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Posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 18:14:06
In reply to Re: vote for external reliable glossary of psych meds, posted by poser938 on August 23, 2013, at 21:23:48
hi dr bob-
don't want to hijack your thread, sorry!
but, since i know you will read this, i was wondering if the idea of a board could be established about recovery/remission from a mental condition?
i know your site caters to difficult cases and that you have posted a few success stories, but i think a board dedicated to people who got back to 'life' after mental health issues would be absolutely inspiring and life-saving for some of us.
i might be naive. but, i am entering my 3rd year of depression and it seems like 'they' hide the people that get well. ;) in some ways i believe that if my doctors introduced me to somebody who walked down a similar dark path as i am and came-out to see the light again, it would make a greater impact than all the meds and talk. no doc has done that for me.
again, maybe this is not a reality for a place like this. but, surely there are people who have beaten depression, etc? i guess i am suggesting a board of hope; regardless of how ignorant i may seem to many here.
thanks!
john
Posted by Phillipa on August 24, 2013, at 18:15:49
In reply to request for a recovery board?, posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 18:14:06
John what a wonderful idea. I think I would post this on the administration board also. Phillipa
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 2013, at 18:45:29
In reply to request for a recovery board?, posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 18:14:06
> i was wondering if the idea of a board could be established about recovery/remission from a mental condition?
>
> i know your site caters to difficult cases and that you have posted a few success stories, but i think a board dedicated to people who got back to 'life' after mental health issues would be absolutely inspiring and life-saving for some of us.
>
> i might be naive. but, i am entering my 3rd year of depression and it seems like 'they' hide the people that get well. ;) in some ways i believe that if my doctors introduced me to somebody who walked down a similar dark path as i am and came-out to see the light again, it would make a greater impact than all the meds and talk. no doc has done that for me.
>
> again, maybe this is not a reality for a place like this. but, surely there are people who have beaten depression, etc? i guess i am suggesting a board of hope; regardless of how ignorant i may seem to many here.I think it's an interesting idea. As does Phillipa. What do others think?
Bob
Posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 18:56:09
In reply to Re: a recovery board, posted by Dr. Bob on August 24, 2013, at 18:45:29
dr bob-
i was just cursing this place and you because i 'thought' you deleted my posts. lo! :)
geez depression sucks...
makes you think all sorts of wrong assumptions.
thank-you for reposting my post.
not trying to be a pollyanna, but there is something to that positive psychology guy. ;)
thanks again for the repost and making me laugh at myself...
john
Posted by brynb on August 24, 2013, at 20:09:04
In reply to Re: a recovery board, posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 18:56:09
I agree it's a great idea.
Hi John--good to see you here =).
-bryn
Posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 22:09:19
In reply to Re: a recovery board, posted by brynb on August 24, 2013, at 20:09:04
i found this extremely empowering and most importantly, hopeful for people like us.
*just a heads-up; there may be some things she mentions that may be triggering...
people do get back to life. i'm finding, for me, depression is a liar. it's time for me to realize people can and do live a meaningful life with all sorts of mental conditions.
i want to learn from people like this...
john
Posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 22:11:10
In reply to Re: a recovery board, posted by brynb on August 24, 2013, at 20:09:04
hey 'left coast' girl. :)
good to see you too.
john
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 25, 2013, at 14:57:20
In reply to Re: a recovery board » brynb, posted by johnLA on August 24, 2013, at 22:11:10
> hey 'left coast' girl. :)
>
> good to see you too.Sorry to interrupt, but I'd like to redirect follow-ups not about a recovery board to a different thread. Here's a link:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20130730/msgs/1049679.html
Thanks,
Bob
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