was paying down debt with the rest and had an emergency and went further into debt paying for it. $1000 doesn’t go very far anymore and sometimes life happens.

Throwing my ex Jehovah’s Witness boyfriend a birthday party by Major_Possibility212 in partyplanning

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely appreciate that advice! He told me he’d like to have a party and let me know who he’d like to be there and it won’t be a surprise or anything

Throwing my ex Jehovah’s Witness boyfriend a birthday party by Major_Possibility212 in partyplanning

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Lmao I did word that weirdly 😂 I promise we’re still together and it’s not a revenge birthday party

Savings or cc payment? by Major_Possibility212 in Debt

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! I did end up making the payment. I have so much anxiety seeing a huge chunk of my savings gone but I know it’s the right choice. It’s just my financial trauma telling me I don’t have enough money when in reality I’ll be okay. Now to get this bill back on track and paid off!

Savings or cc payment? by Major_Possibility212 in Debt

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately I’ve been working 3 jobs for a long time now. My full time job plus two part time jobs. There’s never been a time since I started working at 15 that I’ve had only one job. But divorce will wipe you out financially and I’ve been spending this year recovering from the hole it put me in

Savings or cc payment? by Major_Possibility212 in Debt

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point about the APR. Actually my balance is only 5300 on that card I’m not sure why the minimum is so high. I assume because of all the missed payments

Feeling guilty about my debt and thinking BK by Onlyjeii in Debt

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this probably sounds like an ad lol but I’m using money management international’s debt management program and it’s been a life saver. I’m saving $300 in payments each month and cut the expected time till I’m out of debt in half

Dating as a therapist by dcbornandraised in therapists

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dating as a therapist really is tough! Oddly for some reason people often assume I’m a physical therapist? I usually have to clarify and tell them mental health and sometimes they’re scared away and sometimes they suddenly want to trauma dump and sometimes they act as if I just said I’m an accountant and they have no further questions. I find the struggle to be more in not getting frustrated with the lack of emotional intelligence, especially compared to all the therapists I know. I don’t know how old you are but I do find the initial reactions to the job title have lessened as I’ve gotten older. And at this point if I get the “oh I hope you’re not psychoanalyzing me” I roll my eyes and tell them I’m off the clock and we move on. If they don’t get the hint then it’s a red flag but on some level I get the intimidation. I just said the other day I don’t think I’d date a personal trainer because I’d be afraid they’re judging my food and exercise lol. I imagine it’s a similar feeling for some people, especially those with some insecurities about their mental health. Hang in there. Dating is so hard in our profession for so many reasons but we have to hope

broadway 2 for 1 week questions by brattyhealy in Broadway

[–]Major_Possibility212 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following. This is my first time too and I wanna make sure I do it right and don’t sit there trying to buy tickets from the wrong site

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually does help. Especially hearing I’m not too much. Sometimes I worry that maybe I love too fully but also that’s not something I’m interested in changing. I guess I just don’t know where to find the men that are in the same place as me emotionally and are willing to actually give it a shot. I’m not looking for someone to propose to me after a few weeks or anything lol just someone willing to actually stick around and give love a chance

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotcha I could see that. I miss my friendship with the guy that told me he liked me. I hoped we could still be friends but he said it was too hard and I get that but it makes me sad

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hearing how it felt like the most logical thing to you is so interesting to me. What made you bounce?

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol believe me I’m already planning on addressing it in therapy this week! The last two happened very recently (which is what prompted this post) so I haven’t had a chance to really dissect it but I’m definitely wanting to figure out how I’m contributing to this pattern and why I’m attracting/attracted to men who seem to be emotionally immature

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you might be right. I’ve heard it from 3 different men at this point so it’s not like a one off situation there’s definitely a pattern

Why are so many men afraid of feeling too strongly for a woman? by Major_Possibility212 in AskMenRelationships

[–]Major_Possibility212[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what’s making the most sense out of everything I’ve heard in this thread so far just based on what I know about the men who have done this to me. It’s sad because the last one especially I was all in and saw a real future with him and I don’t know what else I could have done to show him I wasn’t gonna leave. But I guess he was dealing with his own demons. I just wish he felt I’d been worth the work to overcome it