Good morning all, doing my 5 minutes free writing with prompt - Not my Shrink . Hope you enjoy the story.
I am sure in today's very stressful macro and micro environment, everyone would have list of issues to address daily. It is not uncommon to know that one of our friends or loved ones are facing challenges psychologically, thus you would seeking professional help from psychologist or what we also know as Shrink for issues ranging from insomnia to depression.
I too have spoken to counselor when life gets too overwhelming and issues piled themselves staring at me waiting for my decisions.
I am also sure we will that one friend who is not my Shrink but thinks he is one, this Auntie or Uncle Agony typically would be one that's more senior in age.
I don't doubt their life experience but often than not, uncle Agony lack listening skill that a professional shrink is equipped with.
Another characteristics is that they are fast to conclude your problem to offer solutions that is from their perspective. Not all problem are the same given their individual context, thus when you are not my Shrink, I appreciate your presence and companion when I am feeling low, but please know you cannot offer solutions to all problems