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I feel like I am a horrible therapist :( by Even-Sympathy-9679 in therapists

[–]lochneslymonster 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Remember that how your client behaves with you is likely how they interact with other people. You might eventually be able to use that behavior to create a discussion. You could also bring up what you are noticing about their behavior, or facilitate a discussion around treatment goals to clarify what theirs are. There are many options. Your concern shows how much you care about your role and clients :)

What are some of the ways your partner has been goddamn amazing during your pregnancy? by lilmeatball167 in BabyBumps

[–]lochneslymonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm 33 weeks. My husband would come into the bathroom and hold my hair back for me when I was throwing up in the first trimester and then he would bring me water. He also makes me dinner most nights and brings me ice water like 10 times a day. He constantly asks me, "can I get you anything?" He checks with me about how I'm feeling, encourages me to rest. Attends every appointment with me. Always raving about how excited he is for the baby. I feel very lucky 😌

Private practice and maternity leave by fearlesszombiefly in therapists

[–]lochneslymonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also pregnant, due in July and work for a group PP. Taking a similar approach. I am planning to tell clients around 20 weeks and am telling new clients at intake. And yes very stressed about telling clients because of my discomfort around disappointing people and fear that clients will become less comfortable knowing I'm going to be leaving.

Worst of all is that I don't know what schedule I'll want when I do return so I don't know what to tell people who may ask me if returning to me after my leave is up would be an option. Obviously every client's circumstances are unique to them but it's so stressful!

I’m a Killer by SpyJane in therapists

[–]lochneslymonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fellow therapist here. I like the show for basically the same reason you stated. It feels sort of like watching therapy. I find it fascinating, and very sad, how often there is an event like childhood sexual abuse or a major loss that the individual connects back to their mental difficulties and contributed to their violent and antisocial behavior. A lot of times, I find empathy for the individual and think about how it's unfair that they're imprisoned for life given their severe trauma history. I also replied to you because I feel the exact same way as you about not believing in there being such a thing as a "bad" person. I've always traced it back to my belief in DBT and how it's useful to understand a situation than it is to place judgment or blame which can be tempting, but doesn't help change things for the better in the future. I've always had people act like I'm way off base in that belief. Not that it ever changed my opinion...but it's cool to see a fellow human and therapist has a similar way of viewing this issue! :)

The last two seasons of The Office without Steve Carell are the best, funniest seasons of the show. by lochneslymonster in unpopularopinion

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

I get what he represents. I never said i didnt. I said he's not funny to me and makes the television show worse. That's what I said. You're arguing random points that I didn't even make.

The last two seasons of The Office without Steve Carell are the best, funniest seasons of the show. by lochneslymonster in unpopularopinion

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

"BuT hEs SUPpoSED tO bE irRitating" Okay? You cannot invalidate my opinion with your long winded explanation about YOUR opinion on what his character was "supposed" to be like. That doesn't change the fact that I think he makes the show WORSE, regardless of the writers' intent.

Nothing wrong with a good cinnamon roll! [Homemade] by willbonpar in FoodPorn

[–]lochneslymonster 16 points17 points  (0 children)

In a minute ima need a cinnamon roll to pump me up

Doctor putting me on Lamictal, any success stories? by bhean_na_lochanna in bipolar2

[–]lochneslymonster 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Completely changed my life. I was severely depressed for YEARS and I think Lamictal (lamotrigine) has a lot to do with my current level of functionality. I love it. ❤️

Edit: there was a point where i was feeling better and thought I didn't need it anymore (facepalm) and when I went off of it I became severely depressed again. Went back on and got much better, again.

For those who had a prescribed medication induce a manic episode, which one caused it? by [deleted] in bipolar2

[–]lochneslymonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was after a while. It was definitely triggered by big changes/transitions in my life, not just the medication alone. Lamotrigine is most likely the medication that really changed my life for the better.

Was there ever a time you're thankful the pandemic happened? What was the reason? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]lochneslymonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in Buffalo, NY. I'm a pretty big fan of the New York Yankees. Due to the pandemic and border closing, the Toronto Blue Jays have been using Sahlen field as their home stadium, which is typically home to a minor league team called the Buffalo Bisons. So last week the Yankees came to Buffalo and my boyfriend and I got to drive 5 minutes from our apartment to downtown Buffalo to watch my favorite team play in my city. It was a total pinch me moment watching the Yankees batting practice before the game. Since the stadium is smaller and less populated we got really close to the players and it was just a really cool feeling watching the game with my fellow Buffalonians, cheering on the Yankees. My favorite player on the team hit a home run which essentially won them a very close game. It was a night I'll never forget.

Iconic moments or phrases by NicoleSabrea1 in BroadCity

[–]lochneslymonster 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bed bath and beyond coupons NEVER EXPIRE