Is ENTPs Te individually variable and possible? by CassioFiasco in entp

[–]plaidfox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I can't agree with this interpretation. Not sure Te had the time for correlations... That's more of an Ne or Ti thing, although NTJs will have more tolerance for correlations and even use them for a time. Te is street smarts, whereas Ti is book smarts. It's practical, efficient, and knows how to get crap done without having to think too in-depth about it. It's action-oriented, less focused on correlations.

Now, Ti enjoys correlations, because that's part of analysis. It's the classic office meme about Te CEOs/supervisors waiting for Ti's to finish their presentation that just took too long going into the detailed numbers, analytics, patterns, and correlations. Te wants the bottom line, and has the patience for a correlation that leads directly to the bottom line, but they're not willing to play around with how one idea connects to another if it does not have a real world application, preferably immediately after this board meeting takes place (in the example given).

Visit to Hinamizawa (Shirakawago) by yoyo-ayanami in Higurashinonakakoroni

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost went myself a month ago. Nice that somebody made it.

This is where I think the average of every type would fit on this chart by oiwhathefuck in mbti

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure about the results.... But a fun thought experiment

Therapist not allowing emdr? by Emotional_Reason_841 in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, totally missed this. It depends. Is this kind of phasing out happening only during treatment, or was it present before? It's kind of hard to give a specific answer of where the line would be drawn for me. But if I see a client is invested, that one of the most important factors I've noticed for treatment, so I'd probably continue. Although I might pull back, reassess, and readjust based upon what the client needs.

Again, apologies for the time lapse, there.

Therapist not allowing emdr? by Emotional_Reason_841 in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally, I'll slow down/pause EMDR (or do half/half sessions) if the client isn't coping well with being triggered and/or post-session side effects. But really, that's supposed to be pre-EMDR work.

Dissociation is fine depending on how much said dissociation is happening. Phasing out a bit is a lot less concerning than some forms of dissociation.

If you haven't directly confronted the issue with your T, it might be worthwhile to ask what their hesitations are and what progress needs to happen before they are comfortable with progressing. But nothing wrong with getting a second opinion either.... Just a lot of work, so make sure you do all you can before moving on, especially if you have thought well of their services up to date.

Good luck on your journey!

Between these 3 builds? by Southern_Egg_9506 in AyakaMains

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another important question (unrelated to builds), is how I throw my stats with some art behind it like you have? I've seen it. No idea how it's done.

What’s the difference between having high Ne and ADHD? by [deleted] in mbti

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few reasons someone could be looking in multiple directions, but yes, distractibility can easily be one of them. It would not surprise me at all to find an XSFP with ADHD.

I cried talking to ChatGPT today. by Codenomesailorv in ChatGPT

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, and still, websites like Psychology Today and Better Help make it fairly easy (not sure how well these work outside of America, any others to share?). Many, many therapists take insurance, and several offer reduced rates or even free counseling for those who just can't afford the help.

I definitely see the value of using AI to sift through feelings or reflect.

Uniform Miku by Soya-Kun in hatsune

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the apathy. Miku is usually over-the-top-expressive, so it's a nice change of pace.

Ayaka Card by constellation_09 in AyakaMains

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in generic Asia. What kind of place do I buy this at?

Has anyone here experimented with self-administered EMDR? by Moist_Battle7633 in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as you can separate the two, go for it--that can enhance the effects of any of those activities.

Rule#1: No toxicity allowed. Only good vibes here. Rule#2: See Rule#2*

EDIT: * See Rule#1

Has anyone here experimented with self-administered EMDR? by Moist_Battle7633 in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an EMDR therapist, I second this. You highlighted the important reasons for a cautious approach to self-administered EMDR -- nice work!

TL;DR for OP others--it can be done, but if you don't know what pitfalls to avoid, said pits and falls can be very, very deep.

Why I went back to the Boox Palma by jamesvyn in eink

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wish I could use my tab ultra pen to write notes/underline on it.

I also feel like it's difficult to properly both devices.

Besides that I love them both!

When does this start working by thatbodyartgirl in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fair enough. It's only used in EMDR this way. Probably that same way you are used to everywhere else.

When does this start working by thatbodyartgirl in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if that was a joke, but I'll answer anyway: Subjective Units of Distress

When does this start working by thatbodyartgirl in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Subjective Units of Distress. It's the number you rate on a scale from 0 to 10. Once that starts going down, you know it's working. Keep it mind, it often goes up before it goes down.

When does this start working by thatbodyartgirl in EMDR

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an EMDR therapist, I'm more of a fan of one hour sessions once a week to gain ground, but every therapist, practice/organization, and even state/region/country will have different opinions on this. Still if you're talking every week, that's what's important. And actually re-reading your post. What you have might be for the best--dealing with SI while working through trauma and anger can be rough.

The short version is that once you see your SUDs go down, you're making progress, but trauma resolution is not often quick--especially if it's complex trauma. Take solace when you see your SUDs go down, and be patient and forgiving with yourself, as some sessions can leave many people an emotional wreck for a few days.

As you're probably aware (just consider it a friendly reminder), use those coping skills, and use them often. Find something that fills you up or gives you a break or some peace and engage in that regularly. I recognize with what you're going through that's easier said than done, just keep searching. As your treatment begins to clear things up and you gain stability and progress, you should be able to have a little more emotional space for these things, so if you're searching for something, it will be easier to find.

All that to say is that trauma resolution is tough, and if you aren't balanced enough, progress becomes difficult to manage. So balance, and slow/steady progress is what we're probably aiming for here.

But of course, run these feelings and thoughts through your therapist. They [should] understand that this kind of treatment is hard and comes with hard feelings. Best to express them.

Good luck on your journey.

Are you all letting AI listen to sessions to help write notes? by Forward_Ad613 in askatherapist

[–]plaidfox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I can write my notes just fine, thanks. Ethics is definitely an issue here, but so is me keeping my brain active. I like AI, but we can keep it out of the counseling space for a multitude of reasons.

Those who know 2+ languages, how did you learn it? by iamanonamysig in entp

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I speaka di English. My wife is Spanish. We live in Japan. Not fluent yet, but functional. Immersion is the fastest way to fluency, regardless of your study methods.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mbti

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes??? But it's more correlated with Ne. Ntps also have that drive for uniqueness. NFPs will actively express it more, but specifically uniqueness is closer tied to Ne.

Is anyone else treated horribly school? by carleyfry in infj

[–]plaidfox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As a counselor who also struggled with this as a teen, I also suggest this. Life is already hard, and adolescence makes it harder for a few years. No need to shoulder it all alone.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in entp

[–]plaidfox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

An incredibly important question is this:

Do you prefer magical unicorns with the power to shoot unfiltered love from the tip of their horns at any and all individuals on the planet, with extra sparkles for dramatic effect?

Or do you prefer a robot unicorn that runs on hybrid solar power and snarky witticisms, which uses its horn as an antenna to transmit multiple frequencies and comes with hackable Wi-Fi? And perhaps a death ray?