My first ADHD therapy sesh and useful adult ADHD info

by Girl // July 13, 2017 // No Comments

(If you wish to see the useful adult ADHD info, scroll to the bottom of the post.) I started therapy again I started seeing a therapist who specialises in ADHD. Why I decided to seek therapy again: I want to... Continue reading →

The man who changed my life and why I stopped therapy in 2016

by Girl // July 12, 2017 // No Comments

Therapy with Steve, the man who changed my life I started seeing my therapist, Steve Hauptman, in Sept 2015. He is based in New York, and since I’m based in Asia, we had our sessions via Skype. The reasons I... Continue reading →

How TV friendships unexpectedly helped me understand to let go of relationships that no longer serve me

by Girl // July 17, 2016 // 16 Comments

You know when you come across “letting go of the past” quotes? And you see something in the likes of: Letting Go of Things That No Longer Serve You? I went for my 3rd session of art therapy. And this is... Continue reading →

Holey, not holy

by Girl // April 3, 2016 // No Comments

Holey — This is Steve’s “inspiration” from our group session about Acceptance, Attention, Affection, Approval… (Source: Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206923034492228&set=pb.1168990389.-2207520000.1459627441.&type=3&theater Continue reading →

The 4 A’s everyone needs: Attention, Affection, Approval, Acceptance

by Girl // April 3, 2016 // 9 Comments

I was made aware during group therapy today by Steve that I was a hungry person growing up (left starving) and now the situation has not changed, after my new phase in life — marriage. He helped me see that I... Continue reading →

Being in therapy is not a weakness

by Girl // January 14, 2016 // No Comments

Being in therapy is not a weakness. That’s what my Group Therapy mate told me a few weeks ago. In fact, it’s a strength. You are brave enough to seek help. You’re a trailblazer for someone from your culture. What... Continue reading →

Emotional awareness

by Girl // January 3, 2016 // No Comments

Steve has taught me that there are four emotions: Mad Glad Sad Scared Over all this time, I’ve learnt not to feel. Because I’ve been programmed by my childhood that feelings are “troublesome”. So, I’m not in touch with my... Continue reading →

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