Chris | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:27 pm  How about "From Josh's Mental Health To Our Own?" |
Katie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:29 pm  Good idea Dulci and Chris |
Kearie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:51 pm  All it would take for Josh to learn this thread was not about him would be to read the first 4 posts. There was a similar post regarding George's mental health also. I think as people we try to anaylze people and make judgement calls on everyone. We try to explain away what we consider to be abnormal behavior. No one knows what 'normal' behavior is. We can only say what we view as normal. To me, normal is just a measurement. A measurement to classify what devience is, or abnormalacy. We generally base 'normalacy' on what the moral majority deems as acceptable behavior. If a person doesn't fit this moral majority's belief than they are viewed as 'less than' okay. Normal is based on cultural influences. For example, as Americans it is wrong to marry a cousin. In other societies it is almost expected. We find that weird. What a dull world we would live in if everyone fit into the moral majority. Different is good. Normal--what the heck is that. Mental health--what is that, and does anyone ever reach full mental health? Morning Katie |
Sunshine | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:51 pm  PLEASE forgive me for getting off the subject AGAIN but I'm really new to the Net By the way where do you go to start your own post? Anyway back to my question ...Why is the BBH not equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine and clothes dryer.They have a microwave and refrigerator,air conditioning. and a stove of course. why not all the modern day needs? what's up with that? and why only limited hot water? Thank you All... |
Chris | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 12:55 pm  Sunshine: Click on the word GENERAL at the top of this page (those links are an easy way to get around), then click on the CREATE NEW CONVERSATION button at the bottom of that page. |
Sunshine | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:06 pm  Thanks Chris nice to hear from someone in Colorado I lived in the Spings about 12years ago for about a year then moved to Ny for 2 years.. Been in Denver for 10..Ex was in the Army |
Katie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 01:12 pm  Good Afternoon Kearie |
Chris | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 02:11 pm  Sunshine: Gail lives just east of here (never met though). |
Jade888 | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:29 pm  I don't think anyone who spends time on the comuputer reading these threads for hours on ends for days, weeks, and now months can consider them selves normal. In fact a new study recently published in JAMA states that anyone who spends more than 3 hours a day on their computer or in chat rooms...ect has an addiction problem and a social anxiety problem...so I guess we are all NUTS too! Me...I am an artist and I am supposed to be nuts! GIRLS...I have not heard back from my friends he is in DC and will return on THursday! |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:31 pm  This thread should be ended immediately. It has nothing whatsoever to do with its title and I'm sick and tired of this kind of crap being tolerated on this board! . . . . just kidding. |
Treestud | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:45 pm  Why the hell are they changing the title of my DAMN MESSAGE!!! |
Moderator | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:50 pm  Because everyone was complaining that it didn't fit anymore, and suggested it be changed. (k) |
Whatever | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:54 pm  "new study recently published in JAMA" Sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters? |
Treestud | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 08:54 pm  But this constant censorship is hampering the flow of ideas that makes any message board interesting. This should be a forum to provoke thought -- not make the closeminded more comfortable. |
Moderator | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 09:08 pm  The free flow of ideas is why this topic no longer fit the title. Are you suggesting that we only let people talk about Josh's alleged depression? That sounds like censorship to me. (k) |
Ocean_Islands | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 09:10 pm  I suggest that the people be changed. The power of the webmaster knows no bounds. Please take all msgs dealing with Josh's depression and put them in one thread. Take all the msgs dealing with people's personal issues and put them in another thread. Problem solved. I rest my case. Case dismissed. |
Treestud | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 09:11 pm  User deleted. (k) |
Katie | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 09:14 pm  I think the moderator did the right thing. It wasn't about Josh any longerbut mental health. Most of us dismissed Josh having depression a long time ago but it took off to a talk about mental health in general. I think the moderator was being generous in leaving it open. Thank you which ever one you are. |
Jade888 | Tuesday, September 26, 2000 - 10:37 pm  Oceean: JAMA= the Journal of the American Medical Assocaiation. |
Kearie | Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:11 pm  Okay, now I'm gettin Srwed by the system. My last appt was back in February. It was a med check appoint for 15 minutes. Our insurance company still hasn't paid and the Dr. won't give me a refill untill I see him again. And they won't let me make an appointment until the entire bill is paid. Looks like Effexor withdrawls for me and till we can afford the $200 bill. Any advise? |
Chris | Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 02:59 pm  Kearie: Call your insurance company, and tell them your doctor thinks you might become homicidal if you don't get your medication. Then tell them you are very unhappy they haven't paid the bill, so you can't get your medication. Ask the individual you are talking to where s/he lives. If they have half a brain at all, they will expedite things.  |
Whatever | Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 08:45 pm  Chris, Kearie: A small hint- If you try that approach, I suggest asking this: "Ask the individual you are talking to where s/he lives." BEFORE you say this: "tell them your doctor thinks you might become homicidal if you don't get your medication. Then tell them you are very unhappy they haven't paid the bill, so you can't get your medication."
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Jade888 | Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 08:49 pm  Whatever... This is what people face with bad insurance and no help for an illnes that has been discrininated for hundreds of years. Hey girls...I should hear from my guy tomorrow. |
Marlo | Wednesday, September 27, 2000 - 09:51 pm  I have been on my computer so long that I have been waking up with a stiff neck, went to the doctor today. I am now wearing a cervical collar and was told to stay off the computer until my neck is better.....No way, not this week, I will probably be in a body cast by time BB ends |
Kearie | Thursday, September 28, 2000 - 12:30 am  Whatever--- LOL I loved your advise. I actually think it might work. lol Marlo--I haven't gone to my chiropractor, can't pay off last years bills, but boy do I need to. I have knots in my neck and back so big that it is hard to move. I also have knots behind my knees from sitting 'indian style' at my desk chair. Sometimes I find myself sitting this way, so tired, that I also lay my head on the desk and watch the screen sideways....and typing this way also... I'm pathetic and special...who'ld of thot. lol |