Other I Don't Have Ptsd Nor Any In My Family. I'm A Psychologist

[The Albatross]

Welcome. Thank you for the introduction. I have to say though I have a different approach. Therapy, education, mutual aid forum/peer support.

 

[Hashi]

Why would a psychologist think of reading Wikipedia to find out about a psychological condition? And why wouldn't you read books about it? Why haven't you already, as part of your training?

I'm afraid I don't understand your post, or your intentions.

I'd also like to know how you're defining "psychologist".

 

[Barberian]

Wikipedia: Where the experts in their field go. With it anybody can be an expert on anything in no time. Add Google and it just blows the mind what we can become experts in...

Johnny: Sue, where did you get your degree at?
Sue: Wikipedia.
Johhny: Hmm. I got mine at Google. Thinking of getting my Masters at Wiki though.

 

[Nicolette]

I see the member has been back but not posted.... I'm wondering if we scared off someone genuine or someone with other intentions.

 

[shimmerz]

@Nicolette I noticed that too. I think any PhD would recognize that there would be some questions about qualifications on the internet, don't you?

 

[intothelight]

@CYPD,

Welcome and I hope that you find this site a good resource and are able to learn something that you may find beneficial in your practice.

Debbie

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Geezus people!

He said he was a psychologist! There are about 7,593 different varieties of psychologists out there and about THREE of those varieties are experts in PTSD! So is it POSSIBLE that he wanted to learn more about another branch of his field from a sufferer/supporter perspective? YES! But, we're so damn paranoid that we scare everyone away with the third degree after we become paranoid that everyone here is a liar and a fraud.

 

[shimmerz]

It is not paranoia. It is being careful. There is a difference.
This person has been back each day and not answered the questions on this post. They have not assured me of their qualifications. That is unprofessional.

I am not so desperate for help that just because someone says they are something (that may or may not help me) that I grasp onto that idea regardless of common sense. This is the internet. People can say whatever they want. If this person is responsible and a psychologist they will assure and validate my concerns. That is therapy 101.

This is an excellent example of finding a therapist. I look for validation (which I have asked for). This user has been back more than once and is not giving it to me. To me that is either an irresponsible therapist (let alone psychologist) or a troll. I will not be labeled paranoid because I thought to ask questions.

I am just going to wait to see what this user has to say and in the meanwhile am very interested in the varied responses here.

And I hope I can help you in any way, so don't feel shy to ask me*

We asked. No response.

 

[Lucycat]

But, we're so damn paranoid that we scare everyone away with the third degree after we become paranoid that everyone here is a liar and a fraud

I was thinking just that!
I am studying for a degree in psychology myself.

I think any PhD

You don't need a PhD (in the UK at least) to be a psychologist.

I respect a professional that wants to learn. Sure there are a multitude of text books, but information such as is available on this forum is world-wide and varied, and can supplement formal education.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

@shimmerz,
It is NOT being careful or otherwise we would treat everyone the same. New rape victim? Are you SURE you were raped? Maybe you gave him the go ahead signal so it wasn't really rape? And hmmm, no rape means no criterion A trauma so you probably don't have PTSD so you should go away.

Do you see where I'm going with this? If it makes you feel better to defend your paranoia under the guise of being cautious, get on with your bad self. However, I will be expecting you to give EVERY new person the third degree as to why there here, and please, no holding back.

You haven't laid out your qualifications as a sufferer, either. Please list ALL criterion as well as how you suffer from each so that we can make sure you're a bonafide sufferer. Otherwise I think you should be considered a fraud.

Again, do you see where I am going with this? You're holding this guy up to expectations that you yourself cannot meet! Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks.

 

[shimmerz]

I do get where you are going @Solara, but I am not professing to give professional advice here. That makes it a different thing in my opinion. That is the last I will say in this post. I don't actually appreciate being called 'my bad self', if that matters at all. Seriously.

 

[Deleted member 1860]

Uhm, it's a saying. I guess it doesn't translate to Canada?