Too Depressing

[InquisitivePsyche]

I cannot watch the News. Every channel has this whole VA Tech incident. It's so freakin' sad.

One reason I am pursuing Psychology - the more we know about depression and all that, the more we can prevent things like this. They claim the killer was extremely withdrawn and depressed.. not an excuse, but you get where I'm going..

 

[youngguns]

tell heavy duty that, hes making cracks at it left and right

 

[javaguru]

Watch Sci Fi,FX, History X3, or Comedy Central. Those are my top pics.

 

[tonyroma]

i dunno about these asian folks nowadays......

 

[javaguru]

That reminds me, Daily Show just started.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Watch Sci Fi,FX, History X3, or Comedy Central. Those are my top pics.

Yeah - I was watching VH1 and E. Hehe.

 

[H_T_]

i've been suffering from it for years. it never made me wanna murder a bunch of innocent people. i will throw a fucking fit if they try and blame this on a mental illness. it's not what people with M.I's do....

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

I'm sorry but I haven't been completely following the news on this..

Did the kid kill himself or did police kill him?

 

[SpyWizard]

I cannot watch the News. Every channel has this whole VA Tech incident. It's so freakin' sad.

One reason I am pursuing Psychology - the more we know about depression and all that, the more we can prevent things like this. They claim the killer was extremely withdrawn and depressed.. not an excuse, but you get where I'm going..

She dumped him.. he was pissed, he killed her and anyone she cared about..

then turned the gun on himself.. end story

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

i've been suffering from it for years. it never made me wanna murder a bunch of innocent people. i will throw a fucking fit if they try and blame this on a mental illness. it's not what people with M.I's do....

Not necessarily true - there are MANY levels of illness. A person can be in so much pain that they are not capable nor do they realize what they're doing. Now, an angry/depressed person can easily do something harmful.

I agree though - it isn't ALWAYS mental illness. But a lot of times, they find people EXTREMELY depressed and saying that because YOU wouldn't handle it in that way, does not mean anything. Every person handles things differently. Different situations, different feelings, everything.

 

[wootoom]

theres only 100 threads on this quit tryin to get attention

 

[youngguns]

suicide

 

[H_T_]

Not necessarily true - there are MANY levels of illness. A person can be in so much pain that they are not capable nor do they realize what they're doing. Now, an angry/depressed person can easily do something harmful.

I agree though - it isn't ALWAYS mental illness. But a lot of times, they find people EXTREMELY depressed and saying that because YOU wouldn't handle it in that way, does not mean anything. Every person handles things differently. Different situations, different feelings, everything.

do you try to be condescending, or does it come naturally? i'm glad your 23 year old perspective has given you such a glimmering insight to the workings of the world. you really come off as a c*nt. please try harder not to....nice microinsult laden post, btw....

 

[-SD-]

You arent ever going to stop things like this. Thats like saying one day you will rid the world of terrorist suicide bombers or something if we only study them hard enough. Forget it.

 

[Raptorex]

wow Human Target got pwned...sorry bro.

 

[manny78]

Just do like me, watch HBO/Movie Network. Fuck all the news channels.....

 

[manny78]

And why should I feel depress about that ? People die every day in every circumstances possible. Gunfights, terrorists attacks, starving, for being dumb, car accident. I just dont feel anything about this one.

 

[H_T_]

wow Human Target got pwned...sorry bro.

lol, dude. she's a tool. that guy was a fucking pussy who didn't know how to get dumped.

 

[Raptorex]

lol, dude. she's a tool. that guy was a fucking pussy who didn't know how to get dumped.

lol, I said it with sarcasm...this current crop of alts and posters absolutely sucks...

 

[youngguns]

And why should I feel depress about that ? People die every day in every circumstances possible. Gunfights, terrorists attacks, starving, for being dumb, car accident. I just dont feel anything about this one.

Great post

 

[H_T_]

lol, I said it with sarcasm...this current crop of alts and posters absolutely sucks...

i like you, Danny.

 

[H_T_]

and again, this is a subject i get fired up on easily. mental illness has a stigma attached to it, and whenever the media decides to post mental illness as an explanation, it put everyone who puts effort into this system 2 steps back. this is the reason i cannot find a proper sized building for the members of my center, because when assholes find out what it's for, they get NIMBY on you. but there's half way & 3/4 houses all over the fucking place....

 

[PICK3]

theres only 100 threads on this quit tryin to get attention

olololololol!

 

[heatherrae]

i got the weird feeling from the subjects of his poems and plays that his father had molested/abused him. Anyone else get that vibe?

 

[nefertiti]

IP...Just a suggestion - when discussing subjective matters such as this, you'll get less reactions like HT's if you start sentences with things like, "I think," or "In my opinion," rather than presenting an idea as fact...

Not attacking at all, here.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

do you try to be condescending, or does it come naturally? i'm glad your 23 year old perspective has given you such a glimmering insight to the workings of the world. you really come off as a c*nt. please try harder not to....nice microinsult laden post, btw....

I have no idea how you think I came off that way in this post. You must be used to being attacked. Re read it and chill. I was not attacking you, just correcting some of what you said. You base your assumptions off of your experience only. I never put you down so chill out, killer.

 

[Oceano]

I have no idea how you think I came off that way in this post. You must be used to being attacked. Re read it and chill. I was not attacking you, just correcting some of what you said. You base your assumptions off of your experience only. I never put you down so chill out, killer.

You seem to get attacked a lot on here. I think you're just too happy for people on here.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

You seem to get attacked a lot on here. I think you're just too happy for people on here.

No idea. I wasn't even being rude to him. People just like to start shit sometimes. I'm guilty of it too, but I'm not doing that right now.

 

[Oceano]

No idea. I wasn't even being rude to him. People just like to start shit sometimes. I'm guilty of it too, but I'm not doing that right now.

HT reds me a lot. Its quality red tho.

I see people pick u up/criticise you on small things a lot of the time.

Edit: damn, just re-read the thread and now realise HT is mentally ill/depressed or something? whoa.

 

[nefertiti]

I have no idea how you think I came off that way in this post. You must be used to being attacked. Re read it and chill. I was not attacking you, just correcting some of what you said. You base your assumptions off of your experience only. I never put you down so chill out, killer.

Actually, while he did not specify such in his post, HT works in the general field that you are still studying. Perhaps he felt it presumptuous for a student to be correcting someone who does field work, and sees depressed and mentally ill people on a regular basis. Again...not attacking. Just attempting to possibly shed light on his reaction. I could be wrong.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Actually, while he did not specify such in his post, HT works in the general field that you are still studying. Perhaps he felt it presumptuous for a student to be correcting someone who does field work, and sees depressed and mentally ill people on a regular basis. Again...not attacking. Just attempting to possibly shed light on his reaction. I could be wrong.

Understandable however, I would then be amazed that a person who works in this field would come to a conclusion such as that. I am not trying to be mean, but I have also been around mental illness a LOT and while maybe not as much as he, I can assure you that people who are depressed/mentally ill can and DO do these types of things. Psychologists are already talking about it on the news... as they get more and more information about the killer.

 

[DannoMight]

I bet if we brought back cruel and unusual punishment some of this would stop. A few public hangings, some tar and feathering and floggong. Might as well introduce caining over here too and people will think twice about what they do crimewise.

 

[NJjuice22]

Larry King was getting on my nerves yesterday...the guy had no sincerity in his stupid voice speaking to parents/relatives of deceased.

 

[nefertiti]

Understandable however, I would then be amazed that a person who works in this field would come to a conclusion such as that. I am not trying to be mean, but I have also been around mental illness a LOT and while maybe not as much as he, I can assure you that people who are depressed/mentally ill can and DO do these types of things. Psychologists are already talking about it on the news... as they get more and more information about the killer.

I believe his problem is mainly regarding the inclusion of "depression." For sure, mentally ill people do...well...crazy things, but to tag "depression" as a reason adds to the stigma it already has. I have read a lot of his posts on the subject and I notice a trend that he harbors a good deal of frustration with this stigma that prevents people from getting help and getting medication. There are - as you obviously know - many levels of mental illness, and I'd bet depression/anxiety are the least treated on the spectrum for this reason. I would imagine this kid's problems go FAR beyond depression, so speculating on his mental state and labeling him as "depressed" could conceivably do further damage in this regard.

Again, merely speculating where he's coming from.

 

[musclemom]

I have no idea how you think I came off that way in this post. You must be used to being attacked. Re read it and chill. I was not attacking you, just correcting some of what you said. You base your assumptions off of your experience only. I never put you down so chill out, killer.

IP, you are at a point in your life, age wise and life experience wise, where you are being taught to think in a specific way. Specifically, because you are going for a doctorate you are trained to follow the basic tenents of the scientific method: facts, facts, facts. If it can't be empirically proven, it doesn't exist.

However, if you mature, about 15 or 20 years from now you will look back on yourself, and realize how little you know and how little books truly teach you.

There's a big difference between theory and experience. That's why people who work in detox centers are generally recovering addicts themselves.

HT has dealt with these issues both personally and professionally. Frankly, you are 23 and by your own admission have had a pretty good life. I don't think you need to correct him.

Has it occurred to you that maybe one of the reasons people find you irritating is because you're a little know it all princess? I'm not saying that as an insult, it's a fact. You were blessed to have a relatively sane childhood, your parents apparently are financially comfortable, you're cute ... frankly, what it comes down to is you're a kid with zero life experience who's basically talking out of her ass, okay? You don't know it all, you don't know half of it, and you could graduate cum laude and still not know it all, because you don't know it until you've gone through it and come out on the other side.

BTW, depressed people don't kill other people, half the time they don't have the energy to kill themselves. To do what that VA guy did, that fucker had RAGE inside of him and no hope left in his life.

 

[Jimsbbc]

Bring back Satanic Goatslayer!

I don't even watch TV anymore, just read on the net what I want, no damn commercials.

lol, I said it with sarcasm...this current crop of alts and posters absolutely sucks...

 

[heavy_duty]

do you try to be condescending, or does it come naturally? i'm glad your 23 year old perspective has given you such a glimmering insight to the workings of the world. you really come off as a c*nt. please try harder not to....nice microinsult laden post, btw....

 

[heatherrae]

IP, you are at a point in your life, age wise and life experience wise, where you are being taught to think in a specific way. Specifically, because you are going for a doctorate you are trained to follow the basic tenents of the scientific method: facts, facts, facts. If it can't be empirically proven, it doesn't exist.

However, if you mature, about 15 or 20 years from now you will look back on yourself, and realize how little you know and how little books truly teach you.

There's a big difference between theory and experience. That's why people who work in detox centers are generally recovering addicts themselves.

HT has dealt with these issues both personally and professionally. Frankly, you are 23 and by your own admission have had a pretty good life. I don't think you need to correct him.

Has it occurred to you that maybe one of the reasons people find you irritating is because you're a little know it all princess? I'm not saying that as an insult, it's a fact. You were blessed to have a relatively sane childhood, your parents apparently are financially comfortable, you're cute ... frankly, what it comes down to is you're a kid with zero life experience who's basically talking out of her ass, okay? You don't know it all, you don't know half of it, and you could graduate cum laude and still not know it all, because you don't know it until you've gone through it and come out on the other side.

BTW, depressed people don't kill other people, half the time they don't have the energy to kill themselves. To do what that VA guy did, that fucker had RAGE inside of him and no hope left in his life.

On the other hand, being adults that we are and having those 20 or so additional years, I'm sure we can look back and remember when we were exuberant and idealistic like IP. At least I remember that excitement of learning in college. People are a little too hard on her, I think.

I think sometimes they mistake her exuberance for certain topics as being a know it all. I like the girl. I think she is delightful and cute. I can see where others are coming from, but I think she is misunderstood.

 

[Jimsbbc]

I agree with that. It's different when you're young and life hasn't worn on you yet.

On the other hand, being adults that we are and having those 20 or so additional years, I'm sure we can look back and remember when we were exuberant and idealistic like IP. At least I remember that excitement of learning in college. People are a little too hard on her, I think.

I think sometimes they mistake her exuberance for certain topics as being a know it all. I like the girl. I think she is delightful and cute. I can see where others are coming from, but I think she is misunderstood.

 

[Oceano]

On the other hand, being adults that we are and having those 20 or so additional years, I'm sure we can look back and remember when we were exuberant and idealistic like IP. At least I remember that excitement of learning in college. People are a little too hard on her, I think.

I think sometimes they mistake her exuberance for certain topics as being a know it all. I like the girl. I think she is delightful and cute. I can see where others are coming from, but I think she is misunderstood.

I agree.

I think IP still has a chance for the ideal whereas so many on here have blown theirs. I don't think they should assume that her future will be like theirs.

Plus, her posts does not seem as naive to me as some others seem to think.

 

[heavy_duty]

I think it's cute when students give you book answers to real life problems
we all did it.

New grads don't have all the answers but they always have an answer

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

IP, you are at a point in your life, age wise and life experience wise, where you are being taught to think in a specific way. Specifically, because you are going for a doctorate you are trained to follow the basic tenents of the scientific method: facts, facts, facts. If it can't be empirically proven, it doesn't exist.

However, if you mature, about 15 or 20 years from now you will look back on yourself, and realize how little you know and how little books truly teach you.

There's a big difference between theory and experience. That's why people who work in detox centers are generally recovering addicts themselves.

HT has dealt with these issues both personally and professionally. Frankly, you are 23 and by your own admission have had a pretty good life. I don't think you need to correct him.

Has it occurred to you that maybe one of the reasons people find you irritating is because you're a little know it all princess? I'm not saying that as an insult, it's a fact. You were blessed to have a relatively sane childhood, your parents apparently are financially comfortable, you're cute ... frankly, what it comes down to is you're a kid with zero life experience who's basically talking out of her ass, okay? You don't know it all, you don't know half of it, and you could graduate cum laude and still not know it all, because you don't know it until you've gone through it and come out on the other side.

BTW, depressed people don't kill other people, half the time they don't have the energy to kill themselves. To do what that VA guy did, that fucker had RAGE inside of him and no hope left in his life.

I agree with a lot of what you're saying but please do not assume because I am young I have no experience. Actually, the program I am going into agrees with you (meaning that books don't teach everything) which is why I will be placed in an internship right away (the 2nd year of 5 yrs). GOOD Doctorate or graduate programs do not only go by the book. Maybe years ago they did.

But just as you are saying that i am speaking as if I know everything (which was not my intention so I'm sorry it looked that way), it seemed that HT was doing so as well. I wasn't criticizing him for speaking about HIS experience, I was saying that just because he didn't feel a certain way, doesn't mean others don't. Or just because he wouldn't handle a situation (being depressed) in a particular way, doesn't mean others do not.

Keep calling me a princess who thinks she knows everything and lacks experience. Also, keep *assuming* that my life has been all roses and tulips... I was never attacking the guy - and I wasn't correcting HIS experience.. I was saying he was GENERALIZING.

 

[Raptorex]

this thread sucks kak

 

[heavy_duty]

Hey I'm not dissing ip but to date I think her best thread was where she said "some times I splurge" but this was a couple of days after she told us she has never had a paying job. THAT RIGHT THERRRRR makes for a pretty good life LOL.

No job but shop till you drop. Do you get an allowance or something?

In Canada we make our kids go work at coffee shops the day they turn 16, it's just like that so anything else makes no sense to moi





I still got love for the streets.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Hey I'm not dissing ip but to date I think her best thread was where she said "some times I splurge" but this was a couple of days after she told us she has never had a paying job. THAT RIGHT THERRRRR makes for a pretty good life LOL.

No job but shop till you drop. Do you get an allowance or something?

In Canada we make our kids go work at coffee shops the day they turn 16, it's just like that so anything else makes no sense to moi





I still got love for the streets.

Don't worry about it. I've been working now though. Actually quite a bit. I love it though - get to be with all animals. Sad at times.

Btw, as i said before, I have volunteered a LOT - many of the times it was tough work and no pay. So the difference you're talking about is me making $.

 

[the_clockwork]

I cannot watch the News. Every channel has this whole VA Tech incident. It's so freakin' sad.

One reason I am pursuing Psychology - the more we know about depression and all that, the more we can prevent things like this. They claim the killer was extremely withdrawn and depressed.. not an excuse, but you get where I'm going..

taking on the world huh?

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

taking on the world huh?

Have been for awhile, thanks.

Leaving soon to head to the animal hospital.

 

[-SD-]

Don't worry about it. I've been working now though. Actually quite a bit. I love it though - get to be with all animals. Sad at times.

Btw, as i said before, I have volunteered a LOT - many of the times it was tough work and no pay. So the difference you're talking about is me making $.

Actually the difference is that if you never volunteered you would still have a roof over your head and food in your stomach. Some people cant afford the luxury of volunteering.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Actually the difference is that if you never volunteered you would still have a roof over your head and food in your stomach. Some people cant afford the luxury of volunteering.

Understandable. But people do it on the side, too. And kids these days are volunteering more than ever. In fact, I HAD TO in order to graduate with my undergrad degree. It is starting to be part of the programs at schools and what not..

And don't take it the wrong way - I love all the volunteering.. I'm just saying that nowadays a lot of schools are making kids volunteer. I do it on my own as well and always have.. but you understand my point.

 

[heavy_duty]

Make that money honey.

Don't worry about it. I've been working now though. Actually quite a bit. I love it though - get to be with all animals. Sad at times.

Btw, as i said before, I have volunteered a LOT - many of the times it was tough work and no pay. So the difference you're talking about is me making $.

 

[the_clockwork]

Understandable. But people do it on the side, too. And kids these days are volunteering more than ever. In fact, I HAD TO in order to graduate with my undergrad degree. It is starting to be part of the programs at schools and what not..

I worked 2 jobs and went to school to pay for my undergrad and grad.. i had no time to volunteer and pretty much no time to have a life

 

[redguru]

Don't worry about it. I've been working now though. Actually quite a bit. I love it though - get to be with all animals. Sad at times.

Btw, as i said before, I have volunteered a LOT - many of the times it was tough work and no pay. So the difference you're talking about is me making $.

Knowing the value of a dollar might introduce some humility and compassion for the worker bees in your life, which are emotions you seem to lack.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

I worked 2 jobs and went to school to pay for my undergrad and grad.. i had no time to volunteer and pretty much no time to have a life

Understandable. That's what my mom/dad had to do as well. But now, many schools have changed and this is what is part of the curriculum.

 

[the_clockwork]

Understandable. That's what my mom/dad had to do as well. But now, many schools have changed and this is what is part of the curriculum.

if I was required to volunteer I'd have failed. I barely had a social life and the nights I did I shouldn't have I made it though and it sucked and I'm wondering if it's paying off

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Knowing the value of a dollar might introduce some humility and compassion for the worker bees in your life, which are emotions you seem to lack.

And everyone wonders why I get annoyed and outspoken? Why do you have to insult me when you know nothing about me??

 

[blueta2]

why is everyone ragging on IP? So she's young. So she has little experience and so she volunteers. So what? So what that she doesn't have to get a paying job. At least she's not sitting on her butt doing nothing.Kudos to her for at least trying to be a better person! Geez ppl!
Who cares if she doesn't have the experience to give a proper opinion about mental illness. She is trying to learn. Instead of all of you bitching at her, maybe offer her some insight (like MM did....less the princess comment)
Good grief Charlie Brown!

 

[-SD-]

if I was required to volunteer I'd have failed. I barely had a social life and the nights I did I shouldn't have I made it though and it sucked and I'm wondering if it's paying off

Im sure its only required in select majors in colleges. Rigorous majors definetely dont require volunteering because you are too busy with the coursework for the major.

 

[the_clockwork]

Im sure its only required in select majors in colleges. Rigorous majors definetely dont require volunteering because you are too busy with the coursework for the major.

lololololollolololo

 

[heavy_duty]

A well balanced life would include volunteer and work experience.
work as in making your own money and handling your own money that you made from working.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

why is everyone ragging on IP? So she's young. So she has little experience and so she volunteers. So what? So what that she doesn't have to get a paying job. At least she's not sitting on her butt doing nothing.Kudos to her for at least trying to be a better person! Geez ppl!
Who cares if she doesn't have the experience to give a proper opinion about mental illness. She is trying to learn. Instead of all of you bitching at her, maybe offer her some insight (like MM did....less the princess comment)
Good grief Charlie Brown!

Thank you. People have already chimed in insulting me (ones who I'm not even talking to). I hate how everyone is assuming me based on surface information. THEY should be the ones who should know from THEIR lifelong EXPERIENCE (obviously to them, which I seem to lack), that you don't judge someone you don't really know, based off of a few comments she's made and what not...

Who cares if I volunteer? Who cares if I work? You know, there's something to be said... everyone SHOULD be doing something else, or doing something that they're not doing because they are busy doing something else (in my case volunteering instead of working). So maybe some of you should be volunteering to improve your overall good samaratin shit, or perhaps some should be doing something else... there's always something else a person claims another should be doing... geeze.

 

[redguru]

And everyone wonders why I get annoyed and outspoken? Why do you have to insult me when you know nothing about me??

You are haughty, it shows up in most of your posts. There's a difference in being proud of your accomplishments and looking down on others. You seem to wonder why people object to the persona which you project, because you don't recognize it as objectionable. It's a massive character flaw, socially.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Im sure its only required in select majors in colleges. Rigorous majors definetely dont require volunteering because you are too busy with the coursework for the major.

Sorry - if your subtle attempt was at putting me down claiming I don't have a rigorous major, you couldn't be more inaccurate. And no, this was the case with ALL majors, btw. Thanks.

 

[the_clockwork]

You are haughty, it shows up in most of your posts. There's a difference in being proud of your accomplishments and looking down on others. You seem to wonder why people object to the persona which you project, because you don't recognize it as objectionable. It's a massive character flaw, socially.

I concur with this statement!

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

You are haughty, it shows up in most of your posts. There's a difference in being proud of your accomplishments and looking down on others. You seem to wonder why people object to the persona which you project, because you don't recognize it as objectionable. It's a massive character flaw, socially.

Right. That's why others message me claiming they don't understand why a few of you keep nagging on me? You misinterpret my posts all the time and I am sorry you do - MANY DON'T and get where I'm coming from.

And I don't look down on others at all. You want to interpret it that way, fine. But don't place it on me then. And where are insults going to get you? That seems like something a child would do (if you guys are that much more mature than me, that is).

 

[the_clockwork]

Right. That's why others message me claiming they don't understand why a few of you keep nagging on me? You misinterpret my posts all the time and I am sorry you do - MANY DON'T and get where I'm coming from.

And I don't look down on others at all. You want to interpret it that way, fine. But don't place it on me then. And where are insults going to get you? That seems like something a child would do (if you guys are that much more mature than me, that is).

link to pm's

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

I concur with this statement!

It's funny because many people claim Psychology isn't a hard science but I'd love to give you the number of one professor I had (psychology professor) who is respected and renown in the field, who tore apart a physics, mathematics, and chemistry, professor (all three), who claimed Psychology was a laugh in the science field. Quite the opposite. I had to go through a LOT of work and that was only my undergrad degree.

This professor was fantastic.

 

[Oceano]

You are haughty, it shows up in most of your posts. There's a difference in being proud of your accomplishments and looking down on others. You seem to wonder why people object to the persona which you project, because you don't recognize it as objectionable. It's a massive character flaw, socially.

IMHO she 100% does NOT look down on others. I don't know how one might think this.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

link to pm's

That's others privacy.. sorry -

And go ahead.. claim that because I won't send I am lying but I assure you I am not. I don't foward other peeps PM's. That's low.

 

[blueta2]

A well balanced life would include volunteer and work experience.
work as in making your own money and handling your own money that you made from working.

A well balanced life is when you do what you love. It's not always about making dough

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

IMHO she 100% does NOT look down on others. I don't know how one might think this.

Thank you. I think the ones that WANT me to appear as looking down on others are convincing themselves that I am. It's always the same bunch. The others have no issue.

 

[the_clockwork]

That's others privacy.. sorry -

And go ahead.. claim that because I won't send I am lying but I assure you I am not. I don't foward other peeps PM's. That's low.

I made a poll for you

 

[-SD-]

Sorry - if your subtle attempt was at putting me down claiming I don't have a rigorous major, you couldn't be more inaccurate. And no, this was the case with ALL majors, btw. Thanks.

Not trying to make a judgment on your major, just stating the facts as I am in grad school myself.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Not trying to make a judgment on your major, just stating the facts as I am in grad school myself.

Ok. And my bro is in Law School who claims it as a joke. There are ups/downs to all schools, programs, internships, etc.

So what's your point?

 

[redguru]

It's funny because many people claim Psychology isn't a hard science but I'd love to give you the number of one professor I had (psychology professor) who is respected and renown in the field, who tore apart a physics, mathematics, and chemistry, professor (all three), who claimed Psychology was a laugh in the science field. Quite the opposite. I had to go through a LOT of work and that was only my undergrad degree.

This professor was fantastic.

Renowned.

Repressed Memory therapy really gives your field a bad name. Hard to find a similar comparison in Engineering.

 

[redguru]

IMHO she 100% does NOT look down on others. I don't know how one might think this.

Read her window tinting thread.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Renowned.

Repressed Memory therapy really gives your field a bad name. Hard to find a similar comparison in Engineering.

Repression is extremely accurate. You find that with children (with family problems, abuse, etc) who become adults and have generalized anxiety disorders and what not.

Psychology has contributed in so many ways. The mind is a beautiful thing and much would not be understood without psychology.

Engineering = great field as well. I for one, could not do that because I am not very good with math.

 

[Oceano]

Read her window tinting thread.

link?

 

[redguru]

link?

I am currently as non-plat as you. It was about a month ago.

 

[-SD-]

Ok. And my bro is in Law School who claims it as a joke. There are ups/downs to all schools, programs, internships, etc.

So what's your point?

Law school doesnt require volunteering is my point. Doesnt matter how easy he perceives it.

 

[Oceano]

I am currently as non-plat as you. It was about a month ago.

I'm platinum in the hood.

But I'm willing to bet she was just stating her opinion and other people couldn't handle it.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Law school doesnt require volunteering is my point. Doesnt matter how easy he perceives it.

True. But I'm just saying... I found it useful and I learned a lot from it. To me, that's all that mattered. And it was also great to put on a resume, you know?

 

[redguru]

I'm platinum in the hood.

But I'm willing to bet she was just stating her opinion and other people couldn't handle it.

She is willing to perjure herself to keep the window tint on her car and is upset that a peon police officer keeps pulling her over for it. General gist.

 

[blueta2]

This is for Samoth ...EVERYBODY DANCE NOW ;-)

 

[-SD-]

True. But I'm just saying... I found it useful and I learned a lot from it. To me, that's all that mattered. And it was also great to put on a resume, you know?

Of course, its always good to volunteer when possible.

 

[redguru]

BTW, 2+2=4, show me a similar absolute axiom in psychology.

 

[Oceano]

She is willing to perjure herself to keep the window tint on her car and is upset that a peon police officer keeps pulling her over for it. General gist.

lol, thats pretty funny

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

BTW, 2+2=4, show me a similar absolute axiom in psychology.

Psychology is not always about absolute axioms, my friend. That's the first thing. You should read up a bit more on the history of psychology and the general principles.

IMO, because DEALING with psychology cannot always be EXACT, that makes the science even more difficult.

P.S. I dont know enough about the entire field or history of psychology to have a good argument with you however I know plenty of professors who could. Perhaps in 10 yrs or so I will get back to you..

 

[-SD-]

IP as long as everyone is on the topic, the general problem i see is you cant stop rebutting peoples corrections of you when everyone can see youre wrong. Its always "I can see that but" or "Yea, but" "Ok however" but but but.

 

[redguru]

Psychology is not always about absolute axioms, my friend. That's the first thing. You should read up a bit more on the history of psychology and the general principles.

IMO, because DEALING with psychology cannot always be EXACT, that makes the science even more difficult.

Then in my opinion, it isn't a science. If it isn't consistently demonstrable, then a study can't even be called theory. Stay over in the Liberal Arts building with the artists, philosophers and sociologists.

 

[InquisitivePsyche]

Then in my opinion, it isn't a science. If it isn't consistently demonstrable, then a study can't even be called theory. Stay over in the Liberal Arts building with the artists, philosophers and sociologists.

Wow. Close minded, we are. Not even worth arguing with. Why do you insist on putting others down? Is there something wrong? Do you feel you may need a psychologist to help you?

Anyway - I don't care, believe what you want. I LOVE the field I'm going into. Heading to the animal hospital now - have a good one.

P.S. Is physics a hard sciene? Are you SURE there are superstrings, though? I mean.. come on..

 

[the_clockwork]

Then in my opinion, it isn't a science. If it isn't consistently demonstrable, then a study can't even be called theory. Stay over in the Liberal Arts building with the artists, philosophers and sociologists.

hey.. I'm a psychologist!! I can provide Thousands upon thousands of proven instances of behavioral modifications

 

[Oceano]

Wow. Close minded, we are. Not even worth arguing with. Why do you insist on putting others down? Is there something wrong? Do you feel you may need a psychologist to help you?

LOL, pizzlowned

 

[Raptorex]

psycho-babble

 

[musclemom]

BTW, 2+2=4, show me a similar absolute axiom in psychology.

OOoooooo, Me-Me-Me-Me-ME!!!!

I can, I can!!!

Violently Paranoid Delusional Schizophrenic + 20 mg Haloperidol IM + 4 Point Restraints = Peace on the Psych Ward

 

[heatherrae]

Lots of flack given on this thread because she didn't have to work and is able to go directly to college with her parents' help.

I wish I had been that luck, and I bet lots of others do too.

No reason to dislike the gal.

She goes to school. She does her thing.

She is a delightful gal.

 

[redguru]

Lots of flack given on this thread because she didn't have to work and is able to go directly to college with her parents' help.

I wish I had been that luck, and I bet lots of others do too.

No reason to dislike the gal.

She goes to school. She does her thing.

She is a delightful gal.

Who admitted to perjury, aren't you an officer of the court?

 

[redguru]

hey.. I'm a psychologist!! I can provide Thousands upon thousands of proven instances of behavioral modifications

That's the answer I wanted to hear. She wouldn't attempt to back up her statements. Beginning to wonder if she is even a Psych major.

 

[ksharp01]

I think that Redguru and musclemom said it best for me. She just doesn't want to hear it so I gave up
Maybe when she is old like me with no life (her words) then she'll have more time to understand what we meant.

 

[gotmilk]

I cannot watch the News. Every channel has this whole VA Tech incident. It's so freakin' sad.

One reason I am pursuing Psychology - the more we know about depression and all that, the more we can prevent things like this. They claim the killer was extremely withdrawn and depressed.. not an excuse, but you get where I'm going..

whacko's tend to have a breaking point. The guy here who gunned down his mom, had his driver's license revoked.

 

[radarstoy]

Are you an animal whisperer? You know since you're into psychology and work, I mean volunteer in an animal shelter. My dog's not feeling well and thought maybe you might have a word with him?