Dr. R. U. Forereel Opens Up

Yeah, Another Blogger

Regular readers of this publication might recall at least one or two of the articles in which I detail my encounters with my psychiatrist Dr. R. U. Forereel. For years and years I’ve been seeing Dr. Forereel on a monthly basis. She is a prickly sort, and rather unpredictable in her behavior, but I’m pleased with the improvements I’ve made under her guidance. When I began therapy with her those many moons ago, my happiness level, on a scale of 1 to 10, was 2, which is horrendously low. Due to the valuable insights and suggestions my doctor has given me, it now is at 4, which is pathetic but at least not horrendous. I don’t know about you, but I’ll take pathetic over horrendous any day. Hell, progress is progress! In my book, Dr. Forereel is a winner. And, not surprisingly, she surprised the heck out of me last month during my most recent session with her.

“Nice to see you, Neil,” she said groggily when I entered her office and eased myself into the patient’s chair. As I’m sure just about anyone would have, I regarded her face intently, because bags larger and darker than those in a box of Lipton tea hung below her eyes.

Taken aback by her appearance, I asked if everything was alright.

“Oh yes, Neil. Life is treating me just fine. But I got no sleep whatsoever overnight, which accounts for the pouches you’ve been unable to take your eyes off of. Didn’t anyone ever tell you that it’s rude to stare, young man? And I say young facetiously, of course. Neil, my temporary facial droopings are absolutely lovely compared to the permanent, deep and innumerable wrinkles etched into your aged puss.”

“Yes, doctor, I’m old, if not older, than dirt. Thank you so much for reminding me of this fact. But, getting back to your baggy eyes, what kept you up all night?”

“Well, I’d heard a lot about it, so I binge-watched Netflix’s new reality series, I’m Not Looking For Love, I’m Looking To Get Laid. Neil, this show is fantastic! In each episode, girls and guys in their 20s and 30s hook up quickly and get it on vigorously. These people are so real and honest, not only with themselves but also with each other. They are not the least bit reluctant to grab life by the horns and enjoy it to the max. If everyone were as well-adjusted and pretense-free as they are, therapists would be out of business. It’s a good thing for me that such is not the case. Neil, I urge you to watch this show. You could learn life lessons from it. There’s a real chance it would help raise your happiness level.”

“Doctor, based on what you’ve described, this series might raise more than my happiness level, if you know what I mean. The show sounds tremendously exciting. I imagine it could teach me a few tricks, no?”

“Indeed, Neil. That’s true for nearly everybody, seeing how graphic and unfiltered each episode is. It’s not true for me, though. I’m far more experienced than you would imagine. Neil, you must promise never to mention to anybody what I’m about to reveal to you. Okay?”

“Of course. My lips are tightly sealed.”

“Good. Now, I’m sure you know how monstrously high the costs of medical schooling are. I would have put myself deeply in debt had I not figured out a way to generate hefty income along the path to becoming a psychiatrist. So, I did. Neil, while in med school I acted in adult films. Scores of them. I was known as Miss Duzzitall, and do it all I truly did. Plus, I always wore a mask in the films. To this day, thank heavens, that mask has prevented Miss Duzzitall’s true identity from becoming public knowledge. Oh, I had such a marvelous time. My co-workers were hot and adventurous. As was I.”

“Doctor, I’m almost speechless. You’ve never struck me as the libidinous type at all.”

“Neil, I’ve learned to suppress that side of me. Which perhaps is a mistake. But I have no intention of jeopardizing my professional career. I’m an esteemed therapist, and I want to keep it that way.”

“Doctor Forereel, I’ve always admired you. And now you’ve grown bigger in my eyes than ever before. You are such a complex, fascinating individual.”

“Thank you, Neil. But enough about me. Which of your numerous problems should we focus on today?”

Readers, the remainder of that session was duller than dishwater. I won’t bother going into it. However, despite what I promised Dr. Forereel, there is no way I can keep quiet about the juicy details she spilled to me. Needless to say, I have full confidence in your discretion and good judgment. Meaning, I know you won’t tell a soul!

74 thoughts on “Dr. R. U. Forereel Opens Up”

  1. Unknown's avatar Anonymous June 16, 2026 / 12:12 am

    Thank U for lighting up my day. ~AOC~ ☕️☕️🌞

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  2. Suzanne's avatar Suzanne June 16, 2026 / 12:23 am

    If that Dr is for real I would kick those visits down the road and put it down to experience not to be repeated. Fun story.

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  3. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar Lynette d'Arty-Cross June 16, 2026 / 12:43 am

    Your and Dr Foreel’s secret is definitely safe with me, Neil, as I’m sure it is with all of your other readers! We have it locked down!

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  5. johnlmalone's avatar johnlmalone June 16, 2026 / 1:12 am

    this was a ripper, Neil; enjoyed it tremendously; heck, I’m still laughing 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  6. Ortensia's avatar Ortensia June 16, 2026 / 2:39 am

    My lips will be sealed, once I’ll managed to close my mouth because it is still open in a big fat laugh at the moment 😂great story!
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    I wouldn’t go to neither horrendous nor pathetic but would just focus on the jump from 2 to 4. You doubled your level of happiness, if that’s not progress??????!!!!!!

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  7. gabychops's avatar gabychops June 16, 2026 / 3:05 am

    Thank you so much, Neil, for the wonderfully amusing account of your visit to the imaginary Dr. R. U. Forereel! She always makes me laugh and boosts my happiness!

    Joanna

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  8. swabby429's avatar swabby429 June 16, 2026 / 3:38 am

    That sounds like a stimulating reality show. I wonder if it will ever appear on YouTube. 😉

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  10. Yvonne Beumkes's avatar Yvonne Beumkes June 16, 2026 / 5:43 am

    I am quite sure that your happiness scale reached 10, when you wrote this hilarious piece. A great read and I will keep my lips sealed.

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    • Yeah, Another Blogger's avatar Yeah, Another Blogger June 16, 2026 / 3:44 pm

      For several weeks I couldn’t think of a story idea that interested me. I’m glad that eventually I thought of this one.

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  12. Monkey's Tale's avatar Monkey's Tale June 16, 2026 / 6:47 am

    Your secret is safe with me, but I wonder if your psychiatrist wishes she were in the new series rather than watching. Maggie

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  13. richardbist's avatar richardbist June 16, 2026 / 6:54 am

    The good doctor’s secret is safe for now, my friend! 🤣

    This was a great read and made me laugh out loud this morning, so thank you for starting my day off with a smile.

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  14. Denise Denton Thiery's avatar Denise Denton Thiery June 16, 2026 / 7:00 am

    Omg. Hilarious! Love the doctor’s name also. Creative piece, Neil. Leaves me wondering what (if any) of it is real. Good one.

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  15. Deb's avatar Deb June 16, 2026 / 7:27 am

    OMG Neil! This is the best Dr. Forereel story you have ever shared. Who would have guessed, and to open up to you like that. I’m sure you were honored.

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  17. Unknown's avatar Joyce Hamilton June 16, 2026 / 7:50 am

    Amusing lips are sealed!

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  19. Paula B's avatar Paula B June 16, 2026 / 9:06 am

    This is one of the best Forereel stories yet! But what I’m curious about is: what thought or event gave you the inspiration for this particular tale?

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    • Yeah, Another Blogger's avatar Yeah, Another Blogger June 16, 2026 / 3:53 pm

      Originally, the tale went in a direction that I realized wasn’t funny. Fortunately, something better popped into my head.

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  20. Indira's avatar Indira June 16, 2026 / 9:58 am

    I am reading Dr R U F’s story for the first time…I enjoyed it!

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  21. Helen Devries's avatar Helen Devries June 16, 2026 / 9:59 am

    Sounds as if the roles were reversed this time…

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  22. shoreacres's avatar shoreacres June 16, 2026 / 10:33 am

    Huh. As I read, I was sure the good Doc would follow the example of innumerable schoolteachers, dental assistants, and postal workers and go the Onlyfans route. I suppose she couldn’t resist an environment that allowed her to analyze the psyches of her fellow ‘actors.’

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  26. Alyson's avatar Alyson June 16, 2026 / 12:00 pm

    Very funny. Dr Forereel is not who I thought she was at all!

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  27. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell June 16, 2026 / 12:17 pm

    I can’t imagine Forereel has only helped you get to a 4. That’s a lot of dough for a two place move. I guess she is good for a laugh so may be worth it. Fun post Neil.

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  28. Sherri MP's avatar Sherri MP June 16, 2026 / 12:21 pm

    My lips are sealed. What a wonderful post — love the name of the psychiatrist!

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  29. Kounselling's avatar Kounselling June 16, 2026 / 1:19 pm

    You always come across to me as satisfied and content with your life in the posts I read so far.
    So this must be fictional? As such it’s written in your usual happy style, I’d say.
    That’s always good. Everyone likes it. Well done.

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  31. Unknown's avatar Anonymous June 16, 2026 / 1:33 pm

    I think I ran across Dr. Forereel in an earlier life. But she promised not to talk about it . . .

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  33. Unknown's avatar Anonymous June 16, 2026 / 2:13 pm

    A most enjoyable read … as always!

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  35. Unknown's avatar Anonymous June 16, 2026 / 3:05 pm

    Being a lover of dialogue in my own writing, I really enjoyed this conversation! You should bill RUF for the therapy you provide her!

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  37. Diana L Forsberg's avatar Diana L Forsberg June 16, 2026 / 4:39 pm

    Oh, my goodness! I promise to only tell a few folks. But you might want a new psychiatrist because after years and years, you should at least be at a 4.5 or so. Anyhow, this was a fun read. Thanks for the laugh.

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