Posted by GeishaGirl on December 3, 2004, at 9:46:45
In reply to Re: Shalom, Dr. Bob, posted by sunny10 on December 2, 2004, at 12:48:06
Hi sunny,
> We have tenderhearted people here who are actually trying to help themselves; not looking to get hit in the head with the emotional abuser's hammer.I agree very much with this statement. Thank you.
> If Shalom doesn't believe in psychiatry or psychology he/she has no reason for being allowed here.
This statement, although not specifically directed at me, deeply pains me.I have been traumatized by psychiatry and psychology. I don't believe in it for *myself*. Neither works for me. From my perspective, others need to make up their own minds and choose what works best for them. If psychiatry and/ or psychology works for someone, I am all for that.
I am here for peer support, that's what works for me. Even though you only mentioned Shalom's name, I feel the implication of your statement is that no one who believes in psychiatry or psychology belongs here. From my perspective, everyone is different. Just because I feel I have been traumatized by both psychiatry and psychology doesn't mean that I'll react in the same manner as someone else and go bashing people who use their services or those who want to go into those professions. That to me is wrong. We are all here to heal.
I find Shalom's message to Garden Girl (I hope I got her name right, this is a long thread) completely unacceptable. I'm really sorry about what he wrote. I certainly never would have said that.
Geisha Girl
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