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Oh boy, talk about pet peeves. So many loved ones called me out for being “flaky,” “self-centered,” “emotionally unavailable,” and “selfish.” Nine times out of ten I never intended for my actions to be perceived in such a manner. Instead of spending time with my friends and family, I often curled up in a ball…
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I deleted and rewrote these first few lines at least a dozen times. You know what? I am going right for the jugular and putting it out there. It is time for me to be blunt, straightforward, and not sugar coating the bullshit. There is no holding back now. I done goofed. I made a…
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I work in a profession where literally the first question we ask is along the lines of “Tell me your problems…” It is seldom that blunt. Typically, it is more of a “What brings you here?” or “What would you like to work on?” No wonder nobody wants to see us counselors. Right from the…
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Just like many parents, mine drive me bonkers. They call me every day, and it is almost always when I am in the middle of something like work or sleeping. If I do not call them back within a half hour or so, a barrage of phone calls comes my way followed with “Are you…
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Fucking Facebook. I have such a love-hate relationship with the Facebook memories feature. If you are unfamiliar with the Book of Faces, just like an ex-girlfriend, this is where it sends you a notification of all the stupid shit you posted on that same date since you established your profile. I sadly joined Facebook in…
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We often forget to slow down in today’s rushed society. We run around, get done what we have to, and crash in our beds at the end of the day. This is one hell of an existence. This is why I make sure to stop myself. I literally will stop myself and take a moment…
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Sitting in a psych ward offers up a lot of downtime. Other than going to group and meals, not a whole lot happens outside of the occasional patient freak out. Usually, patients spent their time watching television or coloring at one of the round tables. Following a tumultuous few weeks and a nervous breakdown, I…
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Most mental health counselors rely on a theoretical foundation that they put into practice. For yours truly, I leaned heavily towards cognitive intervention. That is not to say that improvements cannot be made to one’s surroundings or the impact that their behaviors have on the environment. Personally, I always felt that our thoughts were the…
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I am far from being a woman’s ideal of tall, dark, and handsome. I am 5’9″. I am Irish and Italian, resulting in a Casper the Friendly Ghost appearance. I am average-looking at best. I side more on fluff rather than buff. As smart as I like to believe I am, I question what part…
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Psychotropic medications and I possess a tumultuous relationship dating back to when I was seventeen years old. When my anxiety and depression hit an all-time high, I reluctantly tried Effexor for about two weeks followed up by Lexapro for about another three weeks. My psychiatrist put me on low doses of both, but I abruptly…
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The Caring Counselor 