Questions about mental health...

Perceptual
Perceptual Posts: 200
edited October 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Actually, no, nevermind... I'm sorry.
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  • in this twilight
    in this twilight Posts: 65
    aw c'mon, this could be interesting
  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    bang your head.......mental health will drive you mad.
    d'oh!!!!!!

    http://www.myspace.com/brain_of_c
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    go find one of those psychiatrist's manuals. I bought one used once for $1.

    but it was 20 years old.

    I think it is up to DSM-IV now, not sure.

    http://psyweb.com/Mdisord/DSM_IV/jsp/dsm_iv.jsp
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  • pretext
    pretext Posts: 1,294
    iluvcats wrote:
    go find one of those psychiatrist's manuals. I bought one used once for $1.

    but it was 20 years old.

    I think it is up to DSM-IV now, not sure.

    http://psyweb.com/Mdisord/DSM_IV/jsp/dsm_iv.jsp

    DSM IV-TR (the revised version). Most of the differences are in the appendices. DSM-V is not too far away from publication either.
    I wouldn't start with the DSM unless you have some training though.

    Andreasen and Black's Introduction Textbook of Psychiatry, 4th ed. is an excellent primer. Very readable and complete.
  • pearljammin41
    pearljammin41 Posts: 465
    Wahoo! Starting psychiatry residency in July 09!
  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    lralle wrote:
    DSM IV-TR (the revised version). Most of the differences are in the appendices. DSM-V is not too far away from publication either.
    I wouldn't start with the DSM unless you have some training though.

    Andreasen and Black's Introduction Textbook of Psychiatry, 4th ed. is an excellent primer. Very readable and complete.

    How do you know, are you a doctor?

    This one looks interesting, Textbook of Psychotherapeutic Treatments

    Edited by Glen O. Gabbard, M.D.

    Special Prepublication Price of $75.00 until October 31, 2008 (thereafter $95.00)
    http://www.appi.org/book.cfm?id=62304

    I bought a used book that's called something like "stop walking on eggshells, how to deal with borderline personality disorder" and I got depressed reading it. I think a family member has symptoms. She was her craziest when we were growing up and she was not on thyroid medicine back then...so who knows?

    But as for the original poster, I hope everything goes ok for you. We do have a person here who is going to be a psychologist, his name is Reborncareerist if you want to pm him.
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  • pearljammin41
    pearljammin41 Posts: 465
    iluvcats wrote:

    But as for the original poster, I hope everything goes ok for you. We do have a person here who is going to be a psychologist, his name is Reborncareerist if you want to pm him.


    or me, considering i am going to be a psychiatrist... you know, the ones that can prescribe the drugs and actually went to medical school
  • pretext
    pretext Posts: 1,294
    iluvcats wrote:
    How do you know, are you a doctor?

    I bought a used book that's called something like "stop walking on eggshells, how to deal with borderline personality disorder" and I got depressed reading it. I think a family member has symptoms. She was her craziest when we were growing up and she was not on thyroid medicine back then...so who knows?

    Social worker. That's just an intro textbook I happen to like, gives a nice overview and is very readable. That's all. The reason I suggested not reading the DSM first is that it can be very tempting to self-diagnose. Almost everyone can self-identify with some symptoms of something, particularly when it comes to the personality disorders. Actual assessment and diagnosis is a very complicated (and fascinating) process.

    But if anyone is having trouble, go see a professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, clinical social worker), let them do a proper assessment, and go from there.

    That's a big book on borderline for family members. Sorry you had to deal with that. Very tough stuff.
  • pretext
    pretext Posts: 1,294
    pearljammin41 wrote:
    Wahoo! Starting psychiatry residency in July 09!

    Congratulations, and good luck! The world needs good psychiatrists.
  • _
    _ Posts: 6,657
    pearljammin41 wrote:
    or me, considering i am going to be a psychiatrist... you know, the ones that can prescribe the drugs and actually went to medical school

    So if the OP needs advice or therapy, he can go to Reborncareerist; if he needs drugs, he can go to you - but he'll have to wait until July '09. :p;)
  • pearljammin41
    pearljammin41 Posts: 465
    scb wrote:
    So if the OP needs advice or therapy, he can go to Reborncareerist; if he needs drugs, he can go to you - but he'll have to wait until July '09. :p;)


    basically yes.. ha ha ha
  • cherylcrowe
    cherylcrowe Posts: 69
    pearljammin41 wrote:
    basically yes.. ha ha ha

    I have a question for the shrink: Do you think that taking over the counter natural remedies (not approved by the FDA) are ok for occasional insomnia, like Valerian or Melatonin?

    How about the psychology guy? Since you do not push pills, what do you think of natural remedies?
  • rebornFixer
    rebornFixer Posts: 4,901
    pearljammin41 wrote:
    or me, considering i am going to be a psychiatrist... you know, the ones that can prescribe the drugs and actually went to medical school

    As a general rule, disparing other professions on a public forum, however subtlely, is frowned upon in most health care disciplines. Many different people/disciplines can contribute to a valid understanding of mental illness.
  • in this twilight
    in this twilight Posts: 65
    reborncareerist wrote:
    As a general rule, disparing other professions on a public forum, however subtlely, is frowned upon in most health care disciplines. Many different people/disciplines can contribute to a valid understanding of mental illness.

    true. while prescribing medication works for some people, i think it's also important to look from a psychological perspective and help people develop effective coping strategies rather than just numb them from their problems. also there have been numerous studies showing that things like exercise, changing one's diet, and meditation can be just as effective as psychiatric drugs. obviously it wont work for everyone, but medication is not always the best solution.
  • in this twilight
    in this twilight Posts: 65
    cherylcrowe wrote:
    I have a question for the shrink: Do you think that taking over the counter natural remedies (not approved by the FDA) are ok for occasional insomnia, like Valerian or Melatonin?

    How about the psychology guy? Since you do not push pills, what do you think of natural remedies?

    i have a bachelors in psychology, so ill take a stab at this one...
    this may be a cliche response, but i think its important to look at reasons why you cant sleep... stressed out about something, too much caffeine, etc. perhaps some minor lifestyle adjustments could help rather than just popping pills. :P

    i dont know anything about valerian, but one of my classmates used melatonin for nap studies, so im assuming its safe. its a chemical naturally produced by your body. still, i would only use in moderation so you dont become dependent?

    i think natural remedies are great though. chamomile tea works wonders :)
  • cherylcrowe
    cherylcrowe Posts: 69
    in this twilight wrote:
    i have a bachelors in psychology, so ill take a stab at this one...
    this may be a cliche response, but i think its important to look at reasons why you cant sleep... stressed out about something, too much caffeine, etc. perhaps some minor lifestyle adjustments could help rather than just popping pills. :P

    i dont know anything about valerian, but one of my classmates used melatonin for nap studies, so im assuming its safe. its a chemical naturally produced by your body. still, i would only use in moderation so you dont become dependent?

    i think natural remedies are great though. chamomile tea works wonders :)

    I bet the tea works if you THINK it works ;)

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