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01-15-2015 , 03:04 PM
I already know the reason why I'm all that you described. That's not the problem, the problem is what the hell do you do about it?
01-15-2015 , 03:06 PM
Robin, Greg:

Why don't you guys take this discussion to the active thread in this forum on the specific topic of Robin's life and issues?
01-15-2015 , 03:09 PM
Beast,

Don't forget to clock back in when you get back from lunch and open this thread.
01-15-2015 , 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin Agrees
What would therapy do? Have you guys ever been to therapy I found it to be a complete waste of time. It was like a staring contest utterly stupid trust me when I say tbabs is finding going on forums way more therapeutic than any CBT or talk therapy.
Having been to one a few years ago I can say it was the best thing I've done for myself. I can see why it didn't work for you though.
01-15-2015 , 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Banned4lyfe
Having been to one a few years ago I can say it was the best thing I've done for myself. I can see why it didn't work for you though.
Why didn't it work for me?
01-15-2015 , 03:12 PM
Robin, what the hell you do about it is see a therapist who has worked with dozens or hundreds of people just like you. You say your therapy was like a staring contest, which makes me think you didn't have therapists who were good at helping people with depression. The worst thing for a depressed person is a therapist who just sits there and listens to them.

You need a therapist who is going to be active and directive and challenge your negative thinking and offer you very concrete strategies to help you deal with your depression. This is what a good therapist would do for you, and if this was not your experience, don't blame therapy or yourself, but blame your incompetent therapist. And don't go back to a therapist more than 2 or 3 times if you feel like they're not helping, because if you're not getting anything from them yet, that's probably not going to change no matter how long you go.

You seem to be or want to be a Buddhist. Great! Mindfulness-based therapies are one of the empirically supported treatments for depression. Take an MBCT course. Are you in the UK? Then http://bemindful.co.uk/
01-15-2015 , 03:15 PM
PM eachother ffs guys...
01-15-2015 , 03:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by gregorio
Robin, what the hell you do about it is see a therapist who has worked with dozens or hundreds of people just like you. You say your therapy was like a staring contest, which makes me think you didn't have therapists who were good at helping people with depression. The worst thing for a depressed person is a therapist who just sits there and listens to them.

You need a therapist who is going to be active and directive and challenge your negative thinking and offer you very concrete strategies to help you deal with your depression. This is what a good therapist would do for you, and if this was not your experience, don't blame therapy or yourself, but blame your incompetent therapist. And don't go back to a therapist more than 2 or 3 times if you feel like they're not helping, because if you're not getting anything from them yet, that's probably not going to change no matter how long you go.

You seem to be or want to be a Buddhist. Great! Mindfulness-based therapies are one of the empirically supported treatments for depression. Take an MBCT course. Are you in the UK? Then http://bemindful.co.uk/
Is it science or not?

gregorio you don't understand my problem at all. You think its about work or relationships or money or something like that it's nothing about life. It is life itself.
01-15-2015 , 03:22 PM
Grear,

Quote:
Originally Posted by GREEAR10
I don't think BEAST will be put on anti depressants. The guy lives in a non reality realm where he views everything about him and his situation as better than what it is. He needs some depressants. Like a reality check.

I suspect that's not true and Babs actually has a pretty good idea of what his life is like and how it compares to others. I bet a lot of that stuff is just him venting in a forum full of people with lives he can only dream of. This is also probably the only place where he can even interact with people with lives like this who get to do all the things he wishes he could.

I do think it's likely he prob does believe he deserves all these things too, and doesn't think it's fair that pretty much everyone else itt has more money, success, and opportunities than him.
01-15-2015 , 03:23 PM
Greg,

PLEASE POST YOUR REPLY TO ROBIN IN THE THREAD DISCUSSING ROBIN'S LIFE!!!! THANKS!
01-15-2015 , 03:30 PM
A new therapy-themed thread could be created. Take the three most knowledgeable, helpful posters, add Beast, everyone itt agrees to a ceasefire, and simulate a therapy session. Considering he wouldn't see an actual professional, this could be his best hope.

To keep it on-point, he could agree to escrow $100, and after the thread has reached full course, he could be returned the money, which would ensure he'd take it seriously.

What'd'ya say, Beast?
01-15-2015 , 03:37 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Snoopy5
A new therapy-themed thread could be created. Take the three most knowledgeable, helpful posters, add Beast, everyone itt agrees to a ceasefire, and simulate a therapy session. Considering he wouldn't see an actual professional, this could be his best hope.

To keep it on-point, he could agree to escrow $100, and after the thread has reached full course, he could be returned the money, which would ensure he'd take it seriously.

What'd'ya say, Beast?
When the beast inevitability blows up we could have a 2 day 10 pick hunchcap and the winner picks the charity for the $100.
01-15-2015 , 03:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BluffMyNuts
When the beast inevitability blows up we could have a 2 day 10 pick hunchcap and the winner picks the charity for the $100.
I would like to donate something to the charity who is the escrow and do you take paypal?
01-15-2015 , 05:27 PM
A BEAST should be about to clock out errr leave for lunch around now. I anticipate a post shortly.
01-15-2015 , 05:39 PM
I anticipate him having a drink or 2.
01-15-2015 , 05:47 PM
Then some weed to chill him out because a BEAST might have ADD
01-15-2015 , 06:01 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by El Diablo
Grear,




I suspect that's not true and Babs actually has a pretty good idea of what his life is like and how it compares to others. I bet a lot of that stuff is just him venting in a forum full of people with lives he can only dream of. This is also probably the only place where he can even interact with people with lives like this who get to do all the things he wishes he could.

like attain the lofty goals of marriage and inner-city teacher.
01-15-2015 , 06:02 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by GREEAR10
Then some weed to chill him out because a BEAST might have ADD

think I remember him saying something about taking adderral before?
01-15-2015 , 07:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by citanul
You are a >30 year old male in the SF area who:

1. Feels he needs to use drugs to have a productive day
2. Feels he needs to use drugs to engage with other people
3. Has not had a romantic relationship in X years
4. Strongly identifies the achievement of local sports franchises as personal victories
5. Represents achievements from elementary school as evidence of current achievement and ability
6. Demonstrates various manic behavior patterns
7. Will likely move down a socioeconomic tier from his parents
8. Is in denial or misunderstanding about his relative standing in society, as frequently evidenced by the factors above

I could go on, as could others.
Quoted so BEAST doesn't miss this
01-15-2015 , 08:39 PM
A unsober BEAST should be getting home from work in the next hour.
01-15-2015 , 08:46 PM
I am guessing he is gone for a week or so... We pissed him off and some other shiny object has caught his attention.
01-15-2015 , 08:47 PM
I wonder what he does and where he posts when it's not here. He's got to have a few back up sites.
01-15-2015 , 08:55 PM
Why do you care GREEAR? It's like you are a vulture hovering over a dying corpse.
01-15-2015 , 08:58 PM
I'm hungry.
01-15-2015 , 08:59 PM
Beast,

I'd be willing to pay for four therapy sessions, if we can agree on a reasonably qualified therapist. I'd have to pay them directly. If after four sessions you don't think it is helpful, feel free to walk away and tell these bumbling buffoons to kiss your hindquarters.

      
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