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That's a great plan on w9rking with your psychologist - talking about NOW stuff, when it comes up

Just dropping in to say "hi" @utopia,

that at was really brave of you to finish up with your psychologist. How are you feeling now?

I have had many good mini-breakthroughs this year and they all occurred without the help of a psychologist. That is where I am at. But if I thought that I needed to see someone, then I would definitely go running straight back!

In fact, I have not seen a therapist for more than 4 yeas now. Time has gone so quickly. I just check in with my G.P if I want to talk about anything.

Hi @Sahara. It hasn't been long enough without a psychologist , for me to really feel anything yet.

It was the right decision though. After 2 and a half years , we were going nowhere.

Good to hear you have "aha" moments this year. They are great when you get them. Can really empower you.

• I second @Sahara's experience. Most of my insight and ah-ha moments happened aways from psychologists and psychiatrists. Most came from people doing family therapy. Which was rare and only a few times per year.
• Just sending supportive vibes. @utopia
• I had a friendly receptionist talking to me and wondering why I went to the psychologist in her office (nicely) but it was just having the structure of visiting regularly someone who knew I was alive ... they did not have to care that much to a be a bit of help.

hugssss @utopia

Hello @Appleblossom, @Sahara, @Zoe7

@Appleblossom. Yes I always had my "aha" moments with my psychologist. Just havent had one for a long time.In the new year I might look for a new psychologist. But amazingly, I'm feeling alright at the moment.

Maybe that is why you were more respectful about the profession. @utopia I was getting pretty grumpy with the lack of interesting or relevant tips or basic moral support for me in my struggles, but the money was going into the bank accounts, whether it was from my account or the govt, did not matter, it added up over the years. I was feeling very short changed when I joined the forum.

I am learning to raise my expectations of others and lowering the pressure on me.

Glad to hear you are raising your expectations @Appleblossom. Only be doing so, will we hold others accountable as well.

I have had 3 great psychologists in a row, including my last one. We worked well initially. I don't know if it's me, but we just haven't been clicking for a long time now. And I'm no longer getting anything at all from the sessions. It's a long way to go to get nothing.

Thanks @utopia

At first I was far too desperate to have expectations. However I also had substantial studies in relevant areas.

Maybe it is part of accountability that the industry needs. It is not that regulated and often we dont know what happens behind closed doors.

Trusting your own instinct is also a good strategy.

Hi @utopia wasn't sure where to post this, but believe you may have been spotted taking a selfie...

https://youtu.be/WEFdjqt9nOA