Just a little about what I do PINNEDI'm a therapist. I deal with everything from "He/She makes my coffee wrong" to horrific nightmarish stories from children. I deal with laughable problems all the way to things that haunt me to this day. Sometimes it's hard to keep a brave face on... See More »
You can never really know who a person isEven if you talk with them in a clinical setting, people will ALWAYS hide parts of themselves. It's human nature, even if you want to deny it. That's why you should never judge someone based on how they look, where they live, or how wealthy/poor they... See More »
"Yeah, I have time to squeeze you in" "It won't be a long session" they said "Just want to touch base on some things" they said "Wow, time just flies by!" Two hours after my workday ended. (1)
It's not okay to be not okayWhich makes a billion times more sense than what we say. No, it's not fine to be messed up. We have to stop pretending it is. If you're not okay, it's time to work on it somehow.
Gas prices may be going up fast But why does my local shell station not even try to stay competitive? (1)
When your taste in women is questionable but you can't stand people Who said two wrongs couldn't make a right? (1)
Genuine advice I gave to parents once Listen, white lies aren't all bad. Especially with a moving dinosaur that screeches the same loop every two seconds until you can turn off the switch. (1)
While fighting to keep your head straight constantly is bad for your healthUnderstand that many people have to do this. Of the group that has to fight from the time they wake up until the day they rest in a grave, it's rarely self-inflicted. Some of us have to fight so that the "normal" people can live their lives in... See More »
Fun things to tell people: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger!"Me: "Bold of you to assume I'm not dead inside."
Do your best to not hide who you areSome people learn the hard way, but yes, your real self will become apparent eventually. Friends, significant others, family, co-workers, your "secrets" will get out. This isn't to say that you need to talk about your private life, but you really... See More »
You know those fun moments when you can't forget things?Yeah, they're great. Love the waking nightmares and existential dread. Love seeing people and thinking, "That person is hiding something awful." But hey, such is life. Therapists get to deal with their own issues AND others. Don't be shocked that we... See More »
It's okay to not like peopleLet's be honest, most people suck. Don't feel bad if you can't stand them. And hey, if you find a person or two worth your time, more power to you, enjoy. But never, never feel forced to like people because "that's what you're supposed to do" or... See More »
Why do people say "just get over it" to abusive relationships?I mean, yeah, shows a lack of empathy and definitely paints the person as someone who would abuse others, but why? We go through hell without realizing until it's too late, get permanent scars (both physical and mental), lose the ability to trust,... See More »
