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Posted 9/24/2013 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hello!

I'm just wondering... who to talk to, I do see a counsellor, to talk about things, but for some reason I still seem to feel like I need to talk more. I'm not sure if this is usual. If the act of talking about myself has become an addiction of some sort. I seem to crave psychological contact, especially when I am on my own, in the evenings, but more often at the weekend, if I don't have something planned.

It does strike me that I am lonely, yet I know and have done for years, that there are gyms, things like that, or book clubs, anything really to join.

 

Posted 9/24/2013 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
It seems a lot of things cost money, sometimes I think it would be easier if I had a life coach :)
Posted 9/24/2013 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
HI HappyBean,

I think counseling is the best place to start. I would talk to your doctor or call mental health and find out where to start. I hope it works for you. It always has for me.

Keep posting, it really helps...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/24/2013 8:58 PM (GMT 0)
Edited....

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 10/9/2013 3:21:04 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2013 9:05 PM (GMT 0)

Edited by oneself, due to having put in too much information, best wishes all, sorry if the thread does not make sense. At the time I was looking for someone to talk to...and I was able to let off steam abit here....

Colleagues on the forum have been very supportive....Thank you!

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 10/9/2013 3:23:23 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2013 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
edited! Thank you!

 

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 10/9/2013 3:29:12 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/24/2013 11:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Carl! Really made me smile, reference talking in code...yes, sometimes! :) Thank you.

Yes, I really think relationships with people are important, I'm really pleased you have people you can share with.

I have a great family :) and some awesome friends. I definitely reckon probability and statistics could be a good learning curve for me.

Yes, there are some cool people in class :)

Do you think it's difficult to lead a double life? No one knows that I see a counsellor, (actually I told a person about 6 months or something ago)

More obsessed with anyone actually finding out, than about anything I am actually worried about...:o ...I wonder if there is a 'smooth' phase...where things go 'smoothly', and I don't stuff things up for myself....

Hope you have a good evening :) I'm sooo tired, early start AM....HappyBean!

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 9/24/2013 5:08:19 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/25/2013 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
Why are you worried about somebody finding out you are seeing a counselor. It doesn't make you crazy and it isn't anything to be embarrassed about. Though it isn't anybody's business either. Just don't feel ashamed. Everybody needs a little help at some time or another. I went yesterday and it was awesome... I felt so much better afterwards. I hope that you do too.

Hang in there. Keep posting because it does help...

Take care HappyBean...

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 9/25/2013 10:51 AM (GMT 0)
Happy Bean,

People can only see in you what you want them to see!

I would speak to the Doc or the counselor about feeling the need for professional help over the weekend or when alone. Could just be some transference gong on there; that can be easily taken care of.

Carl gave you some sage advice. He usually does. Yes, do keep posting
we are here ready to support and listen best we can.

Peace
Trina
Posted 9/25/2013 4:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all, thank you for your support.

I don't think that anyone should feel guilty for seeing a counsellor. I'm sorry if It came across the wrong way.

I maybe need to investigate my thoughts on this, with someone, so I will reason it a bit more.

It's helped me actually so far with my general reasoning of some situations.

getting by, thank you. Thank you BnotAfraid. I do have quite a few appointments coming up, one with the doctor next week, as they contacted me to make an appointment, and one with my counsellor, and a different one the next week. Thinking though, this might help narrow down if/what any issues are to properly focus on those most important, and maybe forget about the rest. 

Keep Moving Forward, thank you :)

I'm sorry I asked such a question about 'leading a double life' I should really have said that sometimes I feel that it's difficult personally, because I'm not sharing some things with close family members so I feel that I'm being evasive, 'hiding', not telling the truth, because I don't know how to comfortably assert myself in accounting for me not being available certain times of the week.  I don't want them to know that I'm seeking help which they might not support or might want to know why, (which then would make me feel uncomfortable).

It's true, I do not need 'that' kind of drama either, it would seriously unsettle me, and I don't like feeling unsettled, which is why I worry about certain people finding out where I am at.

Hope you are well!!! Best Wishes to everyone :D Thank you.

 

Post Edited (HappyBean) : 9/25/2013 2:24:15 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/25/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
This definitely borders on TMI :) ((jokes))
Posted 9/25/2013 8:57 PM (GMT 0)
On a positive note, I have some holiday coming up, which is a good point, isn't it?

Thinking of changing my living space around a bit, and buying something I've needed for a long time....

I don't have 'that' much money, but I do think for me it's going to be worth investing in something for my living space which will definitely have me feeling more rested in the evenings...going to maybe change the pictures around at home abit.

What is the saying...'A change is as good as a rest' not sure that 'really' applies to this, though I mean when I look outside of the box (technic Computer, TV etc), the home space is not nearly as comfortable as it could be, all impacts on actual comfortable feelings I reckon, or postive inspiration
Posted 9/26/2013 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
 

Hi C,

I will have to get myself some magic elves! :)

I shall try myself to 'elve' it up a bit at home, then whatever the magic elves sort out for me whilst asleep :)

HappyBean

Posted 9/26/2013 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
LOL... Magic elves, where can I buy some???

Hugs...
Posted 9/26/2013 5:32 PM (GMT 0)
Carl, just checking, are you my bf?
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