Posted by beardedLADY on January 6, 2003, at 13:26:19
In reply to Re: Done with therapy, posted by TheProf on January 6, 2003, at 12:13:59
> As for therapists, I question their value for anyone who has a genetic cause for depression (as opposed to totally environmentally induced). In fact, I suspect that any value they have is a placebo effect.
Well, both statements are simply untrue. For some, there may be a placebo effect, but therapy that results in changed behaviors is a lot more than placebo.
A lot of folks have genetic problems that are made easier to live with by behavior modification--and attitude adjustment. Just because a person has a genetic predisposition toward obesity that doesn't mean he can't use skills that keep him fit and healthy!
respectfully,
beardy
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