Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 536372

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reporter seeks interviews

Posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

Hi, I'm a reporter with the New York Times. I’m looking for people to interview for an article about the growing number of Americans who are self-diagnosing their own ailments and self-prescribing their own remedies. The idea is to document an emerging medical culture in which people rely on their own instincts and knowledge gleaned from the collective wisdom in communities like the Psycho-Babble boards to figure out what they need to feel better, instead of (or in addition to) the traditional doctor’s advice. If you’re willing to share your experiences on this subject, please email me at amy@nytimes.com and let me know how best to contact you. If privacy is a concern, I would not necessarily need to use your name in the article.
thanks a lot,
Amy

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Amy Harmon
New York Times
amy@nytimes.com

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews

Posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 13:51:39

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

I sent you an email and would be willing to be interviewed or considered but is there any way Dr. Bob can verify your validity first? No offense but anyone could post on here.

Dr. Bob?

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews

Posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 14:02:45

In reply to Re: reporter seeks interviews, posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 13:51:39

No offense taken. It was Dr. Bob who suggested I pose my questions to this group, so perhaps he will chime in. But as I said in my email reply to you, one way to verify who I am is to go to the New York Times web site, www.nytimes.com, and put my name (in quotes: "Amy Harmon") in the search box. Or, you can just Google me and a rather random selection of my past stories for the Times will show up.
thanks!
amy

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Amy Harmon
New York Times
amy@nytimes.com

 

Sherlock Homes.. I mean spriggy... ROFL

Posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 14:24:01

In reply to Re: reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 14:02:45

Yes, I was able to verify all the information is correct. Thanks for being willing to be verified.

Now if you could just send me a hair and DNA sample, we can move on from here. (ROFL)

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews

Posted by blueberry on August 1, 2005, at 14:54:18

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

I get the NY Times and the NY Post confused. One is generally perceived as being liberal and one is generally perceived as being conservative. Which is the Times?

I ask because the general bias of the paper will likely have a major impact on how the end product comes out. Give the exact same information to the two different papers and you'll get two completely different stories.

Just curious.

 

Re: Sherlock Homes.. I mean spriggy... ROFL

Posted by Sonya on August 1, 2005, at 14:55:22

In reply to Sherlock Homes.. I mean spriggy... ROFL, posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 14:24:01


> Now if you could just send me a hair and DNA sample, we can move on from here. (ROFL)
>
>


LOL...OMG, that just cracked me up! :-D

 

Re: Sherlock Homes.. I mean spriggy... ROFL

Posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 15:03:54

In reply to Re: Sherlock Homes.. I mean spriggy... ROFL, posted by Sonya on August 1, 2005, at 14:55:22

I just talked with Miss Amy and she is very friendly/easy to talk to/good listener. So don't be scared my friends.

** and Miss Amy, you can pay me my fee for the above statement in cash, check or charge. LOL

 

Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » AmyHarmon

Posted by smith562 on August 1, 2005, at 16:09:43

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

Hey Dr. B/Everyone,

I thought this board was for mutual support and education regarding medication. I don't think this board is to solicit volunteers for a newspaper article ... I although I have been wrong many times before! I hope I am not offending anyone ... especially Amy.

Should this post be redirected? What does everyone think?

Thanks,

Smith

 

Re: Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody?

Posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 16:53:45

In reply to Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » AmyHarmon, posted by smith562 on August 1, 2005, at 16:09:43

Well I'm not Dr. Bob and it's not my board, but I think since Amy is looking for information regarding people's experiences with medications/mental health- this is probably the best place for her to seek volunteers.

Just my 2 cents.

 

The New York Times, leans left

Posted by barosky on August 2, 2005, at 2:54:15

In reply to Re: Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody?, posted by spriggy on August 1, 2005, at 16:53:45

And of course the N.Y. Post is on the other side of the spectrum, I read and respect the content that is written in the Times, and just relax about the re-direction thing, it's not a big deal.

 

Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » barosky

Posted by smith562 on August 2, 2005, at 20:48:11

In reply to The New York Times, leans left, posted by barosky on August 2, 2005, at 2:54:15

> And of course the N.Y. Post is on the other side of the spectrum, I read and respect the content that is written in the Times, and just relax about the re-direction thing, it's not a big deal.

Dear Barosky,

The way Ms. Harmon states, "growing number of Americans who are self-diagnosing their own ailments and self-prescribing their own remedies." does worry me. Maybe I am taking this personally, but it makes us babblers sound like non compliant patients who are defying are psychiatrists and "self-diagnosing" and "self-prescribing" (I don't know how else to self prescribe medication except somehow obtaining illegal drugs.) I would hate to see this site protraited as such ...

Smith

 

Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » smith562

Posted by Declan on August 2, 2005, at 21:17:57

In reply to Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » barosky, posted by smith562 on August 2, 2005, at 20:48:11

That's the way I'd expect it to come out. But I dunno about the NY Times.
Declan

 

Re: Should this be redirected

Posted by Dr. Bob on August 3, 2005, at 3:13:22

In reply to Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » AmyHarmon, posted by smith562 on August 1, 2005, at 16:09:43

> I thought this board was for mutual support and education regarding medication.

I know, this is different. But maybe think of it as supporting and educating their readers?

Bob

 

Just a suggestion » Dr. Bob

Posted by gardenergirl on August 3, 2005, at 7:23:11

In reply to Re: Should this be redirected, posted by Dr. Bob on August 3, 2005, at 3:13:22

Hi Dr. Bob,
In the future, would you please post your "seal of approval" regarding situations such as these? It might ease Babblers' minds to know that you did indeed give approval for similar requests.

Thanks,
gg

 

Re: Feels like it could be a big deal

Posted by AmyHarmon on August 3, 2005, at 13:36:38

In reply to Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » barosky, posted by smith562 on August 2, 2005, at 20:48:11

Hi, sorry if this gets posted twice, I thought I had replied but haven't seen it show up.

I do understand your concern. But of course, what I eventually write will depend on what I learn as I do the reporting -- which is why I hope some of you will talk to me, so I can accurately reflect your views. If I have an angle, it is simply that it seems the degree to which people are taking charge of their own pyschological medicine is growing significantly, and that is worth noting. People aren't necessarily "defying" doctors, but they feel like doctors aren't enough, that they often know better themselves what they need, in part because of access to forums like this. Feel free to agree or disagree -- I'm here to learn.
thanks
amy


> > And of course the N.Y. Post is on the other side of the spectrum, I read and respect the content that is written in the Times, and just relax about the re-direction thing, it's not a big deal.
>
> Dear Barosky,
>
> The way Ms. Harmon states, "growing number of Americans who are self-diagnosing their own ailments and self-prescribing their own remedies." does worry me. Maybe I am taking this personally, but it makes us babblers sound like non compliant patients who are defying are psychiatrists and "self-diagnosing" and "self-prescribing" (I don't know how else to self prescribe medication except somehow obtaining illegal drugs.) I would hate to see this site protraited as such ...
>
> Smith
>

 

Re: Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » smith562

Posted by fires on August 3, 2005, at 15:44:54

In reply to Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » AmyHarmon, posted by smith562 on August 1, 2005, at 16:09:43

My 2 cents: Some here were very rude to Amy, and therefore made PB "look bad."

 

Re: Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » fires

Posted by Declan on August 3, 2005, at 17:28:16

In reply to Re: Should this be redirected Dr. Bob/Everybody? » smith562, posted by fires on August 3, 2005, at 15:44:54

My reservations were based on reporting in Australian newspapers where anything outside the conventional paradigm, so to speak, has been pretty superficially and unfairly treated, although in some ways that is improving.
I didn't mean to be rude, everyone here is nice to each other and if I have given any offence I'm sorry.
Declan

 

Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » AmyHarmon

Posted by MidnightBlue on August 3, 2005, at 19:22:43

In reply to Re: Feels like it could be a big deal, posted by AmyHarmon on August 3, 2005, at 13:36:38

Not everyone has equal access to doctors, especially pdocs. If you don't have insurance, don't qualify for federal programs, and aren't wealthy, you might not have any other choice. There is a good bit to learn on the alternative board about "medications" that do not require a prescription.

What do you do if you live in a rural area and have limited access to a pdoc? You might be stuck with educating your gp about how to treat you.

MB

 

Re: Feels like it could be a big deal

Posted by AmyHarmon on August 3, 2005, at 19:32:22

In reply to Re: Feels like it could be a big deal » AmyHarmon, posted by MidnightBlue on August 3, 2005, at 19:22:43

> If you don't have insurance, don't qualify for federal programs, and aren't wealthy, you might not have any other choice.

Understood. And I would love to talk to anyone who fits this description about how they cope...amy

 

Re: Whom else is included in your article? » AmyHarmon

Posted by smith562 on August 3, 2005, at 21:20:51

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

Dear Amy,

May I ask whom else, or rather which other disease groups have you included in this upcoming article? Whom else have you found also "self-diagnose" and "self prescribe" .... diabetics? stroke victims? alcoholics? Or is it just us with mood disorders at "psychobabble?"

Thanks.

Smith

> Hi, I'm a reporter with the New York Times. I’m looking for people to interview for an article about the growing number of Americans who are self-diagnosing their own ailments and self-prescribing their own remedies. The idea is to document an emerging medical culture in which people rely on their own instincts and knowledge gleaned from the collective wisdom in communities like the Psycho-Babble boards to figure out what they need to feel better, instead of (or in addition to) the traditional doctor’s advice. If you’re willing to share your experiences on this subject, please email me at amy@nytimes.com and let me know how best to contact you. If privacy is a concern, I would not necessarily need to use your name in the article.
> thanks a lot,
> Amy
>
> ------------------------------------
> Amy Harmon
> New York Times
> amy@nytimes.com
>

 

I agree with you fires.. (nm)

Posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 21:39:06

In reply to Re: Whom else is included in your article? » AmyHarmon, posted by smith562 on August 3, 2005, at 21:20:51

 

Re: I agree with you fires and spriggy as well !!! (nm)

Posted by smith562 on August 3, 2005, at 22:15:49

In reply to I agree with you fires.. (nm), posted by spriggy on August 3, 2005, at 21:39:06

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews

Posted by smith562 on August 3, 2005, at 22:23:38

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

Hey Amy,

Here is a possible headline free of charge .... "Psychobabbler throws doctor's prescription for Zoloft in trash and decides to get some Ritalin and Vicodin from the corner drug dealer after reading a post on the internet website Psychobabble! Congress, Babble should be shut down!"

Does this catch the essences of your article?

Smith

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews » smith562

Posted by fires on August 3, 2005, at 22:28:30

In reply to Re: reporter seeks interviews, posted by smith562 on August 3, 2005, at 22:23:38

Why are some ASSUMING what her intentions are?

 

Re: reporter seeks interviews » AmyHarmon

Posted by Jakeman on August 3, 2005, at 22:34:12

In reply to reporter seeks interviews, posted by AmyHarmon on August 1, 2005, at 13:22:19

The reporter just asked some questions.

warm regards ~Jake


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