Archive through September 23, 2000

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Treestud

Friday, September 22, 2000 - 07:44 pm Click here to edit this post

I'm no psychologist, but Josh seems like a really depressed person. He just comes off as a deeply sad and deeply hurt individual.

Btw, I wish Curtis would stop "fishing" for Josh's supposed hidden past. Josh would not confide in someone as transparent as Curtis.

Kathyb

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 07:58 am Click here to edit this post

Weeks ago, after a beer blast, I posted that I thought Josh was clinically depressed. His
"armor" dissolves with the drinks.

Casper

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:24 am Click here to edit this post

Who is this guy name John that he's going to tell Jamie about later...in a week. His stepfather?

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:31 am Click here to edit this post

Come on people, there is a huge difference between being depressed clinically and being lonely and misunderstood.

Josh is NOT clinically depressed. He may have melancholy traits and acceptance issues but there is a big difference.

If you must diagnose someone...I will give you all my symptoms and you can diagnose me. Whoever diagnoses me correctly, I will vote out the person of your choice with $10.

Elisa

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:41 am Click here to edit this post

Casper, I think he's talking about someone that has questioned him in the RR.

Faerygdds

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:42 am Click here to edit this post

Darn I used to know the anser to that wuestion... hmmm... where was that post??? lol

I remember something about.... your doctor says your special, not crazy. It was in a George discussion I think. hmmmmm.... ;)

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:46 am Click here to edit this post

lol...You are so right Faery.

I am special!!! :-)

But, I haven't given out my symptoms yet, and I have 3 different diagnosis.

Got to have at least 3 players before I will give out my symptoms. :-)

Faerygdds

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:34 am Click here to edit this post

I'll play! lol

Tarotot

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:37 am Click here to edit this post

I'll play too!

Katie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:41 am Click here to edit this post

Good luck Kearie

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:45 am Click here to edit this post

Well, for one I can tell you're a masochist if you're going to reveal yourself on this board, what with all the hateful posters, and all.

Karen

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:54 am Click here to edit this post

I believe the title says Josh MAY suffer from depression. Having been there myself and a close family member is now being treated for depression, I definitely see some real signs of it in Josh. Am I qualified on the basis of what we have seen so far to diagnose him? no... but he MAY suffer from depression and if he were my son, I would see that he got a proper diagnosis from a psychiatrist. Are any of you qualified to say he is NOT clinically depressed?

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:55 am Click here to edit this post

Okay...ready or not....lol Oh, these are all symptoms with NO medications.

1) In stressful situations I hear voices.
2) lapses of memory
3) fear of abandonment
4) self-destructive behavior.
5) see the world in terms of black and white.
6) above average IQ
7) flight of thought
8) difficulty concentrating
9) rapid mood changes
10) exaggerated fear
11) suicidal ideation (no med symptoms...not a problem now)

12) anorexic tendencies.

okay, that's all you get for now...
and no I'm not masochistic....flame away if you must...I'm still special.

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:05 am Click here to edit this post

I still do not believe that Josh is depressed. Not clinically. Perhaps a PMS type depressed, but that is mild compared to real clinical depression. Josh shows too much interest in life and goals. He shows too much pride in himself.
He sleeps fine and has no trouble concentrating during the day. He shows a great deal of concern for others.

He shows a great deal of insecurities and a desire to feel understood. But this is a far cry from depression.

A modern philosopher coined the term "cosmic loneliness". A term to describe the realization that NO ONE will every understand another individual entirely. We are ultimately alone in who we are. Other people only get a glimps of who we are.

Many people don't think that deeply on this subject. Many people don't introspect and try to totally know themselves.

I think Josh has done a great deal of thinking and has realized this "cosmic loneliness".

Whatever

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:08 am Click here to edit this post

Kearie-


hmmm, the "patient" is going to choose the "correct" diagnosis!


(Just an observation, not a flame.)

Whatever

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:08 am Click here to edit this post

Treestud- Correct, you are not a psychologist!

Katie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:10 am Click here to edit this post

I am sure I am wrong but it is more fun then the feeds. I am not qualified so these are only guesses but I will agree you are special Kearie.

Bi-polar,psychotic,DID ???

Mee

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:10 am Click here to edit this post

MPD with a side order of Borderline and/or ADD?

Oh, and Ocean Islands ... ROFL. I was thinking the same thing. (No offense, Keary.)

Peace.

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:10 am Click here to edit this post

Whatever---huh?

Mee

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:13 am Click here to edit this post

These days, an observant patient is often more qualified to diagnose than an average doctor.

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:15 am Click here to edit this post

Pretty good there Mee....got the borderline correct....Kind of surprising since so many are unfamiliar with the illness.

How are you using the term MPD? As a specific diagnosis under Disassociative disorders?

Katie....you may have one correct.

:-)

Solos

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:17 am Click here to edit this post

Josh is much like a wallflower om my wallpaper !

Kearie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:18 am Click here to edit this post

Actually I am an observant patient who also took classes at the masters level in Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. I had hopes of becoming a counselor.

Katie

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:18 am Click here to edit this post

Ok DID, BPD

Katnphx

Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:26 am Click here to edit this post

Disassociative personality disorder, Borderline personality disorder, schizo-affective personality disorder.