Problem Solvers Inc.

Some folk like the heel; I prefer the toe.

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)_/¯

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

Look at all that sexy, sexy bread...

Emily would totally be into it

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

Mild anti-anxiety meds have totally changed my life for the better. Used to panic attack almost every day. They didn't make me a zombie, they made me 'me' again. Worked way better than CBT therapy. And I was scared of taking them for years.

Better living through chemistry isn't just the motto of alchemists and goblins. It's both a mood and has helped billions throughout time and civilisation. Always worth giving it a shot compared to just suffering.

So we’ve had finger guns, and those look suspiciously like jazz hands… is Yay working through what passed for memes in the 90’s/00’s?

Oh geeperz I’ve had some “fun” experiences with psychiatric medicine. … Elliot, you’re good m’man.

Therapist here Can confirm, have not called anyone 'just crazy' But I definitely have sounded like Yay before and they are sending me lololol

Speaking from experience, very exciting. Terrifying, but exciting

You can trust Dr Yay! Dr Yay has a PhD in Mentalstronamy and Mentalstrology! Definitely well qualified to advise you on your mental health. You're in good hands, Elliot!

Yay got the ball rolling, and I think that's worth at least partial credit

Renee and Yay make a good team.

Yay's an idiot. But at least now they're talking about it?

Better living through chemistry

Yay’s naïveté is actually pretty charming. And weirdly persuasive. Like, who wants to let them down after a showing like this?

Is Elliot basically kneeling behind the counter?

They're the cutest and they're so good at helping 🥺

Yay no.

You're nailing this, Yay.

They're actually doing a decent job of breaking this one open, despite themselves

Normally I'm scolding Yay, but I think they're onto something! #psychoactivechemicalgang

Experimenting on my primitive brain with chemicals has made me whatever it is I am today!

This reminded me of reading a study about hallucinogens being used in conjunction with therapy to help treat soldiers who suffer from PTSD.

I miss the Flying Roombas.

Everything that Yay is saying is *technically* true, but...

I'd think he should seek out a real, flesh and blood therapist. It seems the Yay hasn't downloaded therapist.exe yet.

I'm so grateful that I was able to get all my fears about antidepressants out the first time I talked with my doctor about them so that we could agree on a plan for dealing with side effects.

Problem solving is hard! If only Lottie and Glem were here!

I love you Yay, but please SHUT UP!!

I do like my psychoactive chemicals...

Yay’s face in panel three is the best so far

When does Roko sneak in to sniff the bread? That’s my question.

mmm psychoactive substances

Better living through pharmacology…

id go to yay for therapy