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Added 2021-10-20 18:57:12 +0000 UTCCome hangout as I answer your monthly questions! We have 37 this month, so we will be here for at least 3 hours. Feel free to pop in and out as you are able!! xoxo
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Ray Wood
2021-10-22 14:38:03 +0000 UTCKatie K, you are superfast today!
Christoph S.
2021-10-20 21:04:50 +0000 UTCQ1. 14.50 - My partner is considering transcranial magnetic stimulation, or possibly ketamine treatment. Have you had chronically depressed patients try these new therapies and have you seen it actually work in someone that hasn’t been helped much by anything else? Q2. 21.56 - I am the one with pregnancy loss. My question is how do I overcome panicking when my partner does certain things during intimate times. Q3. 25.13 - I've been feeling lately that I'm touch deprived. I keep feeling like I just want a long hug from someone I trust, or someone to scratch my back, cuddle, etc. I get so much reassurance from touch, and I'm not even talking about sex. Touch is a veritable reset button for me that melts stress away. I want to date, but I have a lot of anxiety surrounding dating. I want to find someone, but I self sabotage, doubt myself, and after at MOST two dates, it inevitably fizzles out when my anxiety takes control. I suppose my question is how do I meet my need for physical touch in a meaningful way? Do I need to rely on others for that or can I self soothe somehow? Q4. 31.30 - Can attachment issues stem from later traumas? I’m an adult now and have avoidant attachment and almost never form close relationships. Can this be a result of childhood trauma even though my earliest years were OK? Q5. 38.54 - I don’t understand why people tell their therapist when they’re planning on committing suicide. Isn’t it like planning someone’s murder? Why would you tell your therapist of all people? Q6. 44.39 - Even writing this question I am overthinking it because what if it doesn’t sound perfect. I feel if I am not productive by the end of the day I tend to hate myself for not meeting all of my tasks. Furthermore, my insomnia and anxiety goes through the roof. I’m not sure how to change or if it is not healthy or not healthy support, please? Q7. 56.09 - Over the last few years I have been trying to figure out my sexuality and right now feel I would identify as gay/lesbian. I guess my question is, how can I prepare for this, but also be okay with the outcome, even when it could mean losing so many people close to me? Q8. 1.08.33 - I am struggling with flashbacks. I’ve had them for years, for the most part I’ve dealt and got by well enough...but, now it’s like things have been turned up, the intensity brings me to my knees. I am struggling not to self harm. Q9. 1.10.09 - What’s the difference between DBT and CBT? Are they both used, and or good for the treatment of PTSD, Anxiety, Grief, and or past Traumas? Q10. 1.15.35 - I'm from New Jersey but have lived in Santiago, Chile for the last 11 years. My whole situation with Thanksgiving has brought up memories of past conflicts with my brothers and sisters in law, and now I don't know where I want to live or what I want to do. I'm in therapy and journaling. What other advice do you have to help deal with this situation? Q11. 1.27.07 - I have a history of severe longterm sexual abuse by my father. I am not sure how to manage the emotions and the memories this brings up that I already felt like I had dealt with. Q12. 1.30.05 - My question is what about dealing with the negative bonds formed with the abuser or abusers? Q13. 1.36.30 - Hey Kati, just a note to say I feel like I’m drowning a bit. I’m feeling some overwhelm. Just getting this out, but would love any insight you have. Q14. 1.41.22 - Are there different types of Checking our facts and what could help with thinking /feeling - if I am part of my problems that may not be resolved or go away 100%. Q15. 1.48.20 - I recently saw some photos of myself in a show during the time in my life when I was in, what I consider, the best physical shape of my life. How can I stop beating myself up for where I am and is there a way to continue to work out and do what I need to do to stay in shape for my job while also learning to accept the body I’m in now? This feels like the hardest thing for me to talk about and every time I think I’m going to bring it up to my therapist, I chicken out. Q16. 1.54.15 - I had an appointment with GI and essentially they said at this point in time going to ACUTE would likely cause complete intestinal failure that likely wouldn’t be reversible. My GI system needs time to rest by being on TPN and hopefully not having to digest anything for an extended period of time will allow it time to heal. Any insight for adding other modalities but still keeping my shit together? Do I just need to stay really open with everyone since they don’t know me and my limits or my story or anything and trust they know what they’re doing?!
Katie K
2021-10-20 21:01:17 +0000 UTCIt kicked me out and won’t let me back in 😒
Bethanie Pullen
2021-10-20 20:20:14 +0000 UTC
