petalfrog

Taylor is a perfect example of why the average 23-year-old is not ready to be a mental health counselor. She's obviously very bright with her educational background and having completed a two year master's program by age 23; however, she does not have the maturity to NOT offer her opinion of others' psychological functioning. I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, completed at age 32, and learned over my academic training that it is not our place (and, in fact, can be considered unethical) to offer psychological opinions about people in our circles. I would certainly never say my opinions to someone's face who did not ask for my opinion. She is showing a very unlikable and immature side of herself. I wouldn't be surprised if she has difficulty being hired after this.

The song choices this week were generally abysmal... very pandering and not well suited to the majority of the singers. While I appreciated Christian's voice, his song choice felt too much like church to me and not enough like something that could play on the radio. Brendan's cover of Angel was truly horrific. That song has been played out to the death and needs to be put to rest. Billy is so bland. I don't remember what Aaron sang but it was not suited to that gravelly tone. The coaches chose songs with zero edge or interest and it really showed. Compare the solo songs to Ali and Brendan's super fun and skillful duet. That was awesome! I also loved how they seemed to be crushing on each other hard in their duet intro package.

Thank you Lallalla!

Totally... When he left the house to go to the store to get more alcohol first thing in the morning b/c of the shakes and seizures I said to my boyfriend, "does it NOT occur to him to go the ER right now instead??" And my boyfriend, he of past alcohol dependence, goes "What do you mean?" Then I reminded myself that my boyfriend never once called 911 or thought to seek help to stop when he was in the throes of alcohol withdrawals... instead his solution was to keep drinking, but in smaller amounts until he could gradually wean himself off. If I was THAT sick I would call a doctor, but that's not what the dependent alcoholic does. I literally had to force him in the car to go to a doctor who would detox him as an outpatient... I had a solution that would be MORE comfortable than his plan but he still thought his was better. I think the alcohol itself (beyond the addiction thoughts/needs) must do something to their brain function to make medical help not even blip on the radar as an option.

Busted out my DSM-5 to double-check but Daniel would be unlikely to meet criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia because he hasn't had any breakdown in daily functioning (self-care, hygiene, relationships, work, etc.) directly as a result of the "voices" or belief in his paranormal powers. Even his manners seemed somewhat intact... offering to walk his buddy out. Schizophrenia is first and foremost a thought disorder that prevents (when untreated) "normal" ability to take care of oneself or engage in productive engagement in societal expectation.His functioning has been destroyed because of the alcohol, sure, but seemingly not from a thought disorder itself. He could certainly meet for a long-term delusional disorder, where there is a formed delusion but no other functioning is impacted. I don't really have any firm beliefs about whether people can in fact have paranormal beliefs but I am not so quick to write him off as a "psychotic mental illness" person. I'd think some form of personality disorder might even suit him a little better... I was wondering if he actually played up the amount he was drinking and using pills. It would go along with the suspicions of faking the lupus or exaggerating the seizures/DTs. I literally cannot fathom how he could put that much "downer" in his body and not go into central nervous system failure. Even my boyfriend who is a recovering alcoholic (with physical dependence who could drink a 750ml a day) was like "how on earth is this possible??" And then to have had a healthy physical? No liver damage?? Either way, he looked like terribly ill, even at follow-up, and I am sure his brain is completely atrophied. I was also very disturbed that they did not immediately take him to an ER when he had taken an undefined amount of pills and alcohol and had a significant change in presentation from previous days. He barely seemed drunk or buzzed most of the time, but suddenly was barely awake or coherent? I would think that, at the very least, "cover your ass" would come into play and they'd want him monitored at a hospital. Then could he even really consent to treatment? Then we see him talking to Candy and all of a sudden he's talking about God and "blessings"? As someone who felt rejected and marginalized by Christianity as a youth? Someone who had a career/"gift" that is in direct opposition of many Christian beliefs? No discussion about sending him to a secular recovery location? I do not believe he would suddenly buy into the religious aspect of many 12-step programs. I have no hope that he will maintain sobriety and he is surely not long for this life.

Is it just me or is there even less "substance" or "get to know you" or "practical" conversations this season? I am having a hard time seeing how Jojo could be falling in love with any of these guys because we have seen nothing of their personalities in any conversations (*puke*). It's all kissing and "I'm so glad you're here" and "I'm falling for you." I know this is part and parcel for the show but it seems that's ALL we've had this semester. That's why I kind of liked the moment when she was like "yeah Wells that was the moment!" because it felt silly and semi-real. I'm feeling pretty disappointed by this season for the reasons above. Also found Alex to be whiny and James T to be a little *too much.* Like I worry he might be a bit unstable. Jojo looked gorgeous in that blue dress but her stylists REALLY need to do something with her hair. A blowout or an updo or a ponytail. Something.

Do you mean Luke? Because Alex was on the 2:1 and looks more like a James Marsden-Tom Cruise hybrid. Agreed Luke came across very well. I got frustrated that she seems to be putting all this pressure on Jordan ("I get nervous around you") when he clearly wants to get to know her organically. Have a conversation with him Jojo! That would reduce some of the nerves and concerns. Chad walking through the woods and showing up at the house really pushes at my limits of tolerance for manufactured drama. I refuse to believe they don't immediately shuttle the eliminated folks into cars to head to their seclusion. There's no reason for him to be wandering around in the dark. That makes me mad. I'm a "wrong reasons" viewer but it doesn't mean I don't want to see some romance and fun. The entire "Previously on" from last night's episode was all Chad drama. I want to see dates and let the drama happen organically. We don't need all these shenanigans. I also think that in earlier seasons the threat of violence would have been enough to get him kicked off by producers. I am glad Jojo said she didn't like his default to threats of violence but I wish she'd also brought up (since she stresses the need to be safe) that his behavior also raised concern about risk for domestic violence from him... it's like no one seemed to recognize that this is not just about his threats to the guys. I'm not saying the man has ever or would ever engage in domestic violence but let's also talk about the reason why his actions are concerns within the context of a romantic relationship.

Seems the show dropped a few plot points along the way. What ever happened to the kid from the first episode who was found alive in the woods? You'd think the police, Sarah, or Dylan would want to talk to him at some point. No revisit to Ariel after being found? Any investigation into Vaughn to see if he was also the Executioner (especially as his body was never found). I feel like I missed something why 3 months after Tom killed himself the town was secure the Executioner was gone? Did something happen in that slaughterhouse that I missed?And why did the Executioner stop running? In the first episode, it was something striking and unique to see the killer running, then in this episode when he is following Sarah through the streets he's just strolling along yet still very close behind her. I realize Cam was guiding most of the police investigation but I would have liked to see some investigation after he died. If I ignore all this stuff, I did enjoy the show just for being something different.

I'd read that the names are written on the roses... at points you could see Jojo reading the names. The subtle change in her facial expression--a little flare of anger--was noticeable to me when Daniel's name was called. She did not put him on her list and that was clearly producer manipulation. Something tells me a handler will get an earful. There's is no way the kilt guy should have gone home over him. Speaking of... why was everyone so terrified of a kilt? I'm a hasher and kilts are common-place among hashers and very manly! When Jake walked in I literally pointed at my door and yelled "GET OUT!" What a completely unnecessary set of drama. Luke the cowboy was pretty... Jordan looks like a more well-proportioned Shawn Booth (Kaitlyn's fiance). It was eerie to me.

I too was confused by the vent situation. I rewound and the vent was in the waiting room and seemed that you could only hear from one specific spot which is where the perp deliberately sat. I find it hard to believe he showed up so early each week to hear enough of this guy's life to steal his identity. Also, why wasn't he one of the patients interviewed by the team? Wouldn't it make the most sense to look in the schedule, see who was scheduled for that window and then interview that person? Also, I was amused at the many, handsome, fit male patients being seen at a state psychiatric hospital (I think we are supposed to believe the detectives narrowed it down to people who could physically play Calvin... but how did they even do that?). Also, does HIPPA end when the provider dies? I would think not? Could they even pull in all those patients without subpoenas? Way too plot-holey for me but why am I questioning? I also felt the Tara & Mitchie thing was a little lame but I am glad they didn't commit to the kiss. At least they both looked terrified and aware of the damage what they were doing could be. Has Tara been written as bisexual or having had previous relationships with men? Erika was a big whatever to me but what was happening with her crazy eyes during that breakup scene?

Is there any chance the show will submit Yael Grobglas for an Emmy? Her turn as Petra has always been amazing but seeing what she's done with Aneska has been spectacular. I'd fully buy they were played by two separate actresses as every aspect is so different and fully realized. And Aneska has been played as a comedic character to Petra's tight one.

I was more confused about how Christian was unable to work in welding yet could then go on to tattooing? As far as I can tell both require excellent visual-spatial skills, precision, organization, ability to sit in uncomfortable positions for a long time, and fine motor skills. The only difference I could tell would be the weight of the machines? I'd like to know more about how why he couldn't weld but could transition to tattooing. My biggest problem with his eagle tattoo is that it seemed tilted on her leg and the flower was extraneous and stupid.

I know I am way late to the party on this one but I will be moving to Atlanta and LOVED Sam and Neil's first (and second) house. Can anyone tell me the specific neighborhood they lived in or if they by some miracle know the realtor they may have used??

I know I am way late to the party on this one but I will be moving to Atlanta and LOVED Sam and Neil's first (and second) house. Can anyone tell me the specific neighborhood they lived in or if they by some miracle know the realtor they may have used??

Totally agreed. Cersei's hair appeared 2 inches longer than during her walk (if memory serves right)... so at least two months later, yet everything else was within a day or two of the last events. I asked this exact question! Plus the dogs had handlers... where did they go? Did they all just chicken out and run back to the castle? Plus bloodhounds as man-eating dogs? They don't look intimidating enough> I was expecting a Hound of the Baskervilles scenario. I also thought that Doran's right-hand man was killed too easily for one simple dagger attack in the back nonetheless. He's a massive guy so hard to believe a little dagger could kill him that easily. Plus I don't recall seeing him on the ground on other shots. Appears the continuity police were lazy this week....