Mercnbeth -> RE: "Partners on behavioral Meds..." (10/3/2007 10:41:58 AM)
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ORIGINAL: breatheasone You know...this shit is BEYOND ridiculous....I can't BELIEVE I'm saying this but I hope mod11 locks this and EVERY thread a certain person KEEPS ruining for others by the SENSELESS needling and "I know it all listen to me." bull shit...and I think we all know WHO i am speaking about. Frankly I am sick of this persons negative impact on every thread they seem to visit. breathing as one, I would disagree. Where ignorance and inexperience is concerned; to be 'enlightened' requires more exposure, more light. Its only dangerous when hidden and the weak and naive have no alternative position to consider. "Withdrawing" and/or censorship are characteristics of the weak and cowardly. Those traits are best exposed through open debate. Mercnbeth I tend to agree with most you've said here, and understand the point you are making. For example: A month ago, I had one opinion of a person, after watching numerous circular debates where those who disagreed were baited, ridiculed and demeaned - my opinion changed drastically. Exposure definitely brought about a degree of enlightenment. However, withdrawing from a total waste of time is not something I'd call cowardly. Its just common sense. If someone is deliberately or subconsciously obtuse and quarrelsome - why feed their need for attention? Winsome, Granted a easier and more practical route would be to sit back, enjoy the entertainment value, and remain silent. I find myself sliding toward that position more and more. However there are occasions where the comment or position is so disjointed from reality or so inconsistent with observed or enjoyed experience; it can't be ignored. Think in terms that it isn't their obvious need of attention that is being served. Also served is exposure to a credible alternative position; hopefully without any representation of it being a "one true way". The inclusionary versus exclusionary stance alone provides valid reasoning. Consider the topic at hand. If psychology or psychiatry "works" for me but doesn't or didn't work for you, does that invalidate that it does work for me? Of course not. The same is true with medication be they OTC, prescribed, home grown, or 'legal' and/or taxed 'medications' such as coffee, tea, chocolate, alcohol, or sugar. ALL, in some form or fashion, change the brain chemistry. There is also much to be said regarding the differing quality of the individuals given the titles "Doctor" or "Therapist". Keep in mind that the sheepskin on the wall doesn't show the grade. Fifty percent of practicing doctors graduated in the bottom half of their graduating class. Which points to another consideration. A Doctors business is considered a "practice". Remember at all times they are "practicing" on you.
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