Psycho-Babble Social Thread 10625

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Many thanks to Cam

Posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

Hey Cam, I just wanted to say how much your presence here has helped me. I don't miss many of your posts and try not to miss any.
I don't mean to make you uneasy or anything but you have given so much to so many.
I hope you can feel how grateful we are to you. You have been there for others even when you were suffering with your own demons.
Hey, I'm a sentimental guy-I had to say thanks.

Phil

 

And he's babe too - what more could we want!! (nm) » Phil

Posted by NikkiT2 on September 1, 2001, at 10:58:36

In reply to Many thanks to Cam, posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

 

Re: Many thanks to Cam

Posted by Greg on September 1, 2001, at 11:58:35

In reply to Many thanks to Cam, posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

I'll raise my glass to this sentiment! I've lost count at the number of times that the man's advice and guidance has bailed me out of some very hairy situations. He has become a very close and trusted personal friend of mine.

And he's even eaten my lasagne...and pretended like he liked it! Gotta love a guy like that!

Greg

> Hey Cam, I just wanted to say how much your presence here has helped me. I don't miss many of your posts and try not to miss any.
> I don't mean to make you uneasy or anything but you have given so much to so many.
> I hope you can feel how grateful we are to you. You have been there for others even when you were suffering with your own demons.
> Hey, I'm a sentimental guy-I had to say thanks.
>
> Phil

 

Re: Many thanks to Cam

Posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 12:36:13

In reply to Re: Many thanks to Cam, posted by Greg on September 1, 2001, at 11:58:35

> And he's even eaten my lasagne...and pretended like he liked it! Gotta love a guy like that!
>
> Greg

> >A true bullsh*tter. I admire that in a man. The food fake is a tough move.
Sounds like an all-around guy: able to give good straight forward information AND BS excessively when needed.

(:-)

Phil

 

Re: Cam's a babe?

Posted by Zo on September 1, 2001, at 19:04:52

In reply to And he's babe too - what more could we want!! (nm) » Phil , posted by NikkiT2 on September 1, 2001, at 10:58:36

Where's the photos!

Zo

 

Hey, Greg's a babe, too--and Phil ain't half bad..

Posted by Shar on September 1, 2001, at 22:14:18

In reply to Re: Cam's a babe?, posted by Zo on September 1, 2001, at 19:04:52

Long version:

Hey, Greg is a babe, too and Phil ain't half bad atall.

Shar

 

Re: Many thanks to Cam

Posted by Sea on September 1, 2001, at 23:46:47

In reply to Many thanks to Cam, posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

I also want to add a "thank you" to Cam. I found this board when I started effexor xr about three weeks ago and went searching for info on the web. The first thing I found here was a long thread on the horrors of withdrawal from effexor. I nearly stopped taking it right then, but decided to keep on reading. Among the horror stories there were a few people that kept reminding us that effexor is a good drug for many people, that not everyone experiences the withdrawal problems, and that there are safe ways to discontinue effexor. Foremost among these voices was Cam. His posts were to the point, professional and provided the information I needed to make a decision based on the potential risks and benefits. So I stayed with it. Slowly I feel the fog lifting and effexor just may be a good drug for me. I'm glad I stayed with it. Thank you Cam!
Sea (delurking)

 

Where's the pictures? (nm)

Posted by Zo on September 2, 2001, at 17:46:46

In reply to Many thanks to Cam, posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

 

Re: Where's the pictures? » Zo

Posted by Greg on September 2, 2001, at 21:21:14

In reply to Where's the pictures? (nm), posted by Zo on September 2, 2001, at 17:46:46

The next time I need to blackmail my good buddy Cam, I'll post some. Although the door does swing in both directions...never mind :)

 

Re: Where's the pictures?

Posted by Zo on September 3, 2001, at 1:21:45

In reply to Re: Where's the pictures? » Zo, posted by Greg on September 2, 2001, at 21:21:14

> The next time I need to blackmail my good buddy Cam, I'll post some. Although the door does swing in both directions...never mind :)

Swing? Door? I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about.

Zo

 

Re: Where's the pictures?

Posted by Rik on September 3, 2001, at 11:57:03

In reply to Re: Where's the pictures?, posted by Zo on September 3, 2001, at 1:21:45

> > The next time I need to blackmail my good buddy Cam, I'll post some. Although the door does swing in both directions...never mind :)
>
> Swing? Door? I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about.
>
> Zo
The picture in question is on another site at which you need to be referred for membership (tenuous though it may be.)(Hm, talk like Yoda I do!?) :)

RIK

 

Re: Many thanks to Cam » Phil

Posted by Cam W. on September 3, 2001, at 21:00:51

In reply to Many thanks to Cam, posted by Phil on September 1, 2001, at 10:24:28

Thank you all! My ego has been taking a shit-kicking lately. I have never had to hand in a resume to get a job (Had my last job for 13 years, too). I have been turned down by 2 places to which I have applied.

I really didn't want one of the jobs (ie. the boss didn't call when he said he would, and he asked stupid questions like, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I've worked psych too long to be asked that kind of crap. I answered, "I would probably like to be an oak tree", but he didn't get it).

I have applied for clinical positions in 2 hospitals, but have no hospital experience. It's the waiting that is a killer, as both jobs have closing dates.

Sigh! I hate waiting! I forget that only the entire psych community knows me, and only some of the pharmacy community (and many of them don't like me because I had to follow up on mistakes that they had made to client of Mental Health Services. They figured I was trying to blame them, but all I want was statistics and reason, to figure out how to prevent it from happening, again).

Maybe I'll apply for a green card and get a job at a certain pharmacy (Rite-Aide) in a little city near Silicon Valley; just to make life hell on a certain blackmailer who posted above (BTW - the lasagna was very good, but it had no meat - Damned Californians!).

Thanks again, I need the ego boost. - Cam

 

Re: Many thanks to Cam » Cam W.

Posted by allisonm on September 3, 2001, at 21:22:47

In reply to Re: Many thanks to Cam » Phil , posted by Cam W. on September 3, 2001, at 21:00:51

Hey Cam,

We got Rite-Aid pharmacies over here on the East Coast too. You could be nationwide!

(one thing, tho -- no meat in the lasagna over here either. It's not just a calif. thang)

Good luck and hang in there.

Luv,
Alli

 

Tofu in Lasanga in WA watch out Cam (nm)

Posted by susan C on September 3, 2001, at 22:15:09

In reply to Re: Many thanks to Cam » Cam W., posted by allisonm on September 3, 2001, at 21:22:47

 

Re: I felt it was important...

Posted by Greg on September 4, 2001, at 15:20:13

In reply to Re: Many thanks to Cam » Phil , posted by Cam W. on September 3, 2001, at 21:00:51

...to point out that my lasagne DID in fact contain meat as I am, and always will be a carnivore. Damned Pharmacists! :)

> Thank you all! My ego has been taking a shit-kicking lately. I have never had to hand in a resume to get a job (Had my last job for 13 years, too). I have been turned down by 2 places to which I have applied.
>
> I really didn't want one of the jobs (ie. the boss didn't call when he said he would, and he asked stupid questions like, "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" I've worked psych too long to be asked that kind of crap. I answered, "I would probably like to be an oak tree", but he didn't get it).
>
> I have applied for clinical positions in 2 hospitals, but have no hospital experience. It's the waiting that is a killer, as both jobs have closing dates.
>
> Sigh! I hate waiting! I forget that only the entire psych community knows me, and only some of the pharmacy community (and many of them don't like me because I had to follow up on mistakes that they had made to client of Mental Health Services. They figured I was trying to blame them, but all I want was statistics and reason, to figure out how to prevent it from happening, again).
>
> Maybe I'll apply for a green card and get a job at a certain pharmacy (Rite-Aide) in a little city near Silicon Valley; just to make life hell on a certain blackmailer who posted above (BTW - the lasagna was very good, but it had no meat - Damned Californians!).
>
> Thanks again, I need the ego boost. - Cam

 

Re: Oops..... » Greg

Posted by Cam W. on September 4, 2001, at 15:38:24

In reply to Re: I felt it was important..., posted by Greg on September 4, 2001, at 15:20:13

...yes, yours did contain meat. I was thinking of one of one of my wife's friend's concoctions. My wife did set me straight on this.

I apologize profusely, Greg. I'd like to tell everyone that Greg's was very cheesy (ie. had lots of cheese) and it was very good; excellent, as a matter of fact! I would definitely recommend it to anyone!

Again, I apologize Greg. I sometimes get mixed up about my meals, especially since my wife doesn't take me out in public much.

Cam's memory takes a hike, again.

 

Re: I felt it was important...

Posted by sar on September 4, 2001, at 18:27:03

In reply to Re: I felt it was important..., posted by Greg on September 4, 2001, at 15:20:13

tofu is really good. i'll fry some up for yall, southern-style.

"Meat is Murder"--Morrissey

 

Re: I felt it was important... » sar

Posted by Greg on September 4, 2001, at 18:43:52

In reply to Re: I felt it was important..., posted by sar on September 4, 2001, at 18:27:03

I love tofu, especially in hot and sour soup.

The meat I eat is 90% chicken, does that in any way, shape or form, save my soul?

> tofu is really good. i'll fry some up for yall, southern-style.
>
> "Meat is Murder"--Morrissey

 

Re: I felt it was important... » Greg

Posted by sar on September 4, 2001, at 19:09:05

In reply to Re: I felt it was important... » sar, posted by Greg on September 4, 2001, at 18:43:52

i'm glad you like it!

chickens...i'm going to have to answer you completely honestly-, from a Pete Singer-inspired point of view...the average carnivore eats something like one cow per year, but many more chickens. Chickens are subjected to the same type of cruelty as cows in factory-farm settings, where most of yr chicken-to-eat is raised. whereas the cows get slung up and necks slit, chickens are kept in tiny pens pecking each other to death.

the happier i become, the closer to veganism i approach. unfortunately, right now, i'm eating eggs, cheese, and fish! can't expend the energy on label-reading and pickiness.

reading about the animal-food industry is much like reading about the horrors of slavery, third-world country Wal-Mart manufacturers, Thai prosititutes, etc...absolutely horrible.

devoutly,
sar

 

Run, chicken, run... » sar

Posted by Krazy Kat on September 4, 2001, at 19:47:49

In reply to Re: I felt it was important..., posted by sar on September 4, 2001, at 18:27:03

"Shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you,
From doing all the things in life you'd like to.
Kindness is nice, and kindness can stop you,
From doing all the things in life that you want to.
But if there's something you'd like to try,
If there's something you'd like to try,
Ask me I won't say no, how could I?"

My favorite Morrissey song... :)

-- There are free range chickens. And those lil' buggers will peck your eyes if they get a chance! (A former vegie head - and still sometimes)

 

raging vegetarian

Posted by susan C on September 4, 2001, at 19:53:23

In reply to Run, chicken, run... » sar, posted by Krazy Kat on September 4, 2001, at 19:47:49

speaking as a former raging vegetarian and now confirmed omnivor (except I dont really like the taste of pig or cow) and my son is an avowed 'fishaterian', Tofu is best marinated 24 hours in soya sauce, chopped garlic and onion and fried crispy in olive oil. Chrispy, crunchy.....Tofu has no flavor of its own, it only borrows flavors...

Mouse in the kitchen, under the stove

Susan C.

> "Shyness is nice, and shyness can stop you,
> From doing all the things in life you'd like to.
> Kindness is nice, and kindness can stop you,
> From doing all the things in life that you want to.
> But if there's something you'd like to try,
> If there's something you'd like to try,
> Ask me I won't say no, how could I?"
>
> My favorite Morrissey song... :)
>
> -- There are free range chickens. And those lil' buggers will peck your eyes if they get a chance! (A former vegie head - and still sometimes)

 

Re: Cam

Posted by Phil on September 4, 2001, at 21:04:00

In reply to raging vegetarian, posted by susan C on September 4, 2001, at 19:53:23

Cam, Hard to believe that you would have trouble finding a job but I know it's weird out there these days.
Aren't the States screaming for pharmacists?
Would you consider leaving Canada?
Just wondering.

Phil

 

Re: Phil

Posted by Cam W. on September 4, 2001, at 22:56:53

In reply to Re: Cam, posted by Phil on September 4, 2001, at 21:04:00

Phil - It is not really a case of getting a job, it's a case of getting a job that won't piss me off too much. There are several unpublicized jobs, but they are with people that I'd have a hard time working for.

I have applied for a pharmacy job in Alaska in a mental health clinic. There are several snags, though: green card (probably not a problem), U.S. pharmacy competency test (NAPLEX - Only need 75%, so that would not be a problem), state jurisprudence test (again, not a problem to pass, if I studied the laws, most are the same as ours).

The biggest hurdle is time; they only hold these tests a couple of times a year, and you have to apply 60 days prior to the test. Also, the tests are not cheap. Then there is airfare and hotel when writing the test.

All in all, I don't really think it is going to be worth my time. I'd like a clinical job, but I don't have a PharmD degree (and really don't want one). Besides, my wife does not like the healthcare system in the U.S., and doesn't want to raise our family there (although she is trained in the Canadian equivalent of Healthy Families America).

I have applied for 2 hospital jobs in town, and I think I have a good chance to get at least one of them. I do have some psychiatrist friends that I am going to hit up, to see if they can do anything.

I have references from the Regional Director of Mental Health Services, the Health Canada Drug Inspector for the northern half of the province, and a Head Psychiatrist for one of the loops through the north. I will be phoning the Head Psychiatrist for Mental Health Services (he sent me a brochure for this year's Schizophrenia Conference and I have to thank him; at the same time I will ask for a reference).

I would like to stay involved in the mental health field, but my job was so specialized that no one really knew what I was doing, but I think I filled cracks in the system that needed filling.

I pity the pharmacist who my old boss (who has the contract for Mental Health, and won't give it to me) hires for my job (still isn't filled, but was advertised in the paper and the job description was totally wrong - hee-hee). I left nothing of what I was doing behind. The only thing that is left is the things I did in the past, and are only noted in the accreditation of Mental Health Clinic.

I may have a chance to get the job back, when the contract runs out in April, but I have no experience in how to set up a company, or if it would be worthwhile. I also don't know how to market myself properly. I could probably go around and flog my skills to some of the smaller Mental Health Clinics (ie. once or twice a month) in the North.

I will land on my feet, again; I am sure of it, but this waiting really sucks. I have been keeping up with my reading, but there really is no money in the government for a community pharmacist to specialize in mental health (although, I do think I really made a difference).

Well, that was rambling; I think I'll stop before I kill any chance of ever getting a job ;^)
Hmmmm...perhaps an online psychopharmacology consulting job....

- Cam

 

Re: raging vegetarian

Posted by sar on September 5, 2001, at 1:10:37

In reply to raging vegetarian, posted by susan C on September 4, 2001, at 19:53:23

i suppose i am a raging vegetarian, but a flailing, hypocritical one--i've been eating fish for the B12 and i just bought some very leathery Birkenstocks--i just gotta keep it the ideals in my heart, and when i'm in not such a bad place maybe i'll be less of a sinner... :)

i know some religious messages have been contested on this board recently, but freedom of speech, hell--i will tell you this: it takes more food to feed a cow than food a cow produces once slaughtered. this wreaks havoc on the environment.

devotedly yours,
sar

 

Re: Wow, what a point!!! (NP) » sar

Posted by Kristi on September 5, 2001, at 2:50:29

In reply to Re: raging vegetarian, posted by sar on September 5, 2001, at 1:10:37

> i suppose i am a raging vegetarian, but a flailing, hypocritical one--i've been eating fish for the B12 and i just bought some very leathery Birkenstocks--i just gotta keep it the ideals in my heart, and when i'm in not such a bad place maybe i'll be less of a sinner... :)
>
> i know some religious messages have been contested on this board recently, but freedom of speech, hell--i will tell you this: it takes more food to feed a cow than food a cow produces once slaughtered. this wreaks havoc on the environment.
>
> devotedly yours,
> sar


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