Posted by Reggie BoStar on February 7, 2007, at 16:00:32
In reply to Re: Post about SSDI psychological issues here?, posted by TexasChic on February 6, 2007, at 21:30:28
Hi TexasChic,
I hear you on the "Mood Enhancing Drugs" thing. One thing I hear from time to time at AA meetings are statements like "Happy pills won't help you."
I lose my cool when this happens. I don't like to speak in crowds, but when somebody says something like this I go ballistic and give them the old "they don't make us happy, they help us function and that is ALL. The rest is up to us."
Then I quote a reading from "As Bill Sees It" wherein he not only advocates additional help from psychologists - he even specifically says "whether it comes from a psychiatrist's couch OR THE BOTTOM OF A TEST TUBE..."
I shove this one right up the small brains of the AA old-timers who are against medications. It's a "shock and awe" treatment that gets 'em every time.
When I'm done of course, I look around nervously, shrink back into my chair, and return to normal mode.
At least I have my few moments of fame and vengeance, all rolled into one.
Take care,
Reggie BoStar
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