Posted by Alexander on January 28, 2004, at 11:26:53
In reply to farewell to psychobabble (my last post), posted by Francesco on January 27, 2004, at 15:50:03
I think that points 5 and 6 (especially) are fallacious.
Because what are u going to tell the new psychiatrist upon switching due to non-satisfaction? Will u be able to make a suggestion? U see there are means that are somewhat like gay men: "perfectly legal but no one wants to touch them"
But there are always a few courageous MDs who will and it is here where it is most likely (from my experience, at least) that u will learn about possible "unconventional" means AND their effectiveness, as well as the actual effectiveness of "conventional means".
And as to your last sentence, my friend:
Plato once responded to the question as to what he would consider among the most difficult things. "To know yourself, my friend, to know yourself." was his response"There is only one thing harder than steel and diamond and that is to know thyself" ---B. Franklin
> What I'm gonna say can sound strange but I hope it won't be re-directed because I think it can be useful to someone. I think that psychobabble for me has been harmful. Since I have discovered it I passed a lot of time on concerning about the meds I were taking and paying too much attention at the side-effects of the meds. I began to argue with psychiatrists about treatment, loosing time with suplements, searching for the 'perfect cure'. I won't say every guy out there has the same (love-hate) relationship to psychobabble and I don't want to deny that it has educated me somewhat. I just want to suggest my seven step program for menthal health before saying 'farewell and goodbye'
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> 1. Find a good psychiatrist.
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> 2. Follow what he suggests.
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> 3. Wait for the time you have to wait for.
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> 4. If you're not satisfied about the cure talk to him about it.
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> 5. If you're not satisfied about the psychiatrist go to another psychiatrist.
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> 6. If you're not satisfied with meds alone talk with your psychiatrist about the opportunity of a psychoterapy.
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> 7. When you get better stop thinking about meds and mental disturbs and live your life.
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> I did it for years and it worked. Then I began to think I could be the psychiatrist of myself. I failed.
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> Good Luck to Everyone, Menthal Health is out there.
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> Francesco
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