Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 9204

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Think about it

Posted by BS on July 25, 1999, at 20:02:14

Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
Just think about whose adivise you want to take.

 

Re: Think about it

Posted by David K. on July 25, 1999, at 21:31:23

In reply to Think about it, posted by BS on July 25, 1999, at 20:02:14

> Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
> Just think about whose adivise you want to take.

So..., what's your point?

 

Re: Think about it

Posted by andrewb on July 25, 1999, at 22:10:30

In reply to Re: Think about it, posted by David K. on July 25, 1999, at 21:31:23


> Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
> Just think about whose adivise you want to take.

BS?
I don't think that Racer, St. James or so many others have presented themselves as anything but what they are. They are the voices of personal experience not the voices of detachment. Of course we should be careful about whose advice we take but I think such persons can provide ideas and perspectives one's psychiatrist may ommit.
But, if you don’t mind me asking, are you angry. Do you think their advice could cause people harm?
Finally, let me say that your statement comes off as vindictive, as a kind of backhanded personal attack on Racer and St. James. Is that what you intended?

 

Umm...

Posted by Racer on July 26, 1999, at 11:16:10

In reply to Re: Think about it, posted by andrewb on July 25, 1999, at 22:10:30

BS, what inspired this post? It seems as though you're more angry than the situation warrants, but then my perception may be as warped as you apparently think it is.

As for what I said above, the first doctor I saw did seem threatened by me. I didn't say that I'm "so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks" And I don't believe that I said I was threatening based only on looks. It's interesting to me to see what you've picked out from the posts here, because it seems to me that these must have some personal meaning for you.

And on to St James, I've never heard him 'prescribe' for others, but I have seen his generosity in sharing his experiences with various drugs when asked. That's not 'evil' in any way, that's a really nice, thoughtful, selfless thing to do. It makes people feel better.

So who will I listen to? You, BS (and what an appropriate handle!), who want to hurt; or St James who wants to help? Hm, mental health really isn't a morality issue, and I'll stick with St James.

 

Re: Umm...

Posted by JohnL on July 26, 1999, at 15:25:29

In reply to Umm..., posted by Racer on July 26, 1999, at 11:16:10

I respect your opinion BS, though I may not agree with it. I respect the opinions of everyone else here, and sometimes don't agree with them either. Doesn't matter. There is a wealth of personal experience information available to use or discard as I see fit. I happen to find 99% of it worthy for thought. Even though my psychiatrist is in his 60's, has been around the block, has seen it all, has worked with the heavy hitters in the world (including the popular names we see on the net), he continues to learn a lot from the info I bring him from these discussions. There is no wiser source of education than personal experience, in my opinion. Respectfully, JohnL.

 

Re: Think about it

Posted by saintjames on July 26, 1999, at 16:49:18

In reply to Think about it, posted by BS on July 25, 1999, at 20:02:14

> Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
> Just think about whose adivise you want to take.

James here....

Only point I want to make is that I don’t treat anyone, I am a lay person. I work as a peer counselor thru a non-profit in Santa Fe. A PC is someone with a disability who has coped well with their disability, has gone thru training and works with other disabled persons (who would prefer never to be labeled as sick). The major thrust of my work is independent living skills, allowing disabled persons to be more independent.
Lots of my time is spent on funding issues and giving referrals and info. Since PC’s tend to see people at their home and also have disabilities themselves, clients are often more open about problems or abuse than they are in a doc’s office. I am not qualified, nor would I ever try the treat these issues; I give referrals to the approprate person(s) and support the client if they chose to get treatment.

James


 

Is anyone perfect?

Posted by vms on July 26, 1999, at 18:01:08

In reply to Re: Think about it, posted by saintjames on July 26, 1999, at 16:49:18

Do you really trust the advice of someone that has never experienced any difficulty in life? We always have the choice to follow advice, or not follow. I am fortunate not to have a psychiatric disability, but in trying to help the people in my life that do, I trust the experiences of people that have. I'd rather listen to someone who has heard voices to know what it feels like rather than a shrink that hasn't. I'd rather hear about what med reactions feel like from someone who has lived through them, rather than trust a doctor that doesn't think they are a big deal. Do you trust anyone? > >

Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
> > Just think about whose adivise you want to take.
>
> James here....
>
> Only point I want to make is that I don’t treat anyone, I am a lay person. I work as a peer counselor thru a non-profit in Santa Fe. A PC is someone with a disability who has coped well with their disability, has gone thru training and works with other disabled persons (who would prefer never to be labeled as sick). The major thrust of my work is independent living skills, allowing disabled persons to be more independent.
> Lots of my time is spent on funding issues and giving referrals and info. Since PC’s tend to see people at their home and also have disabilities themselves, clients are often more open about problems or abuse than they are in a doc’s office. I am not qualified, nor would I ever try the treat these issues; I give referrals to the approprate person(s) and support the client if they chose to get treatment.
>
> James

 

Re: Is anyone perfect?

Posted by Roo on July 27, 1999, at 7:29:25

In reply to Is anyone perfect?, posted by vms on July 26, 1999, at 18:01:08

Funny, I had the same feeling as vms did when I
read BS's post...I wouldn't WANT anyone treating
me who hadn't had some personal experience with
depression (whether it's with themselves or someone
they love). I'm certainly not militant about it,
I'll take good knowledge wherever I can get it,
but I guess I mean that it's comforting for me
to get help from a person that has empathy, that
really understands, from the heart, the pain these
issues can cause.
It was really comforting to me when my therapist
revealed that she needed to take ad's at one
point, and was frustrated with all the side effects,
but happy with how much they helped her...
I know she's struggled lots with self esteem
issues, and has worked through them, and that
gives me faith and inspiration, not distrust...

 

Re: Think about it

Posted by anna on July 27, 1999, at 15:19:16

In reply to Think about it, posted by BS on July 25, 1999, at 20:02:14

> Racer is so beautiful that her own theropist won't treat her because she is insure about her own looks. St. James is sick himself, yet he treats sick people.
> Just think about whose adivise you want to take.


BS I think you miss the point of this board

 

Re: Is anyone perfect?

Posted by claudeah on August 13, 1999, at 1:04:56

In reply to Re: Is anyone perfect?, posted by Roo on July 27, 1999, at 7:29:25

I call it a "wounded healer" and I wouldn't trade my 'wounded' therapist for the world. If someone hasn't experienced the gut retching pain, how can they understand it???


> Funny, I had the same feeling as vms did when I
> read BS's post...I wouldn't WANT anyone treating
> me who hadn't had some personal experience with
> depression (whether it's with themselves or someone
> they love). I'm certainly not militant about it,
> I'll take good knowledge wherever I can get it,
> but I guess I mean that it's comforting for me
> to get help from a person that has empathy, that
> really understands, from the heart, the pain these
> issues can cause.
> It was really comforting to me when my therapist
> revealed that she needed to take ad's at one
> point, and was frustrated with all the side effects,
> but happy with how much they helped her...
> I know she's struggled lots with self esteem
> issues, and has worked through them, and that
> gives me faith and inspiration, not distrust...


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