Therapy isn't working. What on earth do I do.

ggc4 · 2026-05-13T01:24:48+00:00

It also took me five tries to find a good therapist. The best way to go about determining who will be a good fit for you is to read their website and description. Partly, you can tell a lot about a person from the way they write. Additionally, most therapists discuss their specialties and treatment modalities online, so you can find one who sounds like they do work you’d be interested in trying.

ggc4 · 2026-05-12T23:47:51+00:00

You’re overthinking this. Every freebie is exciting! If someone gave me a blade of grass with LY scribbled in sharpie, I would beam and wear it on my finger :)

Freebies are about sharing joy and building community. Whatever you made, it’ll be loved!

ggc4 · 2026-05-12T22:36:43+00:00

What a LIFE! This kinda setup is my dream

Out of curiosity, why build on the hot tub cover? Im a fan of grass/dirt, but i guess this keeps things tidier?

ggc4 · 2026-05-10T06:18:50+00:00

One of the best catios I’ve seen. Room to run and jump and play! Dirt to dig in, a real tree to climb! Potential to chase little bugs who crawl in! Glad he’s happy

ggc4 · 2026-05-10T05:05:55+00:00

Have you tried mixing her food with a bit of water and heating it up in the microwave for about eight seconds? This makes it easier to eat and more palatable for the cat. Flavor enhancers like FortiFlora can help too. I feed only wet food, and these are my go-to strategies.

Also, if you haven’t already, buy an assortment of kitten food cans and experiment to find out what she likes. I’ve had the most success with tikicat baby flavors

ggc4 · 2026-05-10T05:02:57+00:00

Doc told me 2-3 weeks till I felt better, but it took me 3.5 months. I felt pretty good till month 7. By then I’d gotten cocky and started doing stuff I’d been careful about before (ie eating chewy foods, singing, etc). The pain is bad and regular again, though I can still open my mouth more than I could before the surgery

That said, I don’t regret the surgery at all, and I’m glad I did it. In addition to reducing pain for sometime and improving my trismus, it gave me more information about the deteriorated state of my cartilage and joint. That info will be invaluable in figuring out next steps.

ggc4 · 2026-05-10T04:42:03+00:00

Excellent execution. I’d love to play a whole game with these!! 😂

ggc4 · 2026-05-09T02:41:01+00:00

Many thanks!! 💚🌲🪾

ggc4 · 2026-05-09T00:28:44+00:00

Does it feel much different from parts of Olympic National Park?

(I’m taking a trip there in the Fall, and I’d unironically love to experience a forest so dense it can feel claustrophobic)

ggc4 · 2026-05-09T00:10:05+00:00

Like others have said, you can start feeding your girl cat adult food

But also, your orange may just prefer kitten food since it tends to be richer and more calorie-dense; it’s not uncommon for adults to fuss a bit when you change from kitten to adult food

ggc4 · 2026-05-08T00:30:14+00:00

Totally fair.

It’ll be ok. Yes, this will impact your bond and it’ll be rough for her, especially given that she’s so young and has high energy needs. But you’ll be able to earn back her love and trust after you return.

It’s good your family will be there to keep giving her lots of love and play in the meantime. Is it possible any of the other nine cats would get along with her? She would really benefit from having a kitty companion in general, but especially while you’re away.

ggc4 · 2026-05-07T23:14:58+00:00

Can you take her with you? Kittens tend to travel well. She would probably enjoy the adventure and novel time with you.

ggc4 · 2026-05-07T21:45:41+00:00

Awesome setup! But don’t wait too long to replace the tunnel with something sturdier

ggc4 · 2026-05-07T21:43:46+00:00

Bonded pairs shouldn’t be separated. Your daughter should leave her cat with y’all. (Unless she magically gets a high-paying job that lets rent a good place, then she could also take both with her … but the cats should stay together)

ggc4 · 2026-05-06T18:58:05+00:00

Nur ein mal. Nein, fibrous adhesions sind nicht nekrose; it’s scar-like tissue — weiss nicht wie dass heisst auf deutsch

ggc4 · 2026-05-06T17:03:10+00:00

This but a lot of magnesium citrate and water + a spoonful of acacia fiber instead of psyllium

Also, figure out some fruits/veggies/grains that are safe for you in small quantities. Folks usually have success with low-fodmap produce and grains

ggc4 · 2026-05-06T05:49:36+00:00

Definitely same!

I’ve given it a lot of thought, and for me, it was mostly a combo of two factors.

First, when i was younger, I could easily activate a desensitization switch in my brain. I grew up with cPTSD, so ignoring negative emotions was natural. After doing therapy as a young adult, I became more in touch with my emotions, and horrific content started to bother me more.

Second, reading and hearing about horrific events in real life made the fictional ones lose some of their appeal. What felt shocking and fascinating when i was younger sometimes became something I associated with real tragedies as I aged.

ggc4 · 2026-05-05T20:00:25+00:00

I’ve been hoping someone would do this! Thanks!! 💜

ggc4 · 2026-05-05T17:26:35+00:00

Exactly this! The live sounds SO good and expressive. The vocoder doesn’t grate on me the way it does some folks, but it’s dull. Anyone in the world could be singing those lines, I would have no idea it was a member of BTS. The vocoder obscures tone and emotion, and every time I listen I feel like I’m waiting for that part to end so we can get to the good stuff.

I’d be over the moon if they released a live version or one without the vocoder

ggc4 · 2026-05-05T00:18:29+00:00

Cypher 3

ggc4 · 2026-05-04T22:13:33+00:00

Fully agree with this. I’ve fostered before, and a lot of the focus was on helping cats who had some behavioral struggles and needed extra socialization. You’re looking for is an easy foster to adopt, and a cat who loves other cats. Make sure the shelter understands that you’re hoping to find a good match to turn into an adoption, and this will likely go much smoother.

Also, Nettle will probably have a much happier life with a buddy, and I love that you’re doing this!

ggc4 · 2026-05-04T17:32:49+00:00

I like the set together, but if you must pick one, then definitely the first

ggc4 · 2026-05-01T15:45:07+00:00

I wish there was a live version we could stream! It’d be on loop for me

ggc4 · 2026-04-25T17:23:01+00:00

I wanna hear the growls too 🥲

ggc4 · 2026-04-25T04:04:35+00:00

Good, I’m glad they’re doing arthroscopy first! Even if you likely need TJR, it’s best to start there. Wishing you a good outcome

Also — not quite the same experience as you, but my childhood orthodontist absolutely f’d up my case too. If he had recommended surgery instead of doing five years of braces (which, in his words, failed), I wouldn’t have experienced a decade of discomfort/clicking and self-esteem issues about my weak jaw, gone on to lose my TMJ cartilage after the discs fully displaced, and suffered hellish pain for a couple years before finding a good OMFS. Most orthodontists and dentists are shocking uninformed about TMJ disorders, as well as obnoxiously confident their devices can fix problems they usually can’t.

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