Past Definition
Jan17
Random comic that popped out of my head… About a not so random topic. Let’s keep working on releasing the bits of our past that hold us back, from the future that we want to be a part of.
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Archive for psychologist-penny
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Critical Hello
Mar02
One common reaction I get when I talk of my inner critic is always to ignore it, or to get rid of it. The thing is, the inner critic is actually an important part of our mind. It has many[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Voices in the Dark
Feb17
on February 17, 2020
at 7:16 pm
Chapter: Therapy Truths
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
One interesting thing about therapy is that most of the time, the answers come from ourselves. This highlights how much therapists can only guide us, and provide one size fits all quick fix solutions that will heal mental health problems. Also. Often,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Belief Issues
Jan27
on January 27, 2020
at 5:24 pm
Chapter: Therapy Truths
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
No matter what is said or done in therapy, sometimes we just can’t. And we need to know that it’s okay. The challenge we’re facing is not one that’s easy, no matter what our brains tell us. It’s not even[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Willing To Enjoy
Aug07
on August 7, 2018
at 3:47 pm
Chapter: Psyching Up Again
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
I’ve been struggling along these few days with a few crises last week. At least they’re crises to me in my current condition. So it’s back to basics – I’ve got to learn to enjoy again. It’s not natural to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Next Step
Jun27
on June 27, 2018
at 4:06 pm
Chapter: Psyching Up Again
Characters: Depressed Dave, Psychologist Penny
For patients with mental illness, structure and routine is very important. I find it super helpful when a therapist lays out what the plan is, even if it’s just for a few weeks ahead. This gives me something useful to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
New Normal
Jun26
Back to the therapy room! Sometimes we wonder why we need to fill things in, or do check ins and mood surveys. The reason is because we need facts and numbers even in the midst of subjective moods and feelings.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Session’s Feelings
May07
Sometimes in therapy, it seems like nothing concrete has been done after an hour of talking. And to some people that’s a pure waste of time. The problem with depression is that the stuff in the head isn’t being settled[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Defence Buildup
May02
There’re many reasons why our childhood and past are often looked into when we go into therapy. What Penny explains is the explanation that makes the most sense to me. Our past forms our present, and largely dictates how we[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Back and Forth
May01
Rule one of engagement – if you’re not sure, ask. Rule two of engagement – don’t always expect a direct answer.