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Thanks to everyone who read and responded. To clarify, I filed on 3/20. We had gone through two therapy sessions (re this issue) and the second session on 3/19 was basically my wife denying, minimizi…

Terrified of having a MRI and need help — Hi everyone, About a month ago I (27f) had a routine appointment with my neurosurgeon for a hydrocephalus check up, and they ordered an MRI (since I haven’t had a brain mri since 2004 and apparently …

Terrified of having mri and need support — Terrified of having a MRI and need help Hi everyone, About a month ago I (27f) had a routine appointment with my neurosurgeon for a hydrocephalus check up, and they ordered an MRI (since I haven’t h…

I am a 40yo male with a partner who experienced emotional neglect. How can I be a better support person for her without sacrificing my own mental health? We have been together 5 years and we still br…

Being an over-thinker and not being able to let things go easily has fucked my mental, summer day and joy since Thursday. Last night I baked 2 batches of scones for my boyfriend’s farewell morning t…

Aquarius rising, with Saturn in Pisces at 23°, ruling both my 1st and 12th houses. Saturn aspects include trine Pluto, square Mercury (retrograde), and sextile Neptune. **Early Life & Development**…

I feel a kindred spirit here! I stopped all contact with my mother in my 40s when she pulled the same crap. I had MAJOR surgery a few years ago. My mom ASKED to take me and be my support person. All g…

You are not a disappointment. You are a young person trying to survive in a house where love feels conditional, and that can make even truth feel like a crime. But your existence is not the mistake he…

i don’t think it’s super advisable to go through chemo/surgery without a support person

My mother told me a few times, "you take good care of me". I remember being slightly confused by this as a kid and a little uncomfortable. But I didn't spend much time thinking about it until I was ol…

You need to get away from this girl as quickly and as safely as possible. Have you ever recorded her acting that way? Has anyone else ever witnessed her behavior? Please tell me you saved the unhinged…

I was a teenager, possibly younger, when I first heard of speed dating. I remember thinking that it looked fun and put it on a “things I have to try when I grow up” list. I ended up marrying my high s…

There's no way this is appropriate behavior for a married spouse. I know my husband wouldn't be keen with it. If my friend needed a support person, I'd ask if me and hubby could come, but I'd never go…

A hundred percent. I did therapy this morning. I was really too exhausted to even go there as had been awake since 3am ruminating and having intrusive thoughts. I went for lunch then a session with th…

It will bring trauma to the surface so you can feel it and work through it, but it is definitely intense when it does. It’s a good tool to work through heavy stuff but would suggest having a support p…

I totally support that. Anything that means anything comes from the Source...what I learn directly. But this is more for navigating. I have a large variety of studies in my background & had wonderful …

Deep breaths! The nurses & staff will answer any questions on the pre screening. Write them down, even see if you can do an in-person screening so you get the layout of the hospital; parking, pee spot…

A partner can't take the place of therapy and putting you in the role of her sole friend, support person and therapist will just lead to resentment on both sides. You can't possibly live up to all of …

You need to talk to your therapist about this. Be honest about how much these fears impact you, don’t downplay it. Completely understandable you feel this way, and use this great therapeutic bond you …

Yes, she's more of a peer support person, which I like. I've seen videos from licensed professionals, and sometimes I find them too highbrow. It doesn't seem like they lived the actual experience. A…