To the people who answer questions in mental health and psychology...I have a qu!
Question: When people make posts regarding questions or issues they are having...especially serious issues, why is it that so many people just write "go see a doctor" or "you need to see a psychologist?" I would think that, short of someone who is developmentally disabled or mentally retarded, they already know that is what they need to do, but they are posting to get more information and perspective on what is happening. So why tell them what they already know instead of actually trying to help them by answering their question? Are you really in this for the points, or do you really want to help people?
I'm interested to hear your responses.
Answers: When people make posts regarding questions or issues they are having...especially serious issues, why is it that so many people just write "go see a doctor" or "you need to see a psychologist?" I would think that, short of someone who is developmentally disabled or mentally retarded, they already know that is what they need to do, but they are posting to get more information and perspective on what is happening. So why tell them what they already know instead of actually trying to help them by answering their question? Are you really in this for the points, or do you really want to help people?
I'm interested to hear your responses.
I know! I think its ok to say that but say something else too.If you have no exsperience or cant relate dont answer! I dont want to be told go to the doctor.Sometimes the doctor has like 5 minutes for me and then Im left to figure it out myself.Thats why I come on yahoo to find someone who has exspereince and can offer me some hope.One more thing my doctor doesnt have my illness .He cant relate many people on yahoo can relate have been on the same medication ect so why not reach out and talk to people who are like me? The doctor can talk about meds but he hasnt exspereinced the stiffness and muscle pain like someone else may have. People just troll for points .I hate that its heartless and rude. People should get used to being compassionate for one another or the should stay off the site.Its not for callous cold , people.
Amen!
There are certain "proper" answers (or cop-outs as I like to call them) to give for certain questions, and we've been conditioned to give them instead of giving any real information.
People are cowards: they want to help but they don't want liability.
Good question!
I have battled major depression. I suffered from it for 5 months in 2006. It was a horrible time; I was virtually incapacitated, and my life was going down the dump.Fortunately, I'm much better. When I see questions about people asking help for depression, I tell them what I went through and give them advice. I've told them to seek professional help asap, but I also told them I found help from a support group called Emotions Anonymous, which is a free, confidential, support group for people dealing with emotional problems. Several respondents thanked me for my help and advice.Because I went through what they're going through now,I can empatize and be helpful.
I think that is a very interesting. Depending on how seriously the person wants to know I think that people should answer with complete honesty. Personally if I asked a question I would like someone who is qualified to answer whether by a life or personal experience or because its their field. Especially when it comes to serious fields. These are peoples lives we're commenting on.
If people ask me questions like "Do I have Bi-polar" then I will always refer them back to a medical specialist. However if they ask "what are some symptoms of bi-polar" then I will share with them the knowledge that I have.
Basically its about giving knowledge and experience but not direct diagnosis or advice.
its because people dont know the answer, most of the questions asked have such a broad range of symptoms it could be anything, and people that are not doctors shouldnt be diagnosing. the best thing to do is go and see a doctor
Because those people did not inform that they have seen a doctor and want further info. It is dangerous to give medical advice when you did not check up on the actual patience, thus the advice refer to doctor. Some mental patience that run amok and shoot people may be properly diagnosis if only they get properly diagnosis. Wrong advice may cost life. Be safe rather than sorry.
I speak from the heart & truley hope that by sharing my experiences, will give others insight & strenght to trust there own judgement! People need to believe in themselfs!!
I am not on this site to "get points"- I"m on this site answering these type of ?"s to hopefully help someone !!
I have never lied about my experiences- If I were to actually tell all of them you"d ? - How are you still here? the anser is ,
so I can help others.
They may or may not choose my answer- but they are given a different point of view- something that helps them re-evaluate there current situation! It also helps to keep me on track- makes me realize, hey I thought I had it bad but - not always!!
My point--"Life is a beautiful thing no matter how bad we think it is-It"s always worse for someone else" We need help,
if we can!!! I Hope I can!! That's all!!
Because people use terms like "just interested" or "wanting to know more" or "I just want a perspective on this..." to mask the truth of the matter, which is they are too scared to get to reliable professional help - or they are putting that off in hopes some stranger on the internet will save them from themselves.
Becaus they are misguided enough to poll strangers on the internet for answers to complex personal issues. Then they get ticked off when you tell them a professional needs to assist them, it's bigger than you can solve for them.
Well the truth is the truth.
No one does it "for the points".
Preach it brother!! Amen!!
well....I usually try to say go see a doctor or psychologist because sometimes...you know thigns nad jsut need verification...but i aslo add info about how it will hepl and other thigns they can do. i hope that my answers help...even if its just validating somethign that the person already knew.
Hi!!! Im Alli i am Para Suicidel /Im a cutter im wild and dark i doc like docs and i dont need them all i want to say is if someone post a ? that has to do with this subject DONT LOL PLZ I BEG OF U ALL THAT WILL DO IS MACK THEM WORSE!!!!!!