COMMUNITY Men's Health Thread... Absolutely NO TROLLING

[mryounggun]

I been WFH since 2015. I kinda miss being in the office, every now and then. Pretty rarely though. Cuz fuck that.

 

[AP2.5]

if you dont mind me asking how do they say that journaling is supposed to help.

Just getting it outside of your head and onto paper so you can read it back? Genuinely curious

Pretty much

Documents the losses and the wins, even if they are small

It's to chronicle your journey. Look back and see how you view things in the present vs when you look back on the past

Have you grown in certain areas? Completed goals you've set for yourself? Or just fallen off the wagon completely.

What I like about the mind journal is it will have range of feelings/emotions you can check off before you begin a new section. That really comes in handy when you're trying to gauge if you've gotten over a feeling from last month or are you still there, etc

 

[DOS_patos]

I need to start journaling more. My therapist keeps plugging this for me to do

This not a sponsored plug but I bought the men's mind journal and when I have used it, it has helped, I just have to be more consistent.

2022 was not a good year for me mentally for a myriad of reasons. Some of it spilled over into this year and I've been trying to manage it as best as I can.

Mine said the same.

 

[Dwayne]

the folks that post in here get shit for posting in other threads but the people we debate with don’t be in here

Just saying

 

[DOS_patos]

I mean we should keep it serious.

 

[Swabbie]

Rain and Hell post in here. Sneak don't, though.

 

[SeaSnake]

the folks that post in here get shit for posting in other threads but the people we debate with don’t be in here

Just saying

Lol I be in here wym

 

[SeaSnake]

Not the thread for it. But debates don’t mean beef you guys. We just have different opinions on popular subjects.

 

[Inori]

I mean we should keep it serious.

When has it not been serious.

Sure I might bump this joint every time I see some shit I personally think is ridiculous poppin off in another thread but this joint overall has been in earnest

 

[Inori]

To bring it back on track tho.

Those of yall that actively attend a therapist. did it take long to find one that worked for you?

I feel like it's an important conversation to have and hopefully we can have a serious one

 

[DOS_patos]

To bring it back on track tho.

Those of yall that actively attend a therapist. did it take long to find one that worked for you?

I feel like it's an important conversation to have and hopefully we can have a serious one

Yep, took quite a few tries.
Everyone personality does match and not everyone was helpful or empathetic.

 

[DOS_patos]

I also think what’s said in here should stay here. Can’t be bring this type stuff up just because a debate doesn’t go your way.

 

[Inori]

Yep, took quite a few tries.
Everyone personality does match and not everyone was helpful or empathetic.

if you dont mind me asking.. how did you know the one you rock with was the right fit?

I also think what’s said in here should stay here. Can’t be bring this type stuff up just because a debate doesn’t go your way.

I agree 1000%

 

[Chi-Town B]

I can't fuck with therapists, talking about my feelings to a stranger is something I can't do.

 

[BlackRain]

To bring it back on track tho.

Those of yall that actively attend a therapist. did it take long to find one that worked for you?

I feel like it's an important conversation to have and hopefully we can have a serious one

Trial and error with a couple. It helps that I know a couple personally so they helped me navigate that part and know what to look for.

 

[Inori]

I can't fuck with therapists, talking about my feelings to a stranger is something I can't do.

ive considered it but havent worked up the nerve yet honestly

 

[BlackRain]

ive considered it but havent worked up the nerve yet honestly

It's humbling tbh. Therapist go on the list of people you should never lie to like your doctor and your attorney. They can't truly give you the tools to help yourself if you're not being honest. And some of that honesty and self reflection can be jarring.

 

[DOS_patos]

if you dont mind me asking.. how did you know the one you rock with was the right fit?


I agree 1000%

she listened in an empathic way, and helped me see my mistakes in what’s holding me from reaching my full potential. And wanted to come up with a game plan for accountability as far as not dealing with things in my past, understand what I’m running from and running to.

And while she uses a lot of analogies and comparisons…..she also gave me many things to think about and research.

May not sound like a lot but the shit helped me tremendously.

 

[DOS_patos]

ive considered it but havent worked up the nerve yet honestly

Why not? Everything is confidential. Differing perspectives can help you grow and get passed things.

You may need to try a few times to find the right one, but once you do…….things can become a lot easier.

 

[BountyHunterRo]

My twin sister is a therapist. She makes a pretty good living, but deals with a lot of fucked up people.