Group therapy time - Page 4

footfootfoot · 08-16-2011, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

"And then she fainted!"

That only makes us love you all the more.

HungLikeJesus · 08-16-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

That only makes us love you all the more.

That's kinky.

Also, I could never quite figure out this line:

Quote:

...and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes

jimhelm · 08-15-2011, 08:29 PM

that says fainted, not farted

classicman · 08-21-2011, 11:54 AM

Thanks Rich. I needed to read that. I too look into the future and it scares the hell outta me. Knowing he will be dependent upon me for the rest of MY life is overwhelming.

BigV · 10-19-2011, 11:06 PM

I just finished listening to an interview on the radio... a similar statement struck me. The subject said "Americans represent 5% of the world's population, but we consume 65% of the world's psychoactive drugs."

I can't find a cite, but I'll keep looking. The program I listened to was on KUOW from 8-9pm 19 Oct 2011.

ZenGum · 10-20-2011, 01:38 AM

Quote:

we consume 65% of the world's psychoactive drugs.

Legal or illegal?

Lamplighter · 10-20-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Legal or illegal?

The CDC and NIH did the survey, and the way the remainder of the article reads,
I would believe these are legal Rx's from private physicians for their patients.

This is via Reuters, and tho not really suspect in itself, I could be a tiny bit leary. It is being picked up by other news services.

footfootfoot · 10-20-2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Legal or illegal?

Absolutely.

Trilby · 10-20-2011, 06:42 AM

I think it has something to do with our attitude of happiness as a "right" --- we are going to be happy, goddamnit!, no matter WHAT we have to do to achieve it! that sort of thing.

DanaC · 10-20-2011, 07:41 AM

The positive flipside to this story might be that there is less stigma attached to depression in the US, making it more likely that those who do need help will actually seek it.

The entitlement to happiness thing is also a likely factor. Or, rather, an assumption that if you aren't happy then there's something wrong with you.

Another factor might be work culture. Mild depression may not really need medication, but if someone is struggling to keep their head above water, they may feel they need it in order not to end up taking time off work, or otherwise fucking up their job.

infinite monkey · 10-20-2011, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

The positive flipside to this story might be that there is less stigma attached to depression in the US, making it more likely that those who do need help will actually seek it.

The entitlement to happiness thing is also a likely factor. Or, rather, an assumption that if you aren't happy then there's something wrong with you.

Another factor might be work culture. Mild depression may not really need medication, but if someone is struggling to keep their head above water, they may feel they need it in order not to end up taking time off work, or otherwise fucking up their job.

You said what I would have said had I been able to say it.

Also, I'm not surprised that 10% of Americans are on an anti-depressant. It's a chemical imbalance, folks. Do I believe that for a few SSRIs are a "happy pill?" Sure. As with anything, some are looking for a quick fix.

But for some, they make the difference between living and driving your car off a cliff.

I am the 10%.

Spexxvet · 10-20-2011, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I am the 10%.

I am Sparticus... I mean the 10%.

Chocolatl · 10-20-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

But for some, they make the difference between living and driving your car off a cliff.

I know this is neither here nor there, but I just had to chime in to say how close to home this line hit for me.

I spent about 8 months on SSRIs last year after Life got to be too much -- the stress of being a teacher paired with my father-in-law battling cancer shut me down to the point where I couldn't function on a daily basis.

This summer, with the school year done and Dad on track to good health, I met with my doctor and made the decision to wean off the medication.

Then the school year started back up.

Earlier this week, I found myself wondering if wrapping my car around a tree on my way in to work would mean I could take a few weeks off.

I'm headed back to the doctor tomorrow morning.

Part of me feels like a failure, like surely I could keep my self together without chemical help. The rest of me recognizes the honest fact that I can only do so much on my own, and I wouldn't be doing much of anything if I ended up in a ditch down a wooded road one morning.

TheMercenary · 10-20-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infinite monkey

Also, I'm not surprised that 10% of Americans are on an anti-depressant.

That number is way higher than 10%!

Trilby · 10-20-2011, 07:52 AM

Our jobs (or lack thereof) depress us so we need the Rx to:

1) Keep going at our soul-crushing, inhumane work place

2) Keep going at our quest for a soul-crushing, inhumane work place.

We need $$$$ so we can buy their drugs.

welcome to Utopia! it's a brave new world!!

08-15-2011, 08:29 PM	#3
jimhelm a beautiful fool Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 39.939705 Posts: 4,504	that says fainted, not farted __________________ There's a Shadow just behind me. Shrouding every step I take. Making every promise empty, pointing every finger at me. _tool

08-21-2011, 11:54 AM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Thanks Rich. I needed to read that. I too look into the future and it scares the hell outta me. Knowing he will be dependent upon me for the rest of MY life is overwhelming. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-19-2011, 11:06 PM	#5
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I just finished listening to an interview on the radio... a similar statement struck me. The subject said "Americans represent 5% of the world's population, but we consume 65% of the world's psychoactive drugs." I can't find a cite, but I'll keep looking. The program I listened to was on KUOW from 8-9pm 19 Oct 2011. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-20-2011, 06:42 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I think it has something to do with our attitude of happiness as a "right" --- we are going to be happy, goddamnit!, no matter WHAT we have to do to achieve it! that sort of thing. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-20-2011, 07:52 AM	#15
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Our jobs (or lack thereof) depress us so we need the Rx to: 1) Keep going at our soul-crushing, inhumane work place 2) Keep going at our quest for a soul-crushing, inhumane work place. We need $$$$ so we can buy their drugs. welcome to Utopia! it's a brave new world!! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode