tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post5226816205951296699..comments2023-09-11T10:53:35.290-05:00Comments on When a Shrink Gets on the Couch: the martyr syndrome: an interventionshrink on the couchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-64662016748993181212008-12-03T04:55:00.000-06:002008-12-03T04:55:00.000-06:00haha oh excellent. I do loathe being in the prese...haha oh excellent. <BR/><BR/>I do loathe being in the presence of a martyr. And yes, I do usually turn to alcohol! The trick is not to overdo it - otherwise I tend to stick my big foot in it and say all sorts of things I shouldn't. I need to stay at the mellow stage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-85717621010264094562008-12-02T23:39:00.000-06:002008-12-02T23:39:00.000-06:00It's not fair. I dealt with a martyr but had no dr...It's not fair. I dealt with a martyr but had no drink. Where the hell are you when I need yoU?Mels Place in Big Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985517366546322021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-60567190203632689022008-12-02T21:13:00.000-06:002008-12-02T21:13:00.000-06:00crack up!!love that you have a such a fun solution...crack up!!<BR/>love that you have a such a fun solution!e.beck.artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432428302655258370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-12802287126183271372008-12-02T21:08:00.000-06:002008-12-02T21:08:00.000-06:00I, too, am taking notes. Maybe I'll need to practi...I, too, am taking notes. Maybe I'll need to practice before the next Thanksgiving?Marinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489592695993949578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-6194196628264562702008-12-02T12:53:00.000-06:002008-12-02T12:53:00.000-06:00have should have been half That's what I get for ...have should have been half<BR/> <BR/>That's what I get for trying to eat and type.AnnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629045924136272980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-88346019470686201282008-12-02T12:52:00.000-06:002008-12-02T12:52:00.000-06:00Brilliant! That should be published. I am have t...Brilliant! That should be published. I am have tempted to send it to my mother, though she would be like: "What are you talking about?! I don't do do that!"AnnDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629045924136272980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-46547783976060911642008-12-02T01:11:00.000-06:002008-12-02T01:11:00.000-06:00Best meaning I've ever read on "martyr." Where was...Best meaning I've ever read on "martyr." Where was MY drink, damn it?!JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-32146899036244884492008-12-01T23:10:00.000-06:002008-12-01T23:10:00.000-06:00Oh my, this made me smile. I could have used some ...Oh my, this made me smile. I could have used some hidden booze myself this weekend.Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16507644743409364179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-13359499744836757512008-12-01T20:57:00.000-06:002008-12-01T20:57:00.000-06:00I just chug straight from the bottle.I just chug straight from the bottle.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-49150585687621574592008-12-01T20:40:00.000-06:002008-12-01T20:40:00.000-06:00So THAT'S what was missing during last week's fest...So THAT'S what was missing during last week's festivities with the in-laws. Where were you when I needed you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-88783086868142178702008-12-01T16:10:00.000-06:002008-12-01T16:10:00.000-06:00Jeez, I thought it was just people I know who act ...Jeez, I thought it was just people I know who act that way. <BR/><BR/>And yes, a little booze goes a long way toward keeping the peace in those situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-22464551115074316162008-12-01T13:25:00.000-06:002008-12-01T13:25:00.000-06:00ah, perfect!! with salt!Your description reminded ...ah, perfect!! with salt!<BR/><BR/>Your description reminded me of a friend I like very much, but who always takes on the role of martyr. her organization of her mother-in-law's annual summer barbecue was excruciating!<BR/><BR/>she could have used a tequila slushy!Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681336164718681936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-90070040951377311682008-12-01T07:53:00.000-06:002008-12-01T07:53:00.000-06:00Found you through apathy lounge...even if you appe...Found you through apathy lounge...even if you appear to be an aggie, I'll give a fellow austinite a chance...:)<BR/><BR/>I did a lot of new things this t-day, abut I think next year the slushie tradition will be added. Before you got to the good part, I kept thinking that "hmmm...that would be better with tequila", and then you obliged!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599462281364463565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-85209413634595515632008-11-30T20:22:00.000-06:002008-11-30T20:22:00.000-06:00Could have used this advice on Wednesday, but at l...Could have used this advice on Wednesday, but at least I'm prepared for next year.....and I don't think my own martyr tendencies will be making an appearance at Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-32493346666371730272008-11-30T19:26:00.000-06:002008-11-30T19:26:00.000-06:00The beauty of this post is that its wisdom comes i...The beauty of this post is that its wisdom comes in handy for all kinds of family get-togethers. <BR/><BR/>Brilliant, and hilarious!Jennifer Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16239563357592230711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-39205793937961765032008-11-30T17:59:00.000-06:002008-11-30T17:59:00.000-06:00I loved this post....and will remember it for next...I loved this post....and will remember it for next Thanksgiving. Actually I may try it for Christmas and Easter too. <BR/>Thanks for stopping over at my birthday party :-) I love meeting new bloggy friends...especially ones who wish me a happy birthday.Denise @ Sunflowers, Chocolate and Little Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699534143217246831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-54344490484470651322008-11-30T16:12:00.000-06:002008-11-30T16:12:00.000-06:00laurie -- it can, yes. we didn't start out interv...laurie -- it can, yes. we didn't start out intervention until right before dinner time.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-79671721511635685622008-11-30T15:32:00.000-06:002008-11-30T15:32:00.000-06:00omg you are BRILLIANT!! I love it.omg you are BRILLIANT!! I love it.Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-58832505797602830272008-11-30T15:07:00.000-06:002008-11-30T15:07:00.000-06:00oh man. does the martyr syndrome cure lead to ano...oh man. does the martyr syndrome cure lead to another syndrome? middle-of-the-afternoon napping syndrome, perhaps?lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18055442432266567561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-64071887845448806272008-11-30T14:16:00.000-06:002008-11-30T14:16:00.000-06:00mary -- martyr syndrome comes in hues of green and...mary -- martyr syndrome comes in hues of green and red, oh yes it does. decorating just so, finding just.the.right.gift, and the whole dinner ordeal. good point.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-21761120532132498502008-11-30T14:07:00.001-06:002008-11-30T14:07:00.001-06:001. Fortunately we do not celebrate thanksgiving.2...1. Fortunately we do not celebrate thanksgiving.<BR/><BR/>2. Fortunately we have no martyrs in the family.<BR/><BR/>3. Number 2 could change as we grow older.<BR/><BR/>4. We do celebrate Christmas of course.<BR/><BR/>5. In which case I will never ever forget this post!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08578720378832806483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-46890415971937974422008-11-30T14:07:00.000-06:002008-11-30T14:07:00.000-06:00lisa -- thanks, I shall add your good advice to my...lisa -- thanks, I shall add your good advice to my intervention repertoire, because you absolutely have the right idea.shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4511287927381998273.post-65258868180440531112008-11-30T13:50:00.000-06:002008-11-30T13:50:00.000-06:00I took notes for next year. You are a wise woman....I took notes for next year. You are a wise woman.<BR/><BR/>(Playing martyr is rampant in our family. I've learned to not engage when the whining starts, lest I break into sharp words about free will and making choices.<BR/><BR/>That's never welcome.)<BR/><BR/>Hope you had a good weekend.Lisa Wheeler Miltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386193798727387546noreply@blogger.com