Been Mired Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I've been struggling with some stress/frustration issues of late so finally I pushed past my nervousness and went to my first-ever session with a therapist last night. Things were going along fine discussing personal/family history and when asked if I had any pets... I beamed and proudly started describing my 20-gallon piece of the ocean. She quickly cut me off and said that doesn't count. Screw that, I care more about this hobby than her stupid cats. /rant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Lol...they do too count! We take care of our tank inhabitants more than anyone does a cat. I would find a new therapist pffttt! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer82 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Slap the therapist and let her know you care about your 20 gallons more than her personal well being lol. Id find a new therapist. If she can't relate or understand the important things to you how much help can she be, really? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahndn Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I feel you man. Everyone walks around referring to themselves as parents and calling their pets "fur babies", but try calling your fish "scale babies" and suddenly you're the insane one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wtf....my tangs r smarter than most ppls dogs. I bote she doesnt count..... throw her back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefer82 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I feel you man. Everyone walks around referring to themselves as parents and calling their pets "fur babies", but try calling your fish "scale babies" and suddenly you're the insane one. Scale babies is a tad creepy and doesn't roll off the tounge quite as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent12456 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Tell that hack the #1 reason a reef tank is better than a dog (or a cat) is, You don't have to follow the fish through your neighborhood carrying a bag of poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been Mired Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks everyone. I knew something felt off about her comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahndn Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 It seems like the criteria for pet is something you can pick up and hug. I don't know about anyone else, but I can see distinct personalities in all my fish. Not to mention if stress is the problem, there is nothing that works better to calm me down after a long day than watching my tank for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 It is also proven reef tanks especially are extremely therapeutic to have in the house. From the water oxygen exchange and the simple pleasure of watching the beauty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roush2000 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 But being a psychiatrist I'm sure she never learned about therapeutic things.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FordFamily Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Saltwater fish and coral I like more than my cats! Dogs trump though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zukari Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 It is also proven reef tanks especially are extremely therapeutic to have in the house. From the water oxygen exchange and the simple pleasure of watching the beauty Adding to this, I have known people who have been recommended to get a fish tank from therapists (Not always a reef tank, mind you) to calm them down/ease anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Been Mired Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Interestingly, she denied and then back-peddled pretty hard when I went back with my wife in tow for a second session. I was asked to describe my after-work routine, which obviously includes a drive-by glance at the tank. Her: "Oh, you have a fish tank?" Me: Yes... you cut me off last week when I tried to tell you about it. Her: "I didn't cut you off, I wouldn't say something like that." Me: Um, ok... (continues...) Her: (interrupting again) "Oh, a saltwater tank... those are so beautiful! I can understand why you would care so much about that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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