Well, we are snowed/iced in today because of the recent storms, and I’ve been laying on the couch all day – in my PJs, watching the AMC channel on the television. It just so happened that my favorite Geico commercial came on a little while ago… the one with R. Lee Ermey as the Drill Sarge therapist*. As someone who has had several different therapists in my lifetime I can relate to the patient in this commercial… lol.
Because of my history with Manic-Depression, therapy has been an important tool in my life. However, not all my therapists have been a good “match” for me. I have had several that, to say the least, were definitely a bit “unorthodox” in their practices.
Let me explain: Over the years, I have had a therapist that read other people’s cases while talking to me, one that had to “channel” the room with incense before each patient arrived, one that answered each of my questions with “Well, what do you think?”, and one that neglected to show up for over half of our appointments. But thankfully, I never had any like the Geico Drill Sergeant!
I must say, I never gave up on finding a therapist that was a perfect fit for me. As a result, I had a wonderful counselor for 8 years. Unfortunately, I had to switch to another one when my insurance changed 2 years ago. But, I was lucky enough to find a good fit again. And, of course, I always have my faith.
Joshua 1:9
Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
*To view the commercial, copy and paste this information to your address line - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlWddAXSRA
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