Pick posted:

The Ape of Naples posted:

Lol. "I make money off of this so it's cool and good"

No. This is always the bullshit answer. It's always "your" fault. I've seen over a dozen of therapists over the years. Some for months. Some through hospitals some I've researched on my own. I've 'shopped' around out of pocket to see if I found one I liked. None have done anything and I truly mean anything. None have ever said anything of note or helpful. None have had any positive impact. None, to a person, have been insightful. None have even tried.

I've had great success with plumbers, doctors, had some bad mechanics. Dentists have been pretty good. Not a single therapist have provided anything.

Blaming the person seeking help is basically predatory. I've come to all of them out of desperation, at my lowest. And then at a new nadir. And all have just exploited me. They were all happy to take my money week after week. Sometimes a couple of times a week. They were all happy to do so. None ever said, "hey maybe this isn't working out". You should seek out someone else. They took money I barely had. Complained that I was on their sliding scale. They were quick to bring up billing when I decided to call it quits. Once, when I was hospitalized, I had a therapist ask the psych I was seeing about the money I owed her from the session I missed in the hospital. They're ghouls. I've had deeper conversations with people in the queue at the supermarket and received more empathy.

No, gently caress therapists. I've dealt with enough of them to judge their lot accurately.

BrianBoitano posted:

you sound like a lovely Karen

DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:

Nah therapists are all fuckin garbage and once I'm finished my post-grad I'll be the worst of them all

BrianBoitano posted:

lol



Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% positive there are lovely therapists. The problem with your therapy vs. plumbers comparison is that humans are more complex than pipe fittings and you sound like a lovely Karen

Dixville posted:

The what now

LifeSunDeath posted:

One of the ones I fired, he would always be late to start sessions. So one day I got fed up and spent the entire time going off on him and needling him about why his issues were causing him to be habitually late. It was cathartic.

LifeSunDeath posted:

One of the ones I fired, he would always be late to start sessions. So one day I got fed up and spent the entire time going off on him and needling him about why his issues were causing him to be habitually late. It was cathartic.

DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:

The chances of someone being able to hold a professional accountable directly to their face are quite slim so I imagine that was pretty satisfying for sure. Mine is habitually five minutes late, however I know that it's because I'm staggered in the middle of their clients and they don't want to interrupt someone who's processing, so I cut them some slack.

AreWeDrunkYet posted:

This is because they're more likely to be poor, right?

quote:

A recent study suggests that people who walk fast tend to be less happy than those who do at a slower pace.

These people are reported to be more intense and tend to be unhappy with their lives.

The psychology behind this that people who walk fast are perfectionists.

The perception here is that these people want other individuals to have the same pace as them instead of walking slowly.

These fast walkers are usually introverts and have the ability to distinguish personal and work problems from each other.

That being said, these people also find it harder to maintain and develop relationships.

Taking a break is rare for these people, as they only have one thing in mind and that is their life goal.

Doing work quickly and efficiently is how they work at the same time they find it hard to control their emotions.

Unhappiness comes in when things do not go as they wish they would.

The positive side to this is that fast walkers are actually courageous and confident, plus they possess the energy that is hard to match up to.

The Ape of Naples posted:

Lol. "I make money off of this so it's cool and good"

No. This is always the bullshit answer. It's always "your" fault. I've seen over a dozen of therapists over the years. Some for months. Some through hospitals some I've researched on my own. I've 'shopped' around out of pocket to see if I found one I liked. None have done anything and I truly mean anything. None have ever said anything of note or helpful. None have had any positive impact. None, to a person, have been insightful. None have even tried.

I've had great success with plumbers, doctors, had some bad mechanics. Dentists have been pretty good. Not a single therapist have provided anything.

Blaming the person seeking help is basically predatory. I've come to all of them out of desperation, at my lowest. And then at a new nadir. And all have just exploited me. They were all happy to take my money week after week. Sometimes a couple of times a week. They were all happy to do so. None ever said, "hey maybe this isn't working out". You should seek out someone else. They took money I barely had. Complained that I was on their sliding scale. They were quick to bring up billing when I decided to call it quits. Once, when I was hospitalized, I had a therapist ask the psych I was seeing about the money I owed her from the session I missed in the hospital. They're ghouls. I've had deeper conversations with people in the queue at the supermarket and received more empathy.

No, gently caress therapists. I've dealt with enough of them to judge their lot accurately.

Cocaine Bear posted:

You sound like a dick.

Cocaine Bear posted:

You sound like a dick.

Ferrule posted:

Maybe you're just a colossal gently caress up.

Nenonen posted:

Poverty also correlates with bad health and weight problems which seldom allows walking fast. Plenty of well to do people also zoom past others.

But you would have to read the study to tell what it is based on. Quick search leads to this article which refers to a Japanese article which, by Google Translate, doesn't reveal a source of any kind. It's all some horoscope level pseudoscience bullshit.

quote:

We find that pedestrians, train commuters and cyclists are significantly more satisfied than drivers, metro and bus users.

quote:

Those who had an active commute were found to have a higher level of well-being than those who went by car or public transport.

When researchers analysed the wellbeing of a small group who swapped the car or bus for a bike or going on foot, they found they became happier after the switch.

quote:

Our study, involving 1,121 full-time workers who commute daily to work, made several important findings:
-those who commute longer distances tend to have more days off work
-among middle-aged workers, those who walk or cycle performed better in the workplace
-those who commute short distances, walk or cycle to work, are more likely to be happy commuters, which makes them more productive.

DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:

Nah therapists are all fuckin garbage and once I'm finished my post-grad I'll be the worst of them all

Pick posted:

Elviscat posted:

With a name like "DJ Fuckboy Supreme" I shudder to contemplate your therapy clientele.

The Maestro posted:

Thank you all, the Funny Pictures thread needed a derail about therapy and therapists.

EasilyConfused posted:

PYF blanket statement about a group of people.

Solice Kirsk posted:

I don't care what anyone else says, every single Irish person knows the secret entrance to the Fae Kingdom and they keep it to themselves to the detriment of humanity.

Woebin posted:

Therapy isn't right for everyone, and even when it is right there can be a huge difference between different therapists and types of therapy. But for some people therapy can be a literal lifesaver, so maybe don't go shouting from the rooftops that all therapy is a scan or whatever.

Hope y'all find whatever helps for you, and sorry you've had bad experiences so far.

The Ape of Naples posted:

Agreed. But also don't present therapy as always being right. I generally think they're dubious. But for most people who need a tune up they're fine. But the overall presentation seems and they have others accept is that they're good and if it fails it's on you. And if not you should have picked a better therapist. And to put that on a person who is in desperate need is viciously callous. Some people have different needs. Some people don't need much. Maybe they didn't even need a therapist. But there are people who are genuinely desperate. And the general opinion is 'gently caress you, nut'. And therapist never seem to want to help you through that. If a doctor couldn't help me I'd hope they'd at least figure out why. I was never looking for a fix. I get mental health. But they literally never said anything of note.

I'd post a funny pic but can never seem get it to work.
Here's a dick pic:
8-D~~
Sorry for the premature ejaculation.

Solice Kirsk posted:

I don't care what anyone else says, every single Irish person knows the secret entrance to the Fae Kingdom and they keep it to themselves to the detriment of humanity.

The Mighty Moltres posted:

I totally understand what you're saying. You say it very aggressively, but I get it.
Oftentimes therapists say stuff you already know.
It's like dude, shut up and listen for a second, or tell me something I DON'T know!
But they are simply doing a job, just as anyone else is, and they're ultimately in it for the paycheque.
That doesn't mean they are worthless!
However, like many things in life, things are not binary. Just because other people have had success with therapy, you may not.
There are other ways to cope, some good like meditation, some bad like drugs.
And of course there is the option of no choice!
It's all up to you in the end.

LifeSunDeath posted:

>PYF Funny Pictures: After Dark

EasilyConfused posted:

PYF blanket statement about a group of people.

The Ape of Naples posted:

I am a bit aggressive. I've spent hours and literally tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket trying to seek help and received nothing in return. Not 'nothing of worth' I'm not imply they tried and I felt failed I'm saying no one has even tried. I'm sorry I'm angry. I know it's rude. I'll die soon because I have no other choice. I'm just angry that people say "go to therapy!" "find a better therapist!" and then "well you didn't try!"

I've wasted so much on people who did gently caress all. And I get I'm the bad guy. But I've been let down by the people who have routinely taken my money to help. I dunno. gently caress it. I'm just angry. I tried. I wasted thousands of dollars and seen a dozen or more therapists and psychs and people just will be like "what an rear end in a top hat" I honestly tried. I did what I could I asked for help. And every professional failed me. But it's my fault. I wasn't in the best space to bootstrap. So I'm angry. Sorry.

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