09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeBS.
🙂 Then there is hope for all of us.
Part of my work, in the field of mental health, involves clients with addiction problems, and humour often plays a vital role in the recovery process. (Although addiction does bring out the worst in some personalities).
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI've always found mental health to be a very interesting subject. Partially because I'm a total nerd and love studying such things, and partially because it would give me some insight into how my mind works and the chemistry of it and whatnot. Along with philosophy, psychology is my favorite subject to discuss, along with literature and music and other such things.
🙂 Then there is hope for all of us.
Part of my work, in the field of mental health, involves clients with addiction problems, and humour often plays a vital role in the recovery process. (Although addiction does bring out the worst in some personalities).
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessCool.
I've always found mental health to be a very interesting subject. Partially because I'm a total nerd and love studying such things, and partially because it would give me some insight into how my mind works and the chemistry of it and whatnot. Along with philosophy, psychology is my favorite subject to discuss, along with literature and music and other such things.
Good thing this desire came from a swamp, with tadpoles.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessMy particular speciality is the management of social anxiety and have developed an effective strategy, which does require some bravery on the part of the sufferer.
I've always found mental health to be a very interesting subject. Partially because I'm a total nerd and love studying such things, and partially because it would give me some insight into how my mind works and the chemistry of it and whatnot. Along with philosophy, psychology is my favorite subject to discuss, along with literature and music and other such things.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI wish I would have been scheduling appointments with you instead of the guy I had been seeing back in high school. Instead of trying to find what was causing my issues at the time, he basically just said "Alright, here's 4 different medications, I'll be in Germany for a couple months, see you later." and didn't give me a number to call him at. Needless to say, I found someone who was willing to sit down with me and try and root of the problem instead of numbing the symptoms.
My particular speciality is the management of social anxiety and have developed an effective strategy, which does require some bravery on the part of the sufferer.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessAtheist convention.
I wish I would have been scheduling appointments with you instead of the guy I had been seeing back in high school. Instead of trying to find what was causing my issues at the time, he basically just said "Alright, here's 4 different medications, I'll be in Germany for a couple months, see you later." and didn't give me a number to call him at. Needless to ...[text shortened]... was willing to sit down with me and try and root of the problem instead of numbing the symptoms.
Puke.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessSorry to hear that. It does sometimes seem like a lottery, the support people get. Medication does have its place, but there are so many other options to explore before going down that road. (And medication of course can bring its own problems).
I wish I would have been scheduling appointments with you instead of the guy I had been seeing back in high school. Instead of trying to find what was causing my issues at the time, he basically just said "Alright, here's 4 different medications, I'll be in Germany for a couple months, see you later." and didn't give me a number to call him at. Needless to ...[text shortened]... was willing to sit down with me and try and root of the problem instead of numbing the symptoms.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeOf course. There's a time and a place for everything. But giving a teenage addict a bunch of pills before tackling the root of the addictive tendencies is not a good idea.
Sorry to hear that. It does sometimes seem like a lottery, the support people get. Medication does have its place, but there are so many other options to explore before going down that road. (And medication of course can bring its own problems).
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeBecause the brain came from a dirty puddle.
Sorry to hear that. It does sometimes seem like a lottery, the support people get. Medication does have its place, but there are so many other options to explore before going down that road. (And medication of course can bring its own problems).
Makes sense.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by JakeChessAgreed. In this country (Britain) services have improved greatly for adults suffering with mental health and addiction problems, but the services provided to children and adolescents with these issues is seriously lacking.
Of course. There's a time and a place for everything. But giving a teenage addict a bunch of pills before tackling the root of the addictive tendencies is not a good idea.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeYour views are wrong.
Agreed. In this country (Britain) services have improved greatly for adults suffering with mental health and addiction problems, but the services provided to children and adolescents with these issues is seriously lacking.
Atheism is dangerous to society.
09 Jan 17
Originally posted by Ghost of a DukeI would be happy to talk more on this in PMs, I don't want to totally derail this thread and the walls have ears, as you well know.
Agreed. In this country (Britain) services have improved greatly for adults suffering with mental health and addiction problems, but the services provided to children and adolescents with these issues is seriously lacking.