Problem Solvers Inc.

@Phantas: cheers!👏

Zak Reichle

Some folk like the heel; I prefer the toe.

Michael Keogh

Elliot is sooooo this in the next strip. He just needs to admit his life quality is bad enough that it is worth taking the risk and gamble that there is a possibility his friends are on to something and follow their advice to trial an appointment with a therapist (“what do I have to loose? Besides the money for the payment…”) even if he doesn’t believe in it himself. Yet.

Phantas

Ouch, sorry to hear. *virtual hugs* if appreciated. The good news is that they either agree that it is indeed a health condition problem and point and address the right issue; or are imbeciles who agree that it is indeed a health condition problem but get the complete wrong diagnosis and treatment. Either case, I normally come out with the satisfaction that I am not broken, I am just ill or have a health condition.

Phantas

Well that succinct analysis hit a little too close to home for 6:30am on a Monday.

This is very relatable to me.

Zak Reichle

Funny, my brain usually worries that “they’ll think I’m NOT crazy”. As in, I am not sick enough / it’s all in my head / everyone else goes through this and they manage, and I just need to try harder. Cue performance anxiety of “selling” my symptoms and that it’s CRITICAL for my life that the therapist/doctor has a clear understanding and is convinced that there is indeed something wrong with me, pondering if I am being objective in my explanation since “reality is a construct […]” and resisting the urge to self-sabotage by running out of there saying “actually, I have changed my mind. I’m fine, this is nothing, I’m overreacting. Bai, I’m going to hide in a hole. Please forget my face and that I exist.” Decades later, all the meds and a heavy and diverse bag of tools and still. Every. Time. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Phantas

But I like being a zombie 😐🤷‍♂️?

Zak Reichle

Renee is correct, it is a pretty cute relationship. Also, listen to the people trying to help you Elliott! They really all are showing how much they care

Zak Reichle

Yay doesn't have low WIS - they succeed at every Perception role. I would go with low CHA.

Bill Silvia

I have literally embraced the "experiment with my primitive brain chemistry" method when it came to trying anti-depressants/anxiolytics (legal and otherwise) until I found the right combo. Luckily I had a highly-competent psychiatrist and a therapist who wholly supported me. The psych prescribed me whatever I asked for because I had more up-to-date knowledge than he, a person with dual degrees in internal medicine and psychiatry, did. Maybe it doesn't work for everyone, but for me the drive to punch my brain into submission with drugs and intensive therapy is the only thing that kept me alive through my twenties.

Clarence the Liar

Oh Elliott, pls ask for the DNA medication testing first and avoid the "spray and pray" approach. You, and everyone who loves you, will appreciate it.

Ruth Merriam

"I overthink, therefore I am anxious." - Elliot Descartes

Sleepy John

If they put you on some medication that turns you into a zombie, and stay with me on this…you stop taking it and find a different one!

Daniel S

"If you can't make your own neurotransmitters, store bought is fine"

Julie Chan

So crusty...

Sean Kinlin

Ah, Yay. Textbook definition of High INT, low WIS

lazymagpie

Look at all that sexy, sexy bread...

Emily would totally be into it

Bagge

Elliot, the chemicals that your brain is making naturally clearly aren't doing the job. Time to try some different ones.

Dean Reilly