Tales of a Shrink

Friday, January 07, 2005

Funny.

Thanks to the people who suggested blogs! Special thanks to "B," who pointed me to not jane addams, which is written by a disgruntled substance abuse counselor. I think it is extraordinarily funny, but it's possible that it's a "you-have-to-work-in-mental-health" kind of thing. Judge for yourself: Here is a quote that made me laugh until I peed.

"Can I have a candy cane?" a client asks, gesturing to the dish of candy on my desk.
"Sure," I say. "Help yourself."
"Jesus, you 'addiction people' are always telling us we have to help ourselves, and do things for ourselves, and take responsibility for ourselves! All I wanted was a damn candy cane!" And she stomps out of my office.

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My plans for the weekend are: See a million clients. Hang with Laura and Bill. Sleep in late.

Life is sweet.

8:53 AM

Narcissist, table for one?

Our Hero

I see you're experiencing transference.

Tell me about your mother.

Come, sit on the couch.

There is the small matter of my fee...

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Consumption

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