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Posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
> And as a side note, Scott, I certainly appreciate all the research and thought that goes into your posts. I hope you don't ever feel taken for granted.
> > I sometimes wonder. It's hard to tell.
I take this back. You are NOT a side note. You are the resident Pdoc. I cant imagine Babble with out you. It would have shut down a long time ago. You set the tone here. There are no moderators here but single handedly you have managed to keep this site alive. I really believe that. And it helps so many.
When I go to do a search on Babble, I often include SLS because I know I will find accurate, often current, and well thought out information.
> I hope you, and all the posters who contribute here, know how much your/their insight means to people who come here for not only an ear, but for answers/strategies/and ideas as well.> > I hope this is true. I wish I had a better track record for helping people to feel better.
Seriously??? You have helped TONS of posters and lurkers over the years. I'm shocked that you feel this way.
> I try not to be lazy in educating myself. I wish I had more to offer here. Its just for me, depression robs me of much of my cognitive ability. Nothing sticks :(
> > Yes. I know this very well. Repetition helps.
You show great empathy and patience towards others. I am frequently in awe of your unselfish dedication to this site.
You may not get paid for your work (and it IS work) but you provide an invaluable service to this community.
> Thanks, Jade.> Scott
Don't thank me. You are the one who deserves thanks.
And please don't be pissed at me for posting this. I just want you to know you are appreciated more than you know.
Jade
Posted by Tomatheus on March 10, 2016, at 17:19:28
In reply to Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
Jade,
I just wanted to say that I wholeheartedly agree with the comments that you made to Scott. I know that you were sharing your own thoughts about why Scott is such a valuable asset to these forums, but much of what you wrote actually expressed many of the thoughts that I've had concerning the sheer amount of good that Scott does on this site day in and day out, and usually even multiple times a day. Along the lines of what you wrote, I think that Scott's ongoing contributions to this site are a huge part of why I find these forums to be a place that's worth visiting -- a place where most of the members are extremely respectful and understanding of one another despite the fact that there's been no formal moderation here for at least several months, a place where members can and oftentimes do offer previously unconsidered ideas for treatments and for how to cope with and successfully manage mental health conditions, and a place where the members generally take great care to make sure that the information they offer to one another is as accurate, complete, and relevant as possible. I mean this as no slight to any of the other members here who offer helpful information, insights, and support to other members, but I don't think that I can truthfully evaluate the value of the contributions that are made by those of us who post to Psycho-Babble without saying that Scott has done more than any other member here to help make this site a place that I like to keep visiting.
Scott is extremely knowledgeable about psychopharmacolgy, mental health research, and all sorts of interventions that people can use to improve their mental health, and in my view, he uses this knowledge with great tenacity to help better the lives of those who come to this site. When other members here are going through trying times -- whether they're distressed because of events in their lives, because of symptoms of the mental health conditions that they live with, because of difficulties and frustrations associated with medications and/or other treatments that they might be utilizing, because they might have felt hurt by something that somebody else on this site or elsewhere said, or for some other reason -- Scott is among the first to offer consolation, reassurance, and helpful guidance to help ease the discomfort that the members are experiencing. I consider myself to be among the many who have been helped by Scott's empathetic, encouraging, resourceful, solution-oriented, and wise words, and even though I might not always convey the level of gratitude that I feel for the positive manner in which Scott has touched my life though what he's written to me and to others on this site, I'll try to convey my gratitude now by saying this: Scott thanks God for pharmaceuticals, but I thank God for Scott.
So, the thanks that I have to offer are both to Jade and to Scott: to Jade to conveying so well to Scott some sentiments about the valuable role that he plays in making this site the positive resource and support forum that it is, and to Scott for your tireless efforts to help to improve the lives of those here on Psycho-Babble in any way you can. This Web site is without question so much better than it might otherwise be because of what you write here, and I think that the people here (myself most definitely included) are, as well.
Tomatheus
Posted by linkadge on March 10, 2016, at 18:11:17
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc » J Kelly, posted by Tomatheus on March 10, 2016, at 17:19:28
Yeah, Dr. Bob should have a little plaque made up and sent to SLS.
He's been here before me which takes us back at least ~16 years!
Linkadge
Posted by zonked on March 10, 2016, at 20:06:40
In reply to Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
I almost said something that might be too dramatic, but I *really* don't know what I would have done without you, SLS. Your experience and wisdom (both your personal experiences and the experiences you've relayed of people you've encountered in your journey) has been so helpful to me and many others.
When in the worst of despair I often thought about your posts which gave me a glimmer of hope, even
far and away from the computer or the smartphone.
I still come here first when I have questions about - well - anything mental health related.This board turned me onto Nardil which has saved my life and provided the support, knowledge, and experience so difficult to find in person.
Knowledgeable, kind, vulnerable, and real - you are everything most psychiatrists should be, but aren't!
(I'm learning to be more vulnerable in therapy -) often I am embarrassed to check in here and see how you're doing because I've left the board for awhile, distracted with other things. But this place has been a constant source of hope and information for me. We, the informed patients sharing information, hope, and experience with each other, is what mental health support is all about...
How ARE you doing, anyway? What are you taking?
This board and you in particular, our humble resident expert, have been SO MUCH MORE valuable to me than 95% of my office visits. Hats off!
-z
Rx regime:
Nardil 90mg/day depression/GAD
Prazosin 2mg ptsd
Fish Oil 4800mg (depression/anxiety benefit? unknown.)
Klonopin 0.5mg sig: 1tb q4h prn anxiety nte 2 tbs. in any 12-hour period (can go 2-3 days without taking it now!)
Doxylamine Succinate 25-50mg prn hs insomniaConsidering adding back Focalin XR at next appointment for bothersome ADHD symptoms.
> > > I sometimes wonder. It's hard to tell.
>
> I take this back. You are NOT a side note. You are the resident Pdoc. I cant imagine Babble with out you. It would have shut down a long time ago. You set the tone here. There are no moderators here but single handedly you have managed to keep this site alive. I really believe that. And it helps so many.
>
> When I go to do a search on Babble, I often include SLS because I know I will find accurate, often current, and well thought out information.
>
>
> > I hope you, and all the posters who contribute here, know how much your/their insight means to people who come here for not only an ear, but for answers/strategies/and ideas as well.
>
> > > I hope this is true. I wish I had a better track record for helping people to feel better.
>
> Seriously??? You have helped TONS of posters and lurkers over the years. I'm shocked that you feel this way.
>
> > I try not to be lazy in educating myself. I wish I had more to offer here. Its just for me, depression robs me of much of my cognitive ability. Nothing sticks :(
>
> > > Yes. I know this very well. Repetition helps.
>
> You show great empathy and patience towards others. I am frequently in awe of your unselfish dedication to this site.
>
> You may not get paid for your work (and it IS work) but you provide an invaluable service to this community.
>
>
> > Thanks, Jade.
>
> > Scott
>
> Don't thank me. You are the one who deserves thanks.
>
> And please don't be pissed at me for posting this. I just want you to know you are appreciated more than you know.
>
> Jade
>
Posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2016, at 23:31:07
In reply to Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
I concur 100%, Jade. It was Scott's thoughtfulness that drew me back.
I receive seasonal messages from Scott, wishing me well, even after a long time away from here.
More than this one time, Scott's thoughtfulness drew me back. And what do I discover anew? Scott, keeping it real, and keeping it alive. Always thoughtful, always supportive. The backbone of Babble.
Kind regards, Scott.
Lar
Posted by Tabitha on March 11, 2016, at 0:25:09
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by Larry Hoover on March 10, 2016, at 23:31:07
Adding to all the positive sentiments expressed about Scott. I was really pleased to find him still posting here. Well I'm pleased to find everyone, but Scott in particular is one kind & intelligent voice I remembered.
Posted by SLS on March 11, 2016, at 5:42:14
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by Tabitha on March 11, 2016, at 0:25:09
I am taken aback by these messages - driven to tears. I don't know what to say.
Thank you all.
- Scott
Posted by J Kelly on March 11, 2016, at 9:09:34
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by linkadge on March 10, 2016, at 18:11:17
> Yeah, Dr. Bob should have a little plaque made up and sent to SLS.
>
> Linkadge
Stop getting all emotional on us Linkadge. Its embarrassing.:)
Jade
Posted by linkadge on March 11, 2016, at 16:27:09
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc » linkadge, posted by J Kelly on March 11, 2016, at 9:09:34
No, I'm serious!
Anyone who has contributed to a board like this for a few decades, should have some formal gesture of appreciation.
Linkadge
Posted by J Kelly on March 11, 2016, at 21:55:41
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc » J Kelly, posted by linkadge on March 11, 2016, at 16:27:09
> No, I'm serious!
I'm sure you are!
>
> Anyone who has contributed to a board like this for a few decades, should have some formal gesture of appreciation.
>
> Linkadge
I doubt that Scott (and I mean this in the most respectful way) gives a rat's *ss about a plaque or any other "formal gesture of appreciation". He just cares about making a difference IMHO. Scott and I are not close but I recognize intelligence, kindness, and a generous spirit when I see it.Jade
Ps- I think you referred to me as menopausal once lol. Maybe this is where my hostility comes from.
Affectionately,
Jade
Posted by B2chica on March 14, 2016, at 14:26:08
In reply to Scott-Resident Pdoc, posted by J Kelly on March 10, 2016, at 11:01:38
i couldnt agree more with all the accolades given to scott here.
and i am happy someone did this. it is the complex and the simple responses he gives both equally valued.
thank you scott. for being you. and for being here.
b2
Posted by Horse on March 19, 2016, at 2:07:42
In reply to Re: Scott-Resident Pdoc - thank you SLS » J Kelly, posted by zonked on March 10, 2016, at 20:06:40
>The backbone of Babble.
Tis true. Scott and the wonderful Dinah.
This is the end of the thread.
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