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I Went To a Therapist Once

I went to a therapist once. She was lovely. Talked about herself for an hour. I could not have gotten a word in if I had tried. I did not need to. She asked when I would be back. I said “I’m not coming back”. It was the only thing I said during my hour of listening.

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/8/2019 12:52:00 PM

Ha, ha! Not what I expected ---This s even better! Great one, Caren. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/9/2019 2:52:00 AM

Thank you GW. It is a TRUE story.

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 12/8/2019 9:42:00 AM

I've never had to pay for the services of any therapist because I am my own best listener. I am very skeptical of most that passes for psychiatry. It seems to work best with psychiatrists who charge exorbitant fees! Another good one, Caren. / M

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/9/2019 2:52:00 AM

I have to tell you, I decided I did not need to go back....

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/7/2019 2:40:00 PM

Ditto! and Ditto again. We went to a therapist when we were hijacked and we walked out as he sat and listened , where his mind was I don't know but he said "Do either of you fantasize?" Love and hugs, Jenny.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/8/2019 2:05:00 AM

I am a therapist, and I have to tell you, I thought we were supposed to listen, not yak. Smirk.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/7/2019 10:58:00 AM

Therapists keep their mouths shut and yours going. I would call her a "lemon" of a therapist and you should have charged her for "your"services. Not all therapists are good. She should not be held as the gold standard. She is the exception, not the rule. Panagiota...,

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/8/2019 2:06:00 AM

My girlfriend went to one who held a dog the entire time. My girlfriend is terrified and allergic to dogs. Another dud.