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WNC native here. Considering the move from Asheville to Greensboro. What should I know?

Is this a normal arrangement? I work for a small firm and am responsible for meeting with clients, but also producing everything from blog posts to flyers to social posts to business cards. It feels like I’m managing a thousand little pieces.

Maybe we meet monthly, all bring different baked goods and treats, sip tea, and talk. Who would be interested?

Edit: non political tea party club

I’m (29F) looking for friends. I like to go on walks, birdwatch, and read. It’s tough making friends without driving to Asheville. Does anyone want to hang out?

Beyond talk therapy, EMDR, and other “common” modalities.

I’ve been seeing my therapist for about two years now. I think about them pretty incessantly. I’m not sure how to stop. Other elements of my mental health have improved dramatically since starting therapy, but I worry that I’m just distracting myself by thinking of them.

I’ve been on 2.5mg for about two months. I increased to 3.75mg this morning and am feeling more tired than usual, a little lightheaded, and a bit spacey. Is this all in my head?

Thinking about making a career change but I’m worried about t social anxiety impeding my success as a therapist

NAT. My therapist went on a hike with me. I think it was a rapport building type exercise. They didn’t charge me. We talked about their life for most of the hike; I didn’t talk much. I feel confused now. Is this normal behavior?

Edit: I guess they didn’t talk about themselves the WHOLE time. There was some discussion of plants, trees, that kind of thing. But they definitely didn’t ask any therapy-type questions. It was more like a walk with a friend who was talking about their travels, past hikes, and so on. After the hike, they hugged me and gave me homemade chocolate chip cookies.

NAT. My therapist went on a hike with me. I think it was a rapport building type exercise. They didn’t charge me. We talked about their life for most of the hike; I didn’t talk much. I feel confused now. Is this normal behavior?

Right now, I work in marketing/PR and, while I enjoy certain aspects of the job, I feel called to do something else. I’m drawn to social work and library science (both low-paying fields, I know). Which seems like the most viable job path?

I’m hoping to learn Spanish. I took a few classes in college but it’s been a while. Who offers affordable Spanish lessons?

I’ve been on 2.5mg for 60 days. My main side effect is fatigue, otherwise it’s been great for calming looping thoughts. It’s helped a tad with social anxiety, but I still struggle during work meetings with panic and dissociation. I’m going to talk to my psych about it, but does anyone have any success reducing social anxiety with a higher dose?

I’d love to live somewhere safe and tree-lined. Access to parks and greenways would be great.

NAT. I’m considering going into the field. I often worry, though, that I’m making the decision out of a place of woundedness. I want to make sure I’m healed to the point that my problems won’t cause potential clients more harm. How do I know when I’m ready?

I live in the western part of the state and am comparing cost of living. Just curious: If you went to lunch and grabbed a sandwich + non-alcoholic drinks, how much would it cost?

I’d like to know the pros and cons (especially financially), if you have any regrets or miss anything about AVL, etc.

I can barely walk to the bathroom I’m so tired. Why is this hitting so hard now?