Treestud | Friday, September 22, 2000 - 07:44 pm  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  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  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  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  Casper, I think he's talking about someone that has questioned him in the RR. |
Faerygdds | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 08:42 am  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  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  I'll play! lol |
Tarotot | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:37 am  I'll play too! |
Katie | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:41 am  Good luck Kearie |
Ocean_Islands | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 09:45 am  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  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  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  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  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  Treestud- Correct, you are not a psychologist! |
Katie | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:10 am  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  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  Whatever---huh? |
Mee | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:13 am  These days, an observant patient is often more qualified to diagnose than an average doctor. |
Kearie | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:15 am  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  Josh is much like a wallflower om my wallpaper ! |
Kearie | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:18 am  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  Ok DID, BPD |
Katnphx | Saturday, September 23, 2000 - 10:26 am  Disassociative personality disorder, Borderline personality disorder, schizo-affective personality disorder. |