Posted by JahL on January 15, 2006, at 20:23:48
In reply to Thanks for responding Jah!, posted by Tom Twilight on January 15, 2006, at 16:16:02
Hi Tom.
> I at least remember you from previous posts, and if memory serves you're post weren't unpleasant or contreversial!You can't get away with unpleasant here so I try and walk away from arguments now.
My thoughts are probably more controversial than my posts. I've learnt that if you know you're going to antagonise people, it's usually best to refrain from posting completely. Which is what I almost do. Many of my posts touch upon suicide, violence and drugs, subjects that many people feel uncomfortable with, but which are a part of my world. I don't fit the demographic here and so it is inevitable I will raise eyebrows from time to time. I also have grave misgivings about The Psychotherapy Industry - for that's what it is IMO - and such views do not conform to the majority opinion here. But that's cool.
> I think stating that UK is a police state is a fair comment, especially were mental health is concerned!
Don't get me started on the mental healthcare system! It's a disgrace. Our American friends would not believe what goes on (or doesn't, as is often the case). After 8 years in the system, I don't even have a pdoc anymore.
With the 'police state' comment, I probably had in mind more the new 'religious hatred' Bill, which IMO has nothing to do with stopping hatred (a trawl of the internet will confirm that the proposed measures are actually fomenting anger and resentment - the Liberal Elite underestimate just how highly the Electorate treasures its hard-won freedom of speech. Ultimately one *chooses* to adhere to a particular religious ideology and so the idea that such views - which will inevitably have a massive impact on all of our lives - cannot be challenged or criticised is absurd), and everything to do with placating an increasingly vociferous and vocal 'minority group'. It's all about votes. The irony is that the group these 'tolerance measures' will most benefit, is itself manifestly intolerant (Ed, I think you will probably know what I'm on about. BBC Radio 4. A certain 'Sir'. Disgraceful).
See how easy it is for me to stray into controversial territory? I wasn't even trying. No need for a Redirect Bob - I've said my piece.
> I wanted to ask your advice about going abroad for treatment.
> I think you were about the only UK person who actually did go abroad!That's right! I saw the venerable Dr Jensen, who was all the rage round here a few years back. I have mixed feelings about the consultation itself, but I gained access to drugs I had no hope of getting here. And his secretary was cute :-)
It was an expensive journey obviously, but I don't believe you can put a price on health. All in all, quite an adventure. First ever trip to the US of A. Recommended.
> Anyway if you feel like contacting me, you can just babblemail by clicking on my name.
Will do. My brain isn't working tonight, so probably tomorrow. I'm a night owl and my brain takes a few hours to fire up so it won't be early. Always happy to help a fellow Brit in distress tho' :-)
> P.S. sorry for bad spelling good old dyslexiaMate...I am your worst nightmare. A former English student with a love of the language, and a pedant to boot. Only one spelling mistake. A- :-P
Jah.
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