IrresistibleB1tch said:

You prefer consistency. you're not spontaneous, and change upsets you. this comes from your childhood, and we'll work on your accepting things as they happen. Please lay down on the divan, and we can begin.

purplerein said:

as a matter of fact, i've been told that about being adverse to change. i am working on accepting things the way they are, though. and i appreciate your help with this.

wait... wasn't that a different divan last week?!

What are some good ways we can continue to remind ourselves of our self worth?

applekisses said:

We begin with childhood and figure out where the low self esteem began.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

i had to send it out for cleaning. It had become stained.

purplerein said:

sowwy...

Why can't we seperate people from their avatars?

For instance, I can't help but think of you as a bit nutty because of Prince's expression in yours!

NDRU said:

we often associate images with the people attached to them. People associate Felipe Patite with the world trade center, because he crossed it by high wire back in the 70's.

we have to learn to see the whole person, not just a crossed guitar avatar. I want to reassure that your feelings are normal, and by eliminating masturbation, you'll feel much better soon.

purplerein said:

The "X" of my guitars made you think of masturbation!

That, and my chronic masturbation...how'd you know?

NDRU said:

your avatar reminded me of a patient i saw just this morning and how her legs were crossed...damn, I ask the questions, not you. tell me about your childhood.

Doctor purplerein, if a new day is born every time the sun rises, who cuts the umbilical cord?

XxAxX said:

your question indicates to me, in my profession opinion, that you wish to return to the womb, where it's safe warm and dark, and you need do nothing else but sleep and eat. You're fixated with cutting, and that's troubling. so many teens
feel that cutting is the only way they can ease the pain of puberty.

more directly to your question however, God created all things, and God is the umbilical cutter.

purplerein said:

well, actually, my worry was that if the umbilical cord continues to remain uncut, it will wind around and around and around the earth eventually trapping us all

purplerein said:

let's see, I wasn't breast fed...daddy never said he loved me...let's start with that

NDRU said:

it's not unusual for a dad not to breastfeed the baby. usually, the mom does that.
how did dad not telling you he loved you make you feel..have you ever told him?

NDRU said:

i'm no doctor but even *i* can see what's up here... your daddy shouldn't have breast fed you anyway. count yourself lucky.
[Edited 10/23/06 11:42am]

purplerein said:

That certainly can yeild valuable information towards one's personal growth, yes. It's also quite a bit of work! So, for the less ambitious, may I offer the following suggestion?

Another, simpler, way to daily remind ourselves of our own worth is to look outwardly, and make a conscious effort at reminding everyone we encounter of their worth in this world - be it with a hug, a sincere inquiry of "How are you today?", or just a smile of acknowledgement as you pass on the street.

The above exercise can often be more illuminating than peering into a mirror for hours and scrutinizing oneself. It is also cheaper and will garner one no therapist's bill (apologies Dr. Purplerein).

XxAxX said:

you're concerned with suffocation. I feel you're in a relationship that doesn't let you express yourself. lets try this..take your blouse off. see how you feel.

purplerein said:

i want a second opinion

purplerein said:

What if her blouse suffocates her as she is removing it over her head?

More therapy!

XxAxX said:

I say take your blouse off too!

WillyWonka said:

you're not a doctor

WillyWonka said:

I got this one doc!

Ahem... she should learn to take risks in life.

purplerein said:

no, let me rephrase; mommy never breastfed me, and daddy never told me he loved me

fathermcmeekle said:

ok. if i get cold, can i climb under your robes there to warm up?
[Edited 10/23/06 11:50am]

coolcat said:

you're not a doctor either

XxAxX said:

Why are you so resistant to taking off your blouse?

coolcat said:

why can't you just hand over the valium without making such a big deal of 'diagnosing' things?

XxAxX said:

Certainly.

Oh, if you happen to see an erection under there, just ignore it!