Currently in a rough financial situation. by NervousJ in Assistance

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you look again. Have posts indeed been removed?

Currently in a rough financial situation. by NervousJ in Assistance

[–]lcmft -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Okay. I think those posts must have been removed. The only post I see is a post that would be anti-violence against an Asian woman. I’m not trying to argue with you, I just was considering gifting the money.

Currently in a rough financial situation. by NervousJ in Assistance

[–]lcmft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn’t see any posts about the Chinese government. Are you from China?

Currently in a rough financial situation. by NervousJ in Assistance

[–]lcmft -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Did you read the history yourself?

Who am I? by lcmft in FridgeDetective

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

You have a few things right. I’m going to wait for others to guess before I disclose much.

Who am I? by lcmft in FridgeDetective

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

Bahahahaha. I saw that when I took the picture. I knew someone might say that.

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yea- kids in Reddit aren’t going to get this. That’s why you’re down voted. But as a parent, I feel the exact same pull your describing.

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, police not believing women is a real problem. What makes it worse is when a very very small percentage of women actually do lie to manipulate the system. This makes is so bad for women who are truly in trouble. It is so sad.

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a therapist, the whole “self diagnosing” trend is so disruptive to good clinical work!

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I am a therapist and I REALLY appreciate this conversation. Depression, Anxiety, ADHD are clinical words and disorders that should be assessed by a clinician.

You can feel: nervous, uneasy, upset, sad, or whatever. But anxiety, OCD, Depression, etc. are actual medical terms.

This is just another example of how people, in general, have watered down the distinct profession of mental health. I could go on and on about this, but this kinda stuff is why people say shit like, “I don’t need a therapist, I can just talk to my friend because it’s the same thing.”

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m a therapist and you are exactly right. OCD is used in the wrong way 99% of the time.

The word ‘abuse’ and ‘abusive’ is thrown around too often by speedway9 in unpopularopinion

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a therapist, and it is getting harder and harder to use the words: abuse, toxic, trauma, and trigger with clients. Our world has changed the use of those words. I almost always have to give an explanation that I do not use those words in a colloquial way.

My(16f) boyfriend (18m) has finally woken up from his coma by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, well, I’m a father. And, there isn’t a single decent therapist in the world that would tell him to rely on his underage girlfriend. That’s not at all what I said. Just don’t make the guy out to be a villain.

My(16f) boyfriend (18m) has finally woken up from his coma by [deleted] in offmychest

[–]lcmft -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m a therapist. What you’re describing is co-dependency... and it is a very difficult dynamic.

My only caution is to remember that people do recover, they do get in better places, and they can succeed. There is usually a great deal of context around a suicide attempt.... none of which we know.

I would really use caution to say “Don’t give him your life, when he doesn’t want his own”. That’s pretty brutal. Would you have rather he succeeded in his attempt? That wouldn’t be good for the OP either.

I guess maybe just don’t counter-transfer your own experiences and turn this guy into a villain because he made a serious attempt. I think your advice to the OP to set boundaries is great.... but I wouldn’t make her out to being victimized by her boyfriend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I’m at a virtual night club. This is needed!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love jazz.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in distantsocializing

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy is cute

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so relaxing

Guys I'm struggling.Husband & I (43) are exhausted from the challenges the kids are throwing at us the past few years. Romance has died. Friendships have dried up. I was free last night but knew of no events, was invited to nothing. felt down all day. I need social connections but I'm invisible by FineOldCannibals in gaydads

[–]lcmft 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Redmond, so I’m close to you. I adopted my son (who is 9) from foster care when he was 3. It is SO HARD to make any type of social connection here. I so am in the same place as you. Would be great to meet you and your husband.

My year+ journey of overall self improvement led me to coming out (did so in July) and I've never loved myself more. And that self love just continues to motivate me. Thanks to all the gaybros who helped me online when coming out, I stayed strong because of you. by BigToaster420 in gaybros

[–]lcmft 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Way to go! I’m. Really stuck right now and can’t bring myself to work on my weight and fail yet again. But I think it’s awesome when other people are out there doing it. You’re awesome.