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Posted by muffled on May 9, 2006, at 14:45:14
I have noticed that the board called 'Psycho-Babble is about biological treatments' is really a meds. board. But the description is rather ambiguous and peolple post on psychology cuz they can't tell that there is a meds board according to the list.
I dunno if that made sense?
Anyhow, how bout,
'Psycho-Babble is about medications and biological treatments' or something like that?
I dunno, I'm sure someone can come up w/something better.
As if you don't got enough to do.
Take care,
Muffled
Posted by 10derHeart on May 9, 2006, at 23:14:46
In reply to Dr. Bob re:meds board, posted by muffled on May 9, 2006, at 14:45:14
Posted by muffled on May 10, 2006, at 23:55:13
In reply to Excellent suggestion. Good on ya', muffled (nm) » muffled, posted by 10derHeart on May 9, 2006, at 23:14:46
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 11, 2006, at 4:11:45
In reply to Dr. Bob re:meds board, posted by muffled on May 9, 2006, at 14:45:14
> I have noticed that the board called 'Psycho-Babble is about biological treatments' is really a meds. board. But the description is rather ambiguous and peolple post on psychology cuz they can't tell that there is a meds board according to the list.
> I dunno if that made sense?
> Anyhow, how bout,
> 'Psycho-Babble is about medications and biological treatments' or something like that?
> I dunno, I'm sure someone can come up w/something better.Thanks for trying to improve things. What do others think?
Bob
Posted by Tabitha on May 11, 2006, at 9:59:00
In reply to Re: meds board, posted by Dr. Bob on May 11, 2006, at 4:11:45
I agree-- seems like the link text and the board title should be Psycho-Babble Meds now. The current naming only makes sense to folks who know that it was the original board.
But I don't think that explains why so many med posts end up on Psychology, which does have the title "Psycho-Babble Psychology" on it. I've never really understood why that happens.
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 11, 2006, at 10:06:35
In reply to Re: meds board, posted by Dr. Bob on May 11, 2006, at 4:11:45
> > I have noticed that the board called 'Psycho-Babble is about biological treatments' is really a meds. board. But the description is rather ambiguous and peolple post on psychology cuz they can't tell that there is a meds board according to the list.
> > I dunno if that made sense?
> > Anyhow, how bout,
> > 'Psycho-Babble is about medications and biological treatments' or something like that?
> > I dunno, I'm sure someone can come up w/something better.
>
> Thanks for trying to improve things. What do others think?
>
> BobI think you should delete reference to biological treatment. All of the substances discussed on the alternative board are biological treatments. Moreover, conventional treatments include non-biological modalities, such as deep-brain stimulation by magnetic fields (rTMS) or current flow (ECT).
Rather than referring to biological treatment at all, I think you are referring to conventional medical treatment.
Lar
Posted by llrrrpp on May 12, 2006, at 16:13:47
In reply to Re: meds board » Dr. Bob, posted by Larry Hoover on May 11, 2006, at 10:06:35
Hi Dr. Bob & fellow humans,
I'm only 1 week old in babble-land, and I was super-confused when people refer to the 'meds board' On the list of boards, I was looking everywhere for the medications board. It took me a few days to figure it out [I really needed it sooner!]. I also agree with Larry about the [Descartes] dualist issue. 'Biological treatments' suggests that some treatments impact our biology, and others impact our psychology, our relationships, etc. Of course really, our mind is just a byproduct of, and inseparable from, our biological substrates. As such, it's impossible to affect the mind, without causing some change in the body, be it enhanced synaptic transmission, increased dendritic arborization, hormone release etcetera.Another reason for changing the name of this board is that the label sets up an artificial dichotomy between alternative vs. prescription treatments. Chemicals are chemicals to the body, it doesn't matter whether it's from a gigantic vat of petrochemicals, or gently extracted from a beautiful berry.
Thanks for all your work on the psycho-babble project. I have found a lot of relief and support that has made a big difference in this difficult time in my life, even if the meds board was tricky to locate. My poor hippocampus is kind of grumpy right now. Nevertheless, I think that my cognitive impairment is not entirely to blame for my difficulty finding the mysterious 'meds board' :)
Posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2006, at 17:14:21
In reply to Re: meds board » Dr. Bob, posted by Larry Hoover on May 11, 2006, at 10:06:35
> I think you should delete reference to biological treatment. All of the substances discussed on the alternative board are biological treatments. Moreover, conventional treatments include non-biological modalities, such as deep-brain stimulation by magnetic fields (rTMS) or current flow (ECT).
>
> Rather than referring to biological treatment at all, I think you are referring to conventional medical treatment.So are you suggesting "Psycho-Babble Conventional"? :-)
Bob
Posted by llrrrpp on May 15, 2006, at 18:15:00
In reply to Re: meds board, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2006, at 17:14:21
psychobabble conventional: is about prescription medicines and conventional medical treatments
psychobabble alternative: is about alternative treatments
psychobabble psychological: is about psychological treatments
Posted by Tabitha on May 16, 2006, at 0:34:13
In reply to Re: meds board, posted by llrrrpp on May 15, 2006, at 18:15:00
Notice we've called it "the meds board" about a dozen times in this thread, because that's the name that makes sense. I just can't imagine people really using the phrase "the biological treatments board" or "the conventional board", even if it's a technically correct categorization. Folks will keep calling it "the meds board", and newcomers will keep wondering what they're talking about.
Incidentally, I've always had the same reaction to the name "Psychological" board (formerly the "Psycho-Psycho" board). To me it's always been the therapy board, and that's what I call it. But a newcomer would really have to read the fine print to figure out where to find "the therapy board".
Posted by Larry Hoover on May 16, 2006, at 8:34:57
In reply to Re: meds board, posted by Dr. Bob on May 15, 2006, at 17:14:21
> > I think you should delete reference to biological treatment. All of the substances discussed on the alternative board are biological treatments. Moreover, conventional treatments include non-biological modalities, such as deep-brain stimulation by magnetic fields (rTMS) or current flow (ECT).
> >
> > Rather than referring to biological treatment at all, I think you are referring to conventional medical treatment.
>
> So are you suggesting "Psycho-Babble Conventional"? :-)
>
> BobCall it medical treatment, or medication.
Lar
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