Posted by bridgey1128 on December 6, 2004, at 8:33:21
In reply to Re: Heads up » redscarlet, posted by rainy on December 6, 2004, at 5:34:17
I find smiling very theraputic but I think I understand what you mean though. A fake, forced smile is hard. When you feel crappy those aren't fun. I had never heard of Mitzvah therapy. Well, let me put it this way, I didn't realize that was a kind of professional or non? therapy. That is a very GOOD therapy. As a Christian, I am called to do those kinds of things anyway. Maybe it's a built in kind of therapy. :P I think most people, regardless of our religion, are naturally selfish creatures. And so when we let go and do for other people, without any kind of thought for ourselves or want in something in return, it feels really good. And it should. I guess one of the reasons that I have not felt the need to have talk therapy is because I have always felt so comfortable around my church family. I am not trying to get into a religious discussion by any stretch, but I am saying that when you have a supportive structure, whether it be friends or family or a church or social group, sometimes there is no need for a cold professional. Well, not to say they are all cold. I am sure that many are very supportive and warm. And many people would prefer to talk to someone one on one in an office environment where they feel like their "secrets" will not be exposed and they feel secure or whatever the reason is that they would rather speak to a professional. THere is nothing wrong with that. THere are good ones and bad ones in every field. As for medication, Topomax is the only thing I have ever tried that has ever worked long term. Everything else has either just stopped working, didn't work at all, made me nuts, or had weird off the wall side effects. Even with Topomax I sometimes wonder if it's working. It doesn't work with PMS. I think I have breakthrough mania during that time of the month and breakthrough witchiness. Hmm maybe that will come in handy for my audtion. I am auditioning for The Witch! hehe Well, anyway, I am off to the shower! Have a wonderful but chilly or warm, day! Depending on where you are. :)
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