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Comment on The Fabulous Life Of Kristabella by She Likes Purple

She Likes Purple — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:27:35 +0000

Hi, I’m Jennie, and I’M BEHIND ON BLOGS. Oh, I want to know who did this and also, BlogHer ads pay like nothing. You can get your hair done or your nails done but you cannot LIVE OFF THEM.

Also, every cranky, bitter blogger should watch/listen to Maggie’s panel. The most famous bloggers are still famous among a very SELECT group of people. Building them up to star status is awkward and silly.

(Side note: I’m already thinking about the champagne at BlogHer 09. I CAN DRINK IT. HOW FUN?!)

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Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by LarryLilly

LarryLilly — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:50:54 +0000

If you dont find a job between now and the first, you are going to be nucking futz.

I can see the ramblings now.

Bullet One: Cats and how they are out to get you.

Bullet two: Drinking and how it makes your life easier to accept.

Bullet three: How you need therapy, because your out of work, and well, with that much pressure you need therapy, but if you had a cool job where you could blog all day and go to company sponsored party’s with free snacks, booze and dont forget the free A/C, then you wouldnt need therapy.

Did I leave any out?

Take action, go to the therapy, PLAN what you want to discuss, talk about what YOU want, at the speed you want, and tell her you only have three more weeks.

LarryLillys last blog post..Great, now I am being told I am a woman

Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by moo

moo — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:49:38 +0000

If I was your therapist, I would want you to come to the appointment and tell me EXACTLY why you are severing the relationship. Without excuses. And just in the way you wrote it above.

1.) I’m not invested in it, so I’m not getting enough out of it.

2.) It’s OK for me not to enjoy it, but I feel I should look forward to it.

3.) Perhaps we’re not a good fit for each other. I especially feel awkward when you call me “sweetie.”

4.) I may seek therapy elsewhere, do you have any recommendations you could pass along?

And, on a separate note … there are several good psychology schools in Chicago and the students are always looking for patients to practice on. It sounds cannibalistic, but you may want to seek a 3rd year student as your therapist … you might find more in common with them than with someone already established (plus … cheap!)

moos last blog post..dead fish and houseguests begin to stink after 2 days

Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:27:38 +0000

This is a tricky situation.I felt the same way with my therapist, I felt like we had reached a natural break. I mean there were times when I really didn’t want to go but that was because we were talking about really upsetting stuff. In hindsight I am really glad that I made myself go because I feel like I got a lot resolved. So sometimes it is a necessary evil ya know? But if you feel like you have outgrown her then there is ntohing you can do but part ways.

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Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by JRM

JRM — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:46:45 +0000

When I’ve quit therapists I just cancel the appointment and voila! The end. I agree that you do have a lot on your plate and having been there, the overwhelming thoughts of “no job, need a job, give me a job” are more than enough for you to handle.

Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:23:10 +0000

Maybe it’s not that your not ready for therapy…maybe it’s you just don’t like your therapist.

I just quit my therapist for exactly that reason. I know there are times that a therapist should piss you off and make you think but when they do it all the time…well, then there is an issue.

Maybe it’s time to shop for a different therapist…or just wait until you find a new job.

And you don’t need to explain why your not coming back. You owe her nothing.

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Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by Nic

Nic — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:15:48 +0000

I think you need to quit this woman, but not therapy. If she’s making it chore-like it’s not worth it. It shouldn’t be a chore. HOWEVER, you’re not always going to love therapy and it is going to be hard. A good therapist should remind you that you’re making progress and going through the process and it won’t always feel that way.

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Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by jodifur

jodifur — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:40:13 +0000

good for you for recognizing what works and what doesn’t.

I’ll send you free jolly ranchers.

jodifurs last blog post..Reasons I am a 12 Year Old Girl

Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by Angella

Angella — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:35:48 +0000

I’ll be your therapist! Come to Canada! I’ll even buy you Jolly Ranchers.

Maybe that will make up for the fact that I know nothing about therapy.

Angellas last blog post..Squeezing Every Moment

Comment on I Think We’re Done Here by Katie

Katie — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:35:31 +0000

I broke up with my therapist after going on vacation and never calling her to schedule another appointment (I used to schedule them one at a time at the prior appointment). Clearly, I knew it was time to say goodbye and I think you, and only you, can make that decision.

Katies last blog post..Anything to Move the Scary Bug Down the Page!