Sleep Deprived Therapy Time: Episode 13
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Tambet Tammisto
2024-01-15 10:58:41 +0000 UTCHey dudes! I’m going into my senior year of high school, and I finally have a solid friend group. I love them all and we’ve shared a lotta laughs :) Problem is that I have a huge crush on one of them. At first I thought it was a little one, so I ignored it, but we’re a month into summer vacation already and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about her. I don’t think I have enough courage to talk to her about it, and I don’t want to jeopardize our group, but at the same time, I don’t want my senior year to be muddied by these feelings. So, basically, help. - Mia (PS. I love the show so much, and I hope both of you are taking care).
mr. magpie
2023-06-29 19:17:52 +0000 UTCHey Aztro and Mika, I'm scared that I'm not gonna know what I wanna do with my life. I'm going into grade 11 next year so that means actually having to start thinking about life after high school which always makes me nervous since I've never considered what I want to do after I graduate. I'm not really passionate about anything and I'm scared that I'm gonna finish grade 11 and when it comes time to apply to college/uni I’m still going to have absolutely no clue what I want to do. I come from a family of Russian immigrants that really focuses on being successful and getting into a good university and then getting a good job so I'm scared to disappoint them by either getting a bad degree that won't get me a job or just not going to university altogether. This is really stressing me out and I just don't know what to do. Any advice on how to decide what to do would be awesome, thanks :)
Jinji
2023-06-26 19:44:54 +0000 UTCHello, Mika and Aztro! Whenever I’m in a video game with voice chat, I always freeze up and say nothing due to anxiety. I feel like it’s preventing me from having fun and meeting new people, and I wish I could socialize over the internet since I already have a hard time in person. I’ve put many games I’ve been interested in aside just because of the inclusion of voice chat, and I’m afraid of people judging me mainly because I’m a woman and I feel like I’d have a hard time voicing my thoughts. In summary: do either of you have any advice relating to online communication/overcoming anxiety? Thanks for listening, and I hope you both have a good July! <3
ministryangel
2023-06-22 01:17:31 +0000 UTChey guys. I have a question about self esteem. I've spent over a decade working on playing music, writing books, and improving myself mentally, and I still feel like I'm rubbish at everything I attempt. I know it's probably irrational, but I haven't figured out a solution to this and it's really stopping me from doing my best work. Would drinking soylent improve my self esteem? I'm curious to hear what you have to say. Anyways, that's all I have to say, stay deprived!
Shodoopy
2023-06-19 03:10:20 +0000 UTChey guys! i'm a senior in high school and am starting the college visitation/application process. i live in a relatively unpopulated state and the only huge college is in my hometown. almost my entire family went to said college, and i assume lots of my friends will too based on what they've told me. i have to admit that based on visits alone i'm most comfortable with the one near me, but this environment is all i've known and i want to experience other places. i'm also an only child so my family has the idea that i'll be dependent/live close to them forever ingrained into their minds LMFAO. as an introvert with severe social anxiety, i want that support but i know i'll be unhappy here in the long run because of the political climate. however, i have a scholarship to my hometown school, so my parents are understandably pushing it harder, and if i do go to school at home they'd force me to live on campus because the scholarship covers it (which will definitely be beneficial for my mental health because being alone at home majority of the time definitely takes a toll on a person) on the other hand, they haven't been supportive of what i want to major in and just generally what i want to do with my future so i feel like it's a good opportunity to just run away from everything and start my own life. this is definitely a big stressor for me as i'm a huge people pleaser, and of course value their opinion over anyone else's, but if i take them out of the equation i'd live by the ideal that i'm not going to be here forever so why not do whatever i want, it's just a lot to process and has been fucking with me a lot lately so i think hearing an outside opinion from someone who's college age may be helpful? thank you both so much and hope you and the listeners are well :)
reese
2023-06-17 01:10:46 +0000 UTCHi Mika and Aztro! This is my first question for therapy time. I am, or was, a senior in high school; and now that i’m graduated, I feel like all the bonds and friendships I’ve made through high school are just floating away. Some people I’ve known for more than half my life or even since kindergarten, I’m likely never going to see again. And I know that everybody must go on, that’s just how life goes. But it really hurts saying goodbye to some of the best people I’ve ever met. Any advice that can help me through this weird period of change for me will be greatly appreciated!
YEETmaster05
2023-06-15 02:58:47 +0000 UTChey guys I accidentally resubbed to the patreon again and just watched the "WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE" video and i just wanted to say... mika you have good taste listening to sampha and tbh im surprised pandah didnt know who you were talking about. anyway keep it up yall
tmtmtg
2023-06-14 15:45:24 +0000 UTCUnfortunate news, i got hexed watching the latest episode of therapy time. I accidentally missed it and watched it on June 13th and walking home a man told me my fate was sealed. Anyways any tips for hiding snacks or food from people you live with?
Suilverio
2023-06-14 00:55:43 +0000 UTCHey guys sorry if this is a lot but this is the first time i’m writing about it an actual problem i’ve been dealing with. Most of the time i’m pretty dependent on myself with mental problems because I find that’s the best way to get past things because me complaining to people isn’t going to fix anything but this is something I don’t really have control over. I am going to school to become a psychotherapist and I have really enjoyed it so far and look forward to the future career. My dad however is not very supportive. growing up I was pretty nerdy and not very sporty like he would have wanted, although I have more interest in it now I don’t think he cares anymore. The last two times we went out to eat we got into arguments on how going to into psychology is a horrible decision and that i will not be successful. There has been many times i’ve dealt with him before but these times hurt really bad. It is something I am genuinely so passionate about and I think the first time i’ve teared up in years. I realized that no matter what I do won’t be enough for him despite getting into college much earlier than expected. I’m just at a loss at what to do, because obviously i’m still going to do what I want, but i still want the support from my father. I know this isn’t really something you can change but I just kinda hope you have some way to cope while dealing with the judgement of him constantly. Thanks, sorry if this is too much , Micah
Micah
2023-06-13 06:46:45 +0000 UTCi keep deleting my messages so hopefully this isn't too late LOL but i feel like more context would be helpful.. if i do go to school at home my parents are forcing me to live on campus because the scholarship i was awarded covers it (which will definitely be beneficial for my mental health because being alone at home majority of the time definitely takes a toll on a person) however, things haven't been the greatest with them as of recent, so even though i'm very grateful for what they are doing for me, they haven't been supportive of what i want to major in/what career path i want to take. this is definitely a big stressor for me as i'm a huge people pleaser, and of course value their opinion over anyone else's, but if i take them out of the equation i'd live by the ideal that i'm not going to be here forever so why not do whatever i want, it's just a lot to process and has been fucking with me a lot lately so i think hearing an outside opinion from someone who's college age may be helpful? idk man thank you both again!
reese
2023-06-11 00:53:54 +0000 UTCHow's it going guys! I'm in what I think would be highschool in the UK and I'm moving house soon (next Friday). Its really affecting me as this house is where I've lived since pretty much before my brain turned on, so almost every memory is in this house. I guess i just need advice on how to move on and feel like I'm not losing all my memories/childhood. Everyone I speak to is usually more sympathetic to how the new house isn't as big or as nice instead of really understanding how I feel like I don't know how to prepare or how to deal with it after. Sorry if this didn't make much sense I'm sorta venting but I hope you guys read it. Love the content and keep up the good work!
ch42za
2023-06-08 22:35:16 +0000 UTChey guys! i'm a senior in high school and am starting the college visitation/application process. i live in a relatively unpopulated state and the only huge college is in my hometown. almost my entire family went to said college, and i assume lots of my friends will too based on what they've told me. i have to admit that based on visits alone i'm most comfortable with the one near me, but this environment is all i've known and i want to experience other places. i'm also an only child so my family has the idea that i'll be dependent on them forever ingrained into their minds LMFAO. as an introvert with severe social anxiety, i want to stay close to home but i know i'll be unhappy here in the long run. i also have a scholarship to this school, so my parents are understandably pushing it harder, but i feel selfish or like i'm abandoning them for wanting a little independence which i know will not be granted even if i live on campus. i'm probably overthinking the whole situation, but advice is greatly appreciated. thank you!
reese
2023-06-05 21:32:07 +0000 UTCIt’s a lot I’m sorry
Ian
2023-06-05 04:15:52 +0000 UTCHey guys, hope y’all are doing well. Im writing because I don’t really know how to handle my feelings right now. My best friend of many years and his family are moving a ways away from me, and it is fucking me up hard. I’ve known about this for a while, but the reality of it never hit me until recently. He’s always been a pillar of stability in my life from the start of high school til now and hopefully for as long as we know one another. It really isn’t as big of a deal as I make it out to be- he’s about 10 hours away so visiting isn’t a problem if I plan in advance, but that’s going to be tough with college and work. I say all this though knowing damn well we’re able to play games together or call on discord whenever, but it’s not the same as real life. I’m going to miss days working on model kits, watching movies, driving around to hobby stores, and just talking. An escape from sitting, doing nothing at home all day. All of this sounds dramatic as hell, but it’s just a long winded and selfish way of saying that I’m going to be incredibly lonely this summer, even surrounded with other friends. Also, I’ve been planning a trip anyway for a long time after he moves to meet him so idk why I’m acting like I’m never going to see him again. Hell, if I really wanted to, I could just take a train up. That’s all, sorry for the long winded rant-thing. He hasn’t left yet and there’s about a two week period from when I finish college for the spring and when he actually moves, so I’m going to be an overbearing friend and cram shit to do in there I think. Not really. I realized after all this that I don’t have a question, so have either of you two had something like this happen with a friend moving, and how did you feel/move past?
Ian
2023-06-05 03:55:08 +0000 UTCHey, I'm back again to talk about something a little more serious if you guys don't mind. Basically, I've had a very stressful past couple of months with my graduation, having a milestone birthday, and moving houses to go along with it. All of that is over and done now but I'm officially going to be starting my life in college in a couple months. It has me really nervous, mainly because I'm just so overwhelmed with everything at the moment and on top of that is me starting my life as an adult. I'll hopefully be dorming with a best friend of mine in the years to come so that helps a little, but at the same time it's hard to ignore what lies ahead. It has really made me realize that I took a lot of the things I had for granted and that kinda sucks. All I'm really looking for is a little bit of advice you guys may have picked up while in college in regards to how you prepared/got through it. All love for the things you guys do and for continuing this awesome podcast ❤️ also Mika I'm reading chainsaw man currently but I'll be watching spy x family next :)
Buckaroo
2023-06-03 03:13:02 +0000 UTCSorry in advance if this is a lot but basically; I can't get over a girl I had a crush on last year and it really sucks. Consciously I don't want to like her like that bc I know I'm not her type, but subconsciously I still like her. I don't talk to her much anymore, partly bc we're in different classes but mostly bc I don't want to encourage the subconscious part of my brain that still likes her. Despite barely talking to her and basically avoiding her, I still have a crush on her that I haven't been able to get over. In short, any advice for getting over a crush? Also thanks for what you two are doing with therapy time, I really appreciate it.
Will B
2023-06-02 08:57:12 +0000 UTCHi Mika & Aztro! Hope you’re both doing well! This might be a long one. I’m a 23 year old and recently I’ve been stuck on the idea of wanting to figure myself out, but I’m not quite sure how or what that even means. Now that Im getting older, I feel that I am surrounded by people that are secure in who they are and their beliefs. I feel that other people are just confident in what they stand for and what they are doing. Or when someone asks me about myself, my feelings or opinions on something I feel like I come up short, not knowing what to say. So what I think I’m asking is, how do you get to know yourself? how do you know if that self is authentic? Sorry if this is a doozy! Thanks for everything you guys do! Stream Alex Unknown & Lilac Boy! <3 Love, Lucky Bean :)
Lucky Bean
2023-06-02 06:37:13 +0000 UTCAnother fantastic episode ^^ also I’ll make sure to include that sort of stuff in my portfolio. I have a feeling it could be cool to see when I finish all the Pokémon. One thing I’ll ask for this month is any ideas for design projects? I feel like getting an idea from you guys could be a good way to get my gears turning outside of the Pokémon stuff
Tyler
2023-06-01 18:18:01 +0000 UTCI’m feeling evil…
Stinky tinky
2023-06-01 13:08:54 +0000 UTCI genuinely thought it was friday the 13th for a second
rylie lounsbury
2023-06-01 07:53:22 +0000 UTC
