beside his desk begins spitting out a paper. He turns back around and hands it to Kayde.
“Here’s the list of things I was talking about earlier. Not everything might seem fun to you, but it’s more just so you can take some inspiration from it.”
“Of course. You deserve that reassurance.” Drew shifts in his seat, then sets the clipboard and pen behind him. “Oh, yeah, agreed. It’s the closest thing you’ll get to magic these days, in my opinion!” He chuckles. “But, yeah, if you need to unwind some days, [...]
going out into the fresh air and taking some photos is a great option, and the best part is that you get to keep the photos forever. You could even write the date and your mood on them to keep track.” He turns to his computer, typing for a second and then the printer [...]
“There’s no shame in asking for help. I’m really sorry that you felt so belittled that you felt like you couldn’t ask for help. No one deserves to feel that way. Everyone deserves help if they need it. I will never berate you or make you feel insignificant. That wouldn’t [...]
— camera I got as a gift when I was a teenager that I take with me everywhere. I also got a digital camera a few months ago, and I take that out sometimes.”
help anybody.” Drew continues to listen, his mind briefly wandering where it shouldn’t before he’s able to refocus on Kayde.
“Really? That’s so neat! I also like taking Polaroids. I have a huge box at home.” He’s trying his hardest to retain professionalism, but the [...]
things you can do as well if VR doesn’t end up working out for you. I know flying is your main stress reliever, but it doesn’t hurt to explore other things!” He takes a sip of his own coffee.
“What else do you like to do? Anything specific that might help?”
Drew frowns sympathetically. “Oh, I’m sorry. That’s not very constructive or helpful at all. I hope that I can be much more efficient for you.” There comes another smile.
“Well, you’ll never know until you try it, right? I could definitely give you a list of [...]
— strings as he takes a drink of his coffee, eyes closing for a second as he lets it settle. “I was looking into buying one of those VR things just the other day. Part of me really wants one, but the other part doesn’t know if it’d help as much as actually being up in the sky?”
when you fly, yeah? Is there any way you could possibly do that more often? Maybe even with something in, like, VR if you can’t physically fly your plane all of the time? That could possibly help ease you on those bad days.”
Drew listens to Kayde attentively, looking up at him periodically to let him know that he was listening while also continuing to take notes.
“That makes a lot of sense. Being somewhere new can be a huge stressor, and I’m glad that you decided not to handle it alone. [...]
@officebIues — my emotions. The medication hasn’t failed me yet, but my emotions are … heightened because now I’m in a new place, meeting so many new people.”
I mean, ultimately, yes, the goal is for you to be able to manage these emotions yourself, but the fact that you took initiative to seek some help is something that takes a lot of courage. I appreciate you letting me in a little bit more. You said that you feel good [...]
They offer that warm smile again. “Can you elaborate? Define ‘bad days’.” He reaches again for a piece of paper, a clipboard, and a pen, beginning to scribble notes. “Like, do you think it’s directly related to the medication or is it your emotions? You tell me.”
“You’re going to have to be more specific, Kayde.” Drew chuckles. “I work with a lot of ‘brain stuff’ all day, every day.” He perks up, reaching behind him and grabbing a business card and hands it to him. “That would definitely help. My email’s on the bottom there.” [...]
“the brain stuff that I have. i can possibly get my file sent to you, if it would help.”
he sighs, head dropping down again as one hand comes up to mess with his hoodie strings.
“like, my meds are great, their doing just perfect. but sometimes bad days happen.”
It’s actually common that clients find their providers attractive. He’s gotten that a lot, but from the younger crowd. However, this one was an adult.
“Ah. Got it. What’s on your mind? What’s got you so . . . tripped up, so to speak?”
he looks up, and is now a little too shocked to speak.
who knew therapists could be… so hot?
“oh, oh no.. sorry, it’s just when my brain gets too .. ya know, loud, I get a little clumsy.”