Posted by Verloren on March 31, 2010, at 13:47:35
In reply to don't make friends with those in psych community, posted by rnny on March 29, 2010, at 23:03:39
Just last week, I was thinking about how a few of my close friends have shared with me that they are in therapy for one reason or another.
And I was relieved actually. Now I can talk to them about my issues and not feel judged. They understand and most importantly, they know me and have the ability to provide support to me in a way a non-therapy friend couldn't.
I was wondering about my other friends. How I would probably not know if they were in therapy unless they said so.
I don't think it's possible to avoid making friends with certain groups of people, as you won't know who they are and what issues they have right away.
I am curious as well about what constitutes a "psychiatric community". Does she mean an inpatient or outpatient facility where you would meet someone face-to-face? Or any group of individuals with psychiatric issues? What do you view as a "psychiatric community"? Is babble one? Psych Central, Support Groups, etc?
"Those undergoing treatment" are not exclusively people who are having "hallucinations, delusions and the like". People undergo treatment for a variety of reasons. Just as you are undergoing treatment for your reasons, there is someone just like you with a similar situation. So would you be too intelligent and above that person?
All the therapists I have seen so far agree that those seeking help are in a better position than those who are not.
Would you rather befriend someone who had a mental illness but was not seeking help for it and therefore was not a member of the "psychiatric community"? Would that person be a better choice?
Wow, I guess I really don't feel comfortable with what your t said. But all Ts say things that are not the best and it always frustrates me.
This one was very inappropriate in my opinion. Actually it really ticked me off. I don't think lower intelligence and delusions go hand-in-hand. If she believes that, I would question her ability to provide quality treatment. Does she think all her hallucinating patients are dumb and unsophisticated? It must be so hard for her working with such people. Poor her. (sarcasm intended)
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