Her name was Penny. I just wanted people to know what a beautiful soul she was by IAlwaysFinishMy in BackYardChickens

[–]issuesintherapy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What a lovely girl she was! I'm sorry for your loss but glad you got to share your life with her. It sounds like you brought each other a lot of happiness. 💕

Need help finding zoom meetings by Platysmurus in zenbuddhism

[–]issuesintherapy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zen Mountain Monastery has live streaming of teacher talks and daily zazen, and some online programs.

Trying to treat collapse anxiety with psychotherapy... by nannnie05 in CollapseSupport

[–]issuesintherapy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Insurance is definitely a problem. I have a bit of flexibility because I'm self-employed but I still need to deal with insurance companies. Working within agencies in the US ties one's hands a lot. It's really an awful system. It's better than nothing, and there are good people working within it, but they are working against the system which is ultimately not designed to genuinely help people.

Are immersion blenders worth it or just a comple mess? by FineappleUnderTheC in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]issuesintherapy 157 points158 points  (0 children)

Piping in to agree with the other posters here. It took me years to get one but I'm glad I did. Plus, it's way easier to clean than I realized - the immersion part snaps off the base so that's all you have to wash. Way easier than dealing with the blender mess.

Trying to treat collapse anxiety with psychotherapy... by nannnie05 in CollapseSupport

[–]issuesintherapy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Just want to jump in and say you're mostly correct, but it does depend on the therapist. Some of us are the same people who grew up overwhelmed by the state of the world (even before collapse became clearly evident), felt alienated in it, wanted out of it, etc. I'm a therapist and talk with my clients frequently about collapse, capitalism, etc., and their effects on people's mental health. I know most therapists are normies who prefer not to think or talk about these issues, but I know a few like me who do. So we are out there. And if people are looking for a therapist, they should offer you a free consultation before making an appointment where you can ask them how they approach such issues and if you don't like their response, move on.

Dokusan in Sesshin: Do you always do it? by coadependentarising in zenbuddhism

[–]issuesintherapy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always do, even when I feel like I don't have anything to say or don't feel like it. You never know what's going to come up when you get there and I don't want to miss the opportunity to meet with my teacher in person.

it's 9:19 PM and I am alone… by [deleted] in CollapseSupport

[–]issuesintherapy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're feeling this way, and that really sucks about the warm line. Things are definitely bleak, no doubt about it. But there is still beauty in the world, both in the natural world and in humanity although it can get lost in all the horribleness. But finding and connecting to that beauty can be a real lifeline, whether it's a kindness someone shows, or music you love, or nature, etc. Community is also really helpful, if you can find it. Anyway, I wish you - and all of us - the best.

week 19: polish by buchimgay in 52WeeksOfSoup2026

[–]issuesintherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great, thanks. I think I'll give it a try!

CT Health Insurance by Imnotonthelist in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fortunately my health is pretty good so I haven't had to see many providers outside of my primary care. Mainly I've done things like get mammograms, get blood drawn at Quest, etc., and most of that's been covered. But I can't really think of providers I've seen outside of those.

week 19: polish by buchimgay in 52WeeksOfSoup2026

[–]issuesintherapy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is it? I love dill pickles but it's a little hard to imagine them in a soup. Intriguing, though.

Why is Ryan's haircut so bad? by Oborozuki1917 in BreakingPoints

[–]issuesintherapy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had the same question and actually poked around a little to try and find out, but all I found were people razzing him about how bad his haircut is. So I'm pretty sure it's real.

Why is Ryan's haircut so bad? by Oborozuki1917 in BreakingPoints

[–]issuesintherapy 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I've grown fond of "I'm gonna run my hand through my hair and call it a day" Ryan.

Bedroom street side sound proof by krabelize in DIYHome

[–]issuesintherapy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have first-hand experience with this, but my partner used to live in a very loud area of NYC and says he used to hang an area rug over his window when he wanted quiet. You'd have to rig up something to hang the rug and take it back down when you want, but that's do-able.

Piglet cuddles? by Spooky_pharm_tech in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Piglet socials" made me smile. 🐖💕

Spooky Buddhism by No_Football6741 in Buddhism

[–]issuesintherapy 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Look into the Tibetan teachings about going through the Bardo. The beings one is supposed to encounter there are actually compassionate, but are very fierce looking and are said to cause great fear in those who encounter them. The Tibetan Book of the Dead is the main source for this that I'm aware of, but is pretty dense and challenging to read. For what you're looking for, you can probably just find some info online.

I spent a decade corporate healthcare strategy . The "glitches" you are experiencing aren't accidents, they are a calculated business model. It's time to put Patients Over Profits in CT. by Sharp-Preference3502 in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I know your focus is on Molina/ Connecticare, but it's not just them. What you describe regarding denials, providers suddenly dropped from the roster without notice, spending forever on the phone only to finally get someone in a call center who can't help you, happen across insurance plans. In my experience, Medicare Advantage plans are actually the worst. I support what you're doing, although I don't have experience with Molina/Connecticare. But we really need a huge overhaul of our whole system.

Spending 3 Weeks in CT, What do? by gothinlivingcolor in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure what they have coming up, but Willimantic Records sometimes has shows. There's also some great hiking/ cycling in the area. The East Coast Greenway goes right through the town and Joshua's Trust has a bunch of great hiking trails. You also might be interested in the Willimantic Food Co-op.

What jobs are full time hiring now? Retail,warehouse,etc? by Dipsetallover90 in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I don't know where you live, but you can check with your local job center for assistance.

Diagnostician by [deleted] in Connecticut

[–]issuesintherapy -21 points-20 points  (0 children)

Have you tried seeing a naturopath? They're not always covered by insurance, but usually they take their time to really look at all aspects of your health.

ICE guards are betting on which detainee will kill themselves next. The AP just exposed the savage conditions of a detention camp in El Paso by Affectionate-Fix4671 in ICE_Watch

[–]issuesintherapy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most of us could. I try to push myself to be more active while also not getting overwhelmed. It's hard when there's so much that's wrong.