12 Apr 2008, 11:21 pm
Smelena
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12 Apr 2008, 11:25 pm
Be sure and share any insights here. I always hoped I would find a psychiatirst that I thought was smarter then me...I know how that sounds but it's not that I think I'm "so smart" just that I have met so many really clueless ones and it is hard to open up to some one that you don't have any faith in their own reasoning abilities. I think a few of them might have picked up on that from me?krex, one of the London Aspies I met (not Lau) told me he is having success because he's found a psychiatrist who isn't intimidated by his intelligence. This shrink is open minded and learning from the WP member.
One of the reasons I love our psychologist is her open mindedness. She has her 4 year Psychology degree, 2 year post-graduate degree in Autism/Asperger's + a couple of years at Minds and Hearts (where Tony Attwood works). However, she always says to me .... I learn so much from you and your sons ... I may have the piece of paper but you guys live with Asperger's 24/7.
Merle, I'm looking forward to reading what happens with your new psychiatrist.
Helen
12 Apr 2008, 11:34 pm
12 Apr 2008, 11:36 pm
Be sure and share any insights here. I always hoped I would find a psychiatirst that I thought was smarter then me...I know how that sounds but it's not that I think I'm "so smart" just that I have met so many really clueless ones and it is hard to open up to some one that you don't have any faith in their own reasoning abilities. I think a few of them might have picked up on that from me?Psychiatrists are a dime a dozen.
actually it was a lot more expensive than that, I bought him breakfast (biscuits and gravy.) I have only been tentively accepted by medical science and already I feel a lot different about what I have self diagnosed.
I was prepared (I'm a writer, right?) for his first question and he had the presence of mind to write it down word for word. I said:
"Long ago, when I was a young girl pestering adults with endless questions I was told that God Himself would paitiently answer all my questions when I went to heaven. When I listened to that NPR radio broadcast about Asperger's Syndrome it was like I was having that little chat.
The only time I have ever been so absolutely certain of anything else was when I realized I was an alcoholic - that is how profound my belief was."
And at this, he just reached past his shirt lapel and pulled a thick gold necklace out from his tee shirt with an 11 year AA sobriety medallion dangling from the end of it. It was his way of letting me know he understood completely.
the adventure continues
Merle
Merle, I'm sorry. My comment was not a reference to cost.
It's a metaphore that means that there are a ton of different psychiatrists out there.
12 Apr 2008, 11:41 pm
hahahaha
That pic reminded me of something I saw a woman wearing when I used to do street ministry.
I guess it was a dress. She barely had a skirt, and her top was just two thin pieces of cloth running down her front.
Wow, that girl was UGLY!!
I could never figure it out, it seems that the uglier a woman is in her face, the more she will frequently show off her body.
Yech.
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13 Apr 2008, 12:19 am
hahahaha
That pic reminded me of something I saw a woman wearing when I used to do street ministry.
I guess it was a dress. She barely had a skirt, and her top was just two thin pieces of cloth running down her front.
Wow, that girl was UGLY!!
I could never figure it out, it seems that the uglier a woman is in her face, the more she will frequently show off her body.
Yech.
she wasn't dressing for you, morning_after, nor did she give a rap for your unsolicited opinion.
The bearded lady in the side show probably doesn't want to be there, but you take what you have and work it. I have that very problem, a smoking hot body and an ugly face. Guess what I emphasize?
Merle
13 Apr 2008, 12:36 am
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13 Apr 2008, 12:51 am
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13 Apr 2008, 12:59 am
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Sun, fun, comfortable clothes, and no obligations!
Enjoy, SD!
13 Apr 2008, 1:09 am
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13 Apr 2008, 1:20 am
13 Apr 2008, 1:21 am
...meanwhile, the colonists, having left Cape Disappointment, Washington, meander past Port Oh This REALLY Sucks, to the tune of "Are we there yet?! ...are we there yet?!... ...are we there yet?!...
...finally arriving at No One In Their Right Mind Would Ever Colonize Here Point.
Colonists: OK kids! Start unpacking! This is the spot! Yessiree! Got a feeling about this place! Saaaaay...? Does that sound like a swarm of bees to you? ...heading our way? ...or is that a swarm of earthquakes I'm detectin'? Hmmmmm......
Colonist's kids: I'm thirsty! Mom!! ! I wanted that rock and Sammy took it! I'm bored! Dad!! ! Susy fell into a snake pit!....
13 Apr 2008, 1:24 am
...finally arriving at No One In Their Right Mind Would Ever Colonize Here Point.
Colonists: OK kids! Start unpacking!
This is the spot! Yessiree! Got a feeling about this place! Saaaaay...? Does that sound like a swarm of bees to you? ...heading our way? ...or is that a swarm of earthquakes I'm detectin'? Hmmmmm......Colonist's kids: I'm thirsty! Mom!! ! I wanted that rock and Sammy took it! I'm bored! Dad!! ! Susy fell into a snake pit!....
And what here are we going to hunt for food? It looks barren.
