Any diagnosed germophobes or hoarders on this forum?

[Dimity]

Sorry @NatureLover that last post probably didn't make sense.

Google Gemini is a new AI program that's been activated on Android phones. It took over my screen, talked to me, and offered to write the rest of my post for me. I didn't install it, activate it or give any permissions.  It was scary.

It was a bad day.

The psychologist admitted she'd tried to trigger me but I guess I didn't react the way she'd wanted as I didn't say anything at the time but was very upset afterwards. It took several days to try and put together the email to her but I'm glad I made the effort.  I wouldn't have been able to trust her or work with her again. 

I have a big family event next week and have to start planning Christmas. Hopefully it will work out OK.

[NatureLover]

@Dimity I'm shocked and horrified that the psychologist tried to trigger you 😯 Did she even apologise? It doesn't sound like it! It sounds like she's not a good psychologist. I agree it raises trust issues. Well done for emailing her...maybe she'll learn from this experience not to do this to other patients. 

But the result of trying to work with her is so disappointing for you 😥 Well done for giving it a go. 

It took me 18 years of trying many psychologists and counsellors before I found one good one 16 years ago, then another when that one retired. To me it was worth the wait as I've had a lot of healing from those 2 counsellors. (Actually the first one was that rare creature, a psychiatrist who did talk counselling.)

Sorry you had a bad day 😣 And the AI is indeed scary. I have an Android phone and that hasn't happened to me yet. I will tell it to piss off too. 

Good luck with the family event next week...I hope it's not as stressful as expected 🤞

[NatureLover]

Hi again @Dimity , I'm outside on my phone and can't condense 2 replies into one like I can on my computer. 

It's early days yet 🤞 but I seem to be getting up and going out earlier. Like I used to. I feel better for it. Not because of feeling virtuous but because it's more in line with my body clock. 

I really hope the new vet practice can help and offer more care 🤞

I'm very sorry you don't feel safe 😥 You've been having a very bad time for a very long time. And now the disappointment of this so-called psychologist, plus the worries about your cat, and family events 😥

Is there anything I can do, other than listen? 

Sending much care ❤