Posted by simcha on August 8, 2007, at 3:52:43
In reply to Thanks, posted by Guy on August 5, 2007, at 11:29:52
> Thanks everyone for your thoughtful advice. Yes, I have to admit that he was very uncaring and dismissive, and super arrogant. When I tried to explain how severe my symptoms are he said: "I don't want to hear about your problems. You obviously haven't been listening to a word I said (about Eckhart Tolle)." I might benefit from psycho-therapy, but I don't want to have anything to do with someone who talks to me like I'm a naughty child. If only he could walk a mile in my shoes he might sing a different tune! By the way, the Remeron I'm taking seems to be helping a lot with my sleep and panic problems. Hope it continues!
Yeah, I agree with everyone else here. Run, don't walk, away as far as possible.
Eckart Tolle's book is utter nonsense. I was forced to read this book by a counselor and then in a class I took as part of my counseling psychology degree. It regurgitates stuff from many eastern philosophies about living in now, emptiness, no mind, no thought, etc. All of the original eastern philosophies do a much better job of teaching this stuff than Tolle. And those philosophies give you ways to reach the states they promise you that you can reach. Tolle offers no practical methods to get where he thinks you should go.
Now, it sounds like you've found a helpful medication. Find a doctor that recognizes that it's helpful for you and who might suggest more if you need them. See a psychotherapist for the answers on "how much do I need to think?" etc. Interview these therapists well and find one that truly listens to you.
Good luck,
Simcha
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