Tag Archives: therapy

What I Learned in Therapy Today

Posted on May 15, 2008 by Neil

I’m emotionally dependent on my mother. I’m emotionally dependent on Sophia. I’m emotionally dependent on my friends. I’m emotionally dependent on women. I’m emotionally dependent on my therapist. I’m emotionally dependent on sex. I’m emotionally dependent on writing. I’m emotionally … Continue reading →

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Therapy is Making Me into a Humorless Twit

Posted on March 26, 2008 by Neil

I have to keep the eye on the prize, which is to express myself honestly and openly on my blog, have fun, and not take it too seriously.   I need to be grateful for all the cool people who stop … Continue reading →

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I Missed My Therapy Session

Posted on March 24, 2008 by Neil

Last Tuesday, my writing partner, Ron, and I were working effectively on our film story — and I was staying at his place — so I cancelled my therapy appointment for that day.  It was the first time I had … Continue reading →

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Therapy 03/04/08

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Neil

I just came out of therapy. This is how it went with my therapist, Brenda. Therapist: Hi, Neil. Neil: Hello, Brenda. Therapist: How are you doing? Neil: I want to show you something on the computer. My blog post today. … Continue reading →

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Say Hello to Brenda, My Therapist

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Neil

Hi, Brenda.   If it is Tuesday afternoon, this means that we are just sitting down at your computer and looking at my blog together for the first time.   This was the idea, right?  That you, as my therapist, might better … Continue reading →

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Rambling Post to Scare Off New Readers

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Neil

Sophia had a little “discussion” with me this morning about my constant pooh-poohing of advertising, calling it immature.  “We could always use another hundred dollars to help pay for something like our over-priced health insurance.  It’s not like we’re wealthy … Continue reading →

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Next Week in Therapy

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Neil

  I’m sitting across from Brenda, my therapist.  Therapist:  So, how did you feel about i? Neil:  I was a little upset at her. Therapist:  So what did you do? Neil:  I withdrew.  I went into my room and wrote.  … Continue reading →

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Man vs. Boy

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Neil

Later today, I’ll be walking into therapy with my head held high.   Yesterday, I took an important step towards being assertive.   I spoke up for myself.  I stood my ground, despite the aggressiveness of my opponent. It all started when … Continue reading →

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More on the Last Post

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Neil

  Therapy was very emotional this week.  I didn’t cry, but I almost did. We weren’t even talking about anything significant.  I was explaining to her about some writing project.  I was having some trouble with the plot. It was … Continue reading →

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My Wife is a Midget

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Neil

Today’s blog post was nixed by Sophia. She thought it was too personal. I’m respectful of that. She is absolutely amazing. She “allows” me to write pretty much anything I want. Of course, being a tinge passive-aggressive, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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