tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post6331846683384044930..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Shrink rapnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-76286487537282998532008-10-24T13:22:00.000+01:002008-10-24T13:22:00.000+01:00FG - Your blog suggests nothing of the kind. It sa...FG - Your blog suggests nothing of the kind. It says to me that you're a very thoughtful and perceptive person who analyses your experience and behaviour much more carefully than most people do, which means the conclusions are always illuminating and well worth reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-47009702152638283872008-10-24T11:51:00.000+01:002008-10-24T11:51:00.000+01:00That's ok, Nick. I've been told before that my sa...That's ok, Nick. I've been told before that my sarcasm is often poorly delivered. And what regular reader of my blog would be surprised if I cited a need for therapy?Fate's Granddaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191929279542707748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-20435735267340273712008-10-23T21:30:00.000+01:002008-10-23T21:30:00.000+01:00FG, sorry about that. I wasn't quite sure about yo...FG, sorry about that. I wasn't quite sure about your comment, it was slightly ambiguous! I thought you might be assuming I had personal experience of some therapists and could recommend someone. I certainly didn't think you were referring to Dr M or that there was any self-loathing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-74438537038237219602008-10-23T17:14:00.000+01:002008-10-23T17:14:00.000+01:00After reading your 'PS' I am afraid you think I ha...After reading your 'PS' I am afraid you think I had taken you seriously. And even more concerned that you would think I would be drawn to a therapist like the one you described (I must really come off as self-loathing)!Fate's Granddaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191929279542707748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-19156545690039746312008-10-23T09:34:00.000+01:002008-10-23T09:34:00.000+01:00Baino - I'm quite happy to air my emotions in fron...Baino - I'm quite happy to air my emotions in front of a total stranger, probably more so than to someone familiar whose sensitivities I'm more aware of. Good to know you're not fazed by my plentiful failings!<BR/><BR/>GayƩ - Goodness, your hang-ups are as prolific as mine! Good point about therapists' mental health. Hulla would know the answer to that one. I think there's only limited monitoring by professional associations and in practice shrinks could be pretty bonkers and get away with it.<BR/><BR/>Hulla - Erotic transference eh? But I'm a happily married man, there's no way I would cast more than an accidental glance at Dr Melissa's tantalising miniskirt. Googling Daniel Craig at 4am? Aren't your clients eye-candy enough?<BR/><BR/>Quicky - What should you do? Air all your most intimate personal problems of course, and we'll sort them all out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-19356363957159314492008-10-23T04:10:00.000+01:002008-10-23T04:10:00.000+01:00I have a blog because I can't afford therapy (or a...I have a blog because I can't afford therapy (or am too cheap) - what should I do?Paddy in BA (Quickroute)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12748161252400814925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-41002087000180307962008-10-23T03:49:00.000+01:002008-10-23T03:49:00.000+01:00Nick, what's missing is erotic transference. Dr Ma...Nick, what's missing is erotic transference. Dr Malone would listen to you banging on about 'banging' for hours, much more intrigued by your bedroom shenanigans than by the offer of Springsteen tickets. I bet you didn't even begin to mention Voluptua. Silly boy! <BR/><BR/>Therapists are human too, even though they can also be mad as houses. Case in point, here I am googling for images of Daniel Craig at 4am, ignoring my sensible voice which is telling me to go back to bed lol. And I can't do that right now cos my runny nose won't let me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-62283550389529968142008-10-22T22:22:00.000+01:002008-10-22T22:22:00.000+01:00what a wonderful combination you got there going f...what a wonderful combination you got there going for you! I am very jealous. <BR/>Unfortunately <BR/>mine aren't very exciting; ADD, OCD, bipolar disorder, depression, stress, a couple of phobias and anxiety attacks. Oh and paranoia. <BR/>What happens if a therapist is suffering from some form of mental illness? Is there any monitoring process for the mental health of psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors and therapists?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-42768280106848026582008-10-22T21:31:00.000+01:002008-10-22T21:31:00.000+01:00Never had therapy myself . . .I was offered grief ...Never had therapy myself . . .I was offered grief counselling once but couln't bring myself to air my emotions in front of a total stranger. Seems to be very popular in America though. And frankly Nick, I don't think there's anything wrong with being introverted, effeminate, anxious, sex-obsessed, cynical or unadventurous and . . .I'm also afraid of the dark. Have to have a light on somewhere!Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-81314499307953742192008-10-22T18:44:00.000+01:002008-10-22T18:44:00.000+01:00Grannymar - Well, the JPYT school seems to have do...Grannymar - Well, the JPYT school seems to have done you good, you seem to be a very well-adjusted soul!<BR/><BR/>www - That combination's probably the right one. There are things we can sort out on our own with a bit of reflection and common sense but some things are so tangled they need some outside help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-60889562057187781162008-10-22T18:26:00.000+01:002008-10-22T18:26:00.000+01:00I've had a combo, Nick, of outside therapy and sel...I've had a combo, Nick, of outside therapy and self encouragement and analysis.<BR/>Not of the Dr. M. school, unfortunately, cheap at the price of a few tickets but probably I'd be in far worse shape coming out than I went in!!!!<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-2906427496126424472008-10-22T18:01:00.000+01:002008-10-22T18:01:00.000+01:00I went to the "Just pull yourself together" school...I went to the "Just pull yourself together" school!<BR/><BR/>Is it any wonder I turned like as I am?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-60775373496160719292008-10-22T17:15:00.000+01:002008-10-22T17:15:00.000+01:00FG - Melissa's diary is completely full for the ne...FG - Melissa's diary is completely full for the next 3 years. Shameless bribery is the only way to get a foot in the door. Actually, I've never had any therapy in Belfast (though I had some in London). Therapy doesn't seem very fashionable here, most people seem to be from the "Just pull yourself together" faction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-16122115756771776462008-10-22T15:16:00.000+01:002008-10-22T15:16:00.000+01:00I have been pondering therapy lately - perhaps you...I have been pondering therapy lately - perhaps you could get me a referral? After all, anything in Malone has to be good, right?Fate's Granddaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02191929279542707748noreply@blogger.com