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A Betoota man’s reluctant decision to visit a therapist has today been rewarded with high praise.
Not so much for his decision to unchain himself from the stoic Australian stereotype of never seeking help, but instead, praise for his ability to put away schooners.
In conversation with a professionally certified psychologist, local man Craig Muster (29) had hope to discuss his well-known rejection of committed relationships, and his niggling authority complex.
But instead, the shrink asked him about how his weekend was.
“Oh it was pretty big” said Craig.
His psychologist, Dr Gillette, started paying closer attention with a wry grin.
“Haha what are we talking?” asked the shrink.
“Well,” said Craig.
“Started at the Bowlo on Friday arvo with the boys. That turned into a random kick on with these chicks who were having work drinks”
Dr Gillette gets a twinkle in his eye.
“Haha and then what?”
“Well… Ended up getting fuck all sleep and then heading down to the footy with the boys the next day on the hill. On the cans all arvo haha”
Dr Gillette is now showing signs of FOMO.
“Ahah fuck yeah”
Craig keeps going “Out to the pub after for a couple hours and then out to the club”
“Farkkkk” says she the shrink.
“How’d you pull up after that?”
“Yeah not too bad surprisingly” says Craig.
“Got a root. It was an ex but still”
The shrink laughs.
“Fuck yeah lad. Still counts”
“How ya doing today?”
Craig ponders.
“Bit dusty but yeah doing alright”
The shrink has a diagnosis.
“Killing it lad”
