Posted by ElaineM on January 20, 2007, at 17:03:53
In reply to Re: calling for help, posted by Dr. Bob on January 20, 2007, at 10:48:26
Why is it called pressuring? Why is suggesting multiple times, the only advice we (as Non-Professionals) know to be equal to the severity of the complaints/posts, "pressure"? WHat are we supposed to suggest? What would be the appropriate response for non-doctors, on a site which isn't supposed to be used as(or replace) therapy itself, to someone talking of suicide and overdose? To me, anything less than suggesting calling ones psychiatrist, an new pdoc, a distress center, or going to the ER, would not only be incompetant, but would even mock the person's distress - or do you yourself already not believe in their validity. If someone says they are sad, they get "only support". But I mean honestly Bob, what is one *supposed* to say to such serious, and potentially fatal outcries?
If someone says "I feel angry when..." then thats different. But I don't believe it's the "fault" of the poster when a repeated suggestion is infered (as you, according to the wording above, have seem to have done) with "anger". Why did you choose "anger" and not "distress" or "concern"? That aside, Have you never suggested to a patient to call you if they are dangerously unstable, or to go to the ER if feeling suicidal? Were *you* angry when you suggested it? I doubt it.(but perhaps you are more research focused, and not practising clinically)
Also, you've never commented on how people must also learn to *reject* advice in an equally responsible and neutral way.
You continually only address one side of this equation.thanks El
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