Posted by cubbybear on November 26, 2004, at 0:28:04
In reply to Re: illness or the thoughts of a rational human being? » linkadge, posted by lostforwards on November 25, 2004, at 13:17:06
>> Everything mental has some biological component. There's no question. Depression, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar are much more clear than Pedophillia.
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> It seems that they're just trying to treat the symptoms. Have any of these people tried psychotherapy?For the paedophiliacs who wish to seek counselling, there is a vicious Catch-22 involved. Thanks to the mandatory reporting laws that were enacted in this great country of ours, nothing is "sacred" anymore. A psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, or other professional is required by law to report to the police any client who openly admits to harboring thoughts that involve real or fantasized "child abuse." If the therapist does not report, he/she risks going to jail. If he/she does report, it's bye-bye for the client, who will probablty be incarcerated. Tragically, those who need help the most are not being treated for fear of being arrested and charged.
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