Posted by Sarah T. on September 29, 2005, at 22:24:57
In reply to Re: enough » Maxime, posted by Phillipa on September 29, 2005, at 17:16:30
I must say that I find the above request for money extremely disturbing. Phillipa is one of the nicest people on Psychobabble. She is probably too nice for her own good, and I worry that she might be the kind of person who is easily taken advantage of or used by others. Phillipa, if that is the case, I do hope you will deal with that characteristic with a therapist because, in the long run (and probably the short run), allowing oneself to be used is not in the best interests of either party. If someone is particularly needy and has an excessive need to be liked, they may think others will like them more if they allow themselves to be used. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.
If someone is borrowing money for a prescription that lasts a month, then how are they going to pay for it next month, and the month after that? Everyone, or nearly everyone, who posts on Psychobabble is having a very difficult time. What if we all asked Phillipa for money for our prescriptions? And what about food, clothing and rent? Will Phillipa pay for that, too?
Wasn't there a similar incident here recently in which a blocked poster zeroed in on Phillipa and tried to use her to post messages for him although that poster knew the rules better than anyone?
Phillipa, no one can tell you what to do, but I really hope that you work on yourself and your own needs. Dr. Bob says that PB is for education and support, but I highly doubt that financial support is the kind of support he meant when he started this site.
Psychobabble has many boards, including the Psychology and Social boards. We don't just discuss medications here. We try to learn healthier ways of relating to ourselves and to others.
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