MikeyC

The newspapers and tv news seem to confuse bad news and news.They seem to be mostly interested in negative news stories.Rupert Murdock seems to have played a role in that. I dont read tabloid newspaper at all due to their obssesion with sex,celbs and violence.The paper I read is usually the Independant or I, because they make an effort to fill their pages with actual news rather than who has killed who,which z list celb is sleeping with who.What are your Australian newspapers and tv media like.

Hi.The story involving the australlian djs is a sad one.Have you been following it.I do try to stay a way from very sad media stories but this one got my attention due to the oddness of it.

You should definitely go for it!!! she's a very lucky girl. I want aallllll the details Life goes great. Bit challenging with college and that and I'm freaking out just a little bit about this wedding in a couple weeks.Deans only sibling getting married. Pretty big occassion with nobody I know and all his family. Gonna be quite scary. :s

You and pumas antics in the Last one to respond Wins thread has had me laughing for the past few pages of it. I really needed some laughter, thanks. I hope you are not too bad atm.

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Hi.I did not recoganize the band names.Are there rock bands from Australia that you like? I like rock bands like The Foofighters,NIN ,Muse,Feeder,Smashing Pumpkins,Placebo,Shunk Ansie,Stone Temple Pilots,Hole,Bush,Guns and Roses .Lots of others too.Bands with deep and thoughtful lyrics about life,politics,the planet,family,emotions,etc are my favourite.Do you play an instrument.

The NHS is an organisation that alot of people including me are proud of.Its not perfect though and it has some problems with it.Is the Health service in Australia private? I listen to music most days.The music the really plugs into my emotions is mainly Rock music but I listen to some rnb and classical music too.Few things in my life offer the emotional release that music does.Guitar music particular is a great escape.The blend of deep,meaning full lyrics with powerful guitar and drums can be amazing.What are some of your favourite bands.

Thanks Mikey, you're always so kind. *hugs* I hope you have a nice day.

Honestly not that good, but then again its not really a place for people with zero social skills. Anyway, I hope you feel better soon.

I'm okay too, can't say awesome but not too bad. I remember reading you were'nt feeling well. Hope you're doing better now.

Hey Mikey, how've you been?

The NHS in the UK does offer free counceling but there is a big waiting list.Going private meant I saw someone within a week rather than waiting for up to a year or more on the NHS.In this culture money seems to talk unfortunetly.How do you stay busy hobby wise.Do you like reading,music,etc. I think maybe the drinking related storylines in the Simpsons fell out of favour in the more recent Simpsons series.Since the Barney character was closely linked to alcohol may thats part of the reason why he seemed to vanish from the more recent series.In some of the earlier series Homer seemed to love Duff beer more than his family.Maybe the show wanted to get away from the drinking angle more.Im not a big fan of alochol abuse on tv or in the real world anyway.

My therapist fees I guess were very reasonable compared to what other therapist cost.Its a demanding job and I guess most of them earn their money.But some of these guys charge a fortune.£2O a session is a reduced rate due to the fact that when I was seeing my therapist I was only working part time and low on money.Im no Bill Gates and I have to keep a close eye on my finances.When it came to paying my sessions at times it was tricky .I always paid but sometimes the fee was late.She was good about that though and gave me extra time.Im not sure how many therapists would have been that flexible.Its amazing how cruel and tough people can be on themselves.For me negative thinking was a way for me to abuse myself and direct my anger against myself because at the time I thought I deserved it.My view of myself is what needed to change.Do you perfer drunk or sober Barney.In the early series Barney feature quite often.In the more recent Simpson series he has pretty much disappeared.

Negative thinking was one of my big problems.I have spent alot of time trying to change my negative thinking using positive thinking.It helps but it took a few months for me to notice small differences.Reducing negative thinking could help with depression.Is the cost of your sessions quite high or very reasonable.In England my sessions cost £2O a hour.Expensive.Let me know if you dont mind speak about anxiety.I dont want to invade your privacy.From personal experience I know that can be anoyying.Which Simpsons characters what do you like to have their own shows.

Do you mind speaking about your counceling with me or too you want to keep it private.I dont broadcast the fact that I have had counceling but if someone I trusted or l liked asked me if I have had it then I would say yes.There is still some stigma around therapy.Did the Simpsons have mixed reviews.At the time there was alot of excitement and buzz about it over here.I enjoyed the film and found it quite funny going from memory.I enjoyed it at the time.The Spider pig was funny.

No. You are the cool one

Yeah.Im a big fan of animated films and I like them as much as live action films.Did you see the Simpsons film.If you did what did you think of it.The counceling process can be emotionally draining for the client and to some extend the therapist.Thats how it was for me at first but after a while it got easier and at times I left my sessions feeling invigorated and calmer due to the releasing of pent up feelings.Some of the things I discussed with her I had never spoken to anyone about before.

You seem to alternate between pics of Simpson characters.Its amazing what a motivated person can cope with and come through.I have had therapy myself and it has helped a great deal in some ways.I think alot of people with or without anxiety could do with some form of counceling for a whilety.It helps to identify negativity patterns of behaviour and it helps people through any issues they may have.Out of interest are you a fan of animated films.If so what have you seen recently.

Fan is short for fanatic.When it comes down to it,it is actualy quite odd to get so excited over a guy kicking a ball or hitting a ball with a racket etc.Getting a voyouristic thrill from watching others.Some of these guys become multi millionaires through these sports.I still watch though.Do you try to work through any issues to inprove things or can you live with them

Fair enough.Discussing certain issues can be difficult.Self esteem problems I think are common in general but particular in connection with anxiety.I have spent a long time working on my self confidence and anxiety with some success ,but it will probably always be an issue.There are alot of different types of of anxiety too.The way I see it Im lucky in some respect that I dont have extreme anxiety anymore.At times supporting rivalery goes too far particularly when other factors like religion get brought into it.In parts of the UK such as Scotland,that is an issue between some Catholic and Protestant fans.Some people attach feelings of self worth and pride to sporting teams which may lead to problems particulaly if they feel let down by a team or player.Most people just enjoy sport and the extreme fans are hopefully are few.