Sharing a few therapy notes today, and…
They’re not what you might imagine when you first read that headline. I wrote down some therapy notes back in 1989, and they became one of my songs no one would like but me. And even I didn’t like it all that much. The proof of that is I don’t remember the melody. But I remember WHY I wrote it, and I’ll share that with you.
Let me start off by asking a question. Have you ever gone to a psychiatrist for therapy? I haven’t, but I’ve known people who have, and I’ve certainly seen enough movies and TV shows with people seeking therapy that way. When you watch one of those movies or TV shows, you’ll notice a common theme. The “patient” lies on a couch while the psychiatrist sits in a high-back leather chair taking notes.
The psychiatrist’s therapy notes are supposed to help diagnose and treat a patient.
The problem I can see with telling a doctor your deep, dark secrets…especially a typical psychiatrist who has no healthy relationship with Jesus…falls under the heading of “a fool vents his whole feelings“. If you’re sharing all your feelings with someone who doesn’t love his Creator (and many times even with someone who does), you’re taking the chance of hanging yourself out to dry. That’s an old expression meaning you’re exposed to the consequences. And just like I mentioned, yesterday, how ideas have consequences…so does venting.
All those notes the doctor takes can be like witnesses against you. If the person taking them ever wanted to turn against you for some dire reason, they have a great reference tool. And if you believe none of that could ever happen because of that whole so-called “doctor-patient confidentiality” thing, you don’t know human nature.
OK, what does all that have to do with my therapy notes?
As it turns out, I had just watched an old movie where the main character was seeing a psychiatrist for some marital or other relationship problems. The star of the movie was only one of a collection of weird characters, and it seemed like each one was trying to be weirder than everyone else. And they were all successful in their efforts.
Shortly after watching the movie, I heard a story on the evening news about how many people were seeking psychiatric “counseling”. And not long after that I read an article in the local paper about the same topic. “Hmm,” I said to myself. “I see a pattern forming.” In all of the instances there was never even a tiny mention of God. Far from it. Do you know why you should seek God with your problems? Because He can help you rise above your selfishness. In fact, His words can make you healthy.
God should be your main counsellor. Yes, He does take notes on all of us. But, for those who love Him, He wipes the slate clean and remembers the notes no more. Why would you ever to tell your story to a note taker who doesn’t do that? Here are the therapy notes I wrote about therapy after seeing the goofy characters in a movie…
Therapy
I think I’m going crazy.
I’ve got all the signs.
My hair is wild and wooly.
I’m reciting Shakespeare lines.
My favorite food’s granola,
And I thrive on herbal tea.
I think I’m going crazy.
I could use some therapy.
I think my mind is slippin’
In and out of space.
I had and out-of-body experience
In another place.
And some beings from Jupiter
Did experiments on me.
Yeah, I think my mind is slippin’.
I could use some therapy.
Therapy…let me tell you all about it.
Therapy…I need someone to relate to.
Therapy…I’ll sell my story to the paper.
Therapy…I know you’ll read it…you can hardly wait to.
I guess I’m not so crazy,
When I look all around.
It seems a lot of people
Have found what I have found.
And these days it’s so hectic
Trying to be first
To be the real bizarre one…
To be the one who’s cursed.
© 1989 Tony Funderburk
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