Couch 191: The Lazy Caterer Couch

stopdog · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:28 PM

I am sure it is not pleasant to receive such an email, but I know there were days when dealing with the pharmaceutical /insurance/ etc industries for my person where that would have been the mildest response possible that I could have had towards a rep after dealing with them.

(PS. I am a lawyer - people who don't know me hate me all the time)

stopdog · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:41 PM

Am I the only one who sees candles as fire death sticks waiting to happen.

CantExplain · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

Am I the only one who sees candles as fire death sticks waiting to happen.

They've been a known hazard for a long time.

stopdog · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:44 PM

And yet people report seeing them as cozy or comforting. Between death sticks of fire and a therapist - cozy comfort would be the farthest thing possible from my mind were I to find myself in a room containing the combination of the two.

Mar 17, 2019 at 06:49 PM

I like candles, with cats in the house though I use only the big ones in glass jars like the village candle ones. and i never leave it in a room by itself, if i leave the room i bring it with me or blow it out. and i don't put them where the cats like to go just to be safe.

Mar 17, 2019 at 06:51 PM

i enjoyed when Leticia would have candles lit, those combined with the natural light coming through the window shades (they were privacy shades that still let light through) was a perfect amount of warm light. it was always so very relaxing in her office.

feralkittymom · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fille_folle

I think maybe I need to contact my psychiatrist. I can't do this. But then... what can she do? Nothing. Nobody can do anything. This can't be fixed. My brain is broken.

I just came across this study on tapering that supports what patients have been saying forever--that withdrawal is hell and needs to be done differently. Their rec is that tapering be done over a course of months, not weeks. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/l...032-X/fulltext

Would it be possible for you to restart your taper? Seems like a valid need for a consultation to me.

stopdog · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:54 PM

The thought of being in a dark room with only candles and a therapist in dim light actually gives me a bit of panic. They could trap you. Or set the room on fire.
Neither sounds like fun.

atisketatasket · Mar 17, 2019 at 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stopdog

The thought of being in a dark room with only candles and a therapist in dim light actually gives me a bit of panic. They could trap you. Or set the room on fire.

Neither sounds like fun.

The therapist would no doubt say that it was better to light a candle than to curse the darkness and use it as a metaphor.

DBC had candles. I always asked her to blow them out because they stank and gave me a headache.

stopdog · Mar 17, 2019 at 07:02 PM

Sometimes, one wants to curse the darkness more than have the actual light. It can be satisfying in its own way.
Plus, once one tires of darkness cursing, the candle will probably still be there.

feralkittymom · Mar 17, 2019 at 07:28 PM

Candles have always made me nervous. Since discovering flameless ones, I've never looked back. But I would prefer my therapy candle-less, flame or no.

unaluna · 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Hmmm...does this mean I have to avoid you?

Stick with me, baby - we'll give Cracker Barrel a wide berth! No Stuckey's, no Cinnabons, no KFC.

My candy store sweetie said he was a weird but simple eater. He sure talks a lot. We shared our addresses yesterday (or whenever it was we talked) (he moved to my building / complex recently, he used to live down the block). He shares a lot about himself. Semi-private stuff. Im gonna ask about his love life. Im pretty sure his boss and the boss's wife have already pitched me to him. So not embarrassing at all

fille_folle · Mar 17, 2019 at 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by feralkittymom

I just came across this study on tapering that supports what patients have been saying forever--that withdrawal is hell and needs to be done differently. Their rec is that tapering be done over a course of months, not weeks. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/l...032-X/fulltext

Would it be possible for you to restart your taper? Seems like a valid need for a consultation to me.

I think the reason I had to taper a bit faster was because I also started an SSRI. I couldn't take the new SSRI and the old SNRI together because of the risk of serotonin syndrome (I assume). I could have gone a bit slower on the first part of the taper - I halved my dose and did that for 2 weeks. The last half I did not do all at once, but I've nonetheless come off it all and it has been 3 weeks.

Part of me wants to try to power through. I don't want to drag everything out if I can get it over with. But I'm scared because I read that the withdrawal effects can last a long time.

The new SSRI doesn't seem to be doing anything, although I think it probably made the withdrawal effects less severe... the physical ones, at least.

I can't bring myself to call my psychiatrist. I feel like I can't speak. Will probably send her a message through the EMR, though.

Mar 17, 2019 at 07:50 PM

. we have these stupid collectible things at our local supermarket chain called stikeez or something the lady asked if i was collecting them i said no i reckon they look like butt plugs. dead silence she turned red and just gave me my change. But they do, they look butt plugs for bdsm guinea pigse.Google Image Result for https://shop.coles.com.au/wcsstore/ColesResponsiveStorefrontAssetStore/images/2019/02/20190213_Bee/Bee-ss-stickeez-left.png

precaryous · Mar 17, 2019 at 07:52 PM

DD’s heart surgery went well. Very grateful.

She came home yesterday and is healing nicely.

unaluna · Mar 17, 2019 at 07:53 PM

Cheesemaker

Also, condolences. To you and CE.

Mar 17, 2019 at 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Cheesemaker

Also, condolences. To you and CE.

i didnt think it was inappropriate but she did give a little tsk

i think i will pin a map of the southern hemisphere to the start of every couch so you northerns know which way is up

atisketatasket · Mar 17, 2019 at 08:24 PM

TW if you react badly to anything bodily fluid/GI-related.

Possible trigger:

I just had a really bad accident. Like the kind babies wear diapers for. Everything’s cleaned up now, but something like this has never happened before to me, not even with food poisoning.

I don’t think it’s the cold as this was really sudden. There are a couple other things that make me think it might be celiac. I’ve been told not to start eating gluten free until my doctor says so because it can screw up the results of later tests (alter labwork and endoscopy results).

But, how can I go in front of a class knowing this might happen?

Mar 17, 2019 at 08:25 PM

i have packed my toy dog to take to session. i cant take my dog so the toy will have to represent him. i might feel safer if not a little dumb pulling a toy out of my bag. i know others have bought toys in but i soo feel i have to be grown up

Mar 17, 2019 at 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

TW if you react badly to anything bodily fluid/GI-related.

Possible trigger:

I just had a really bad accident. Like the kind babies wear diapers for. Everything’s cleaned up now, but something like this has never happened before to me, not even with food poisoning.

I don’t think it’s the cold as this was really sudden. There are a couple other things that make me think it might be celiac. I’ve been told not to start eating gluten free until my doctor says so because it can screw up the results of later tests (alter labwork and endoscopy results).

But, how can I go in front of a class knowing this might happen?

would imodium help?

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stopdog underdog is here Member Since Sep 2011 Location: blank Posts: 34,723 (SuperPoster!) 12 1 hugs given	Mar 17, 2019 at 06:41 PM #782 Am I the only one who sees candles as fire death sticks waiting to happen. __________________ Please NO @ Selfishness is not living as one wishes to live, it is asking others to live as one wishes to live. Oscar Wilde Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History - Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.

Anonymous43207 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 17, 2019 at 06:49 PM #785 I like candles, with cats in the house though I use only the big ones in glass jars like the village candle ones. and i never leave it in a room by itself, if i leave the room i bring it with me or blow it out. and i don't put them where the cats like to go just to be safe.

Anonymous43207 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 17, 2019 at 06:51 PM #786 i enjoyed when Leticia would have candles lit, those combined with the natural light coming through the window shades (they were privacy shades that still let light through) was a perfect amount of warm light. it was always so very relaxing in her office.

feralkittymom Grand Magnate Member Since Aug 2012 Location: yada Posts: 4,415 11 1,974 hugs given	Mar 17, 2019 at 07:28 PM #791 Candles have always made me nervous. Since discovering flameless ones, I've never looked back. But I would prefer my therapy candle-less, flame or no.

precaryous Inner Space Traveler Member Since May 2014 Location: on the wing of an eagle Posts: 3,880 9 8,141 hugs given	Mar 17, 2019 at 07:52 PM #795 DD’s heart surgery went well. Very grateful. She came home yesterday and is healing nicely.

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 39,835 (SuperPoster!) 12 66.3k hugs given	Mar 17, 2019 at 07:53 PM #796 Cheesemaker Also, condolences. To you and CE.

Anonymous42961 Guest Posts: n/a	Mar 17, 2019 at 08:25 PM #799 i have packed my toy dog to take to session. i cant take my dog so the toy will have to represent him. i might feel safer if not a little dumb pulling a toy out of my bag. i know others have bought toys in but i soo feel i have to be grown up