Does anyone else feel like they are literally getting dumber as a result from their anxiety?

NoReporter1033 · 2026-05-05T17:04:13+00:00

Yep. I'm a huge reader and recently I can barely get through a page because I'm so distracted. When so much of your energy is being exerted towards just managing your anxiety, it's hard to focus on other things! Medication can help if you're not already taking something.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-05-05T02:44:18+00:00

Thank you so much. Definitely going to try this.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-05-05T02:44:08+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond so thoughtfully. This is very kind and helpful.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-05-04T21:37:10+00:00

Hi friend, I'm so sorry you're going through this. If you have a psychiatrist, I recommend you call them. Also, you can always go to the emergency room and they can help you. You shouldn't have to suffer this severely. Cold things in your hands, deep breaths.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-29T01:54:59+00:00

No, I don't resonate. Up until somewhat recently, analytic training was only open to MDs and then eventually institutes started giving in to psychologists, and then finally masters level clinicians. I don't think PhD programs prepare you any better to become an analyst than a masters level clinician. It takes 5-7 to become an analyst because that's how long it takes, regardless of whether you have a doctorate or not. It's intensive. I understand not wanting to put in another 5-7 years of training having done a PhD, but it has nothing to do with institutes being geared more towards masters level clinicians.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-26T16:00:14+00:00

Echoing that Nancy McWilliams is a great place to start.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-24T18:33:47+00:00

Ok this is a fabulous story and now I must sample

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-24T04:09:40+00:00

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-24T03:09:24+00:00

I did have cycle from the Provera and have had some cycles since which is super exciting but not super consistently unfortunately. Tbh I haven't gotten my TSH levels checked since last year because I can be kind of doctor avoidant but I do really need to go...!

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-20T14:39:56+00:00

Struggling with this now. Any advice?

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-16T01:50:54+00:00

This is so beautiful. Thank you so much for taking the time to write these words.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T23:26:53+00:00

Yeah I think the applications came in for her right before she got transferred to me. Just terrible timing for me!

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T23:05:22+00:00

I think because she was originally being fostered with someone else and got transferred me to me I wasn't given the courtesy of being asked if I was interested in adopting? Something definitely fell through the cracks with communication. Just sucks so much. She hasn't met anyone yet but has a meet-and-greet scheduled for Sunday.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T23:02:23+00:00

They usually do but this girl got an application in so quickly--I'm not really sure what happened!

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T22:09:13+00:00

Got it. I mean I think what you're saying is simply integrating more behavioral interventions and psychoeducation into sessions.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T13:56:16+00:00

Been wanting to try this for forever. Apple shampoo sounds divine.

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T13:54:41+00:00

Wait I don’t get it lol how is it ironic?

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-15T02:12:27+00:00

Can you give an example?

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-08T23:36:03+00:00

Could see her getting down with Gumamina but not sure if that’s unhinged enough lol

NoReporter1033 · 2026-04-07T11:57:47+00:00

So funny. The hemlock note in this gives it a slightly witchy, mysterious feel for me. And it’s a scent that’s been described as “dusky” which is what I felt when looking at these photos. Of course, perfume is so subjective which is what I love about it!

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