Myanxietyhasanxiety
Silver Member
First off, I am already prepared that I am going to hear strong opinions on either side. Some people like Dr. PHIL and some people don't. I am open to the opinions, but please be considerate. I did not write to the Dr Phil show for publicity. It came from a deep place of need and hurting.
Dr phil producers contacted me after writing in. At this point, I have made through final selection. The producer spoke to a few friends, family, I filled out a million papers, videos, and they did a through investigation and fact-checked my story. After all of that, I waiting to hear back. The producer felt I was not a good fit for the current story but they were very interested in the near future. At this point, on just waiting for a call. I'm still in control & and can back out anytime.
Let me start with, about 6 months back, I went on a Dr Phil show binge watch. I set my DVR to record, and let it pile up. Until one day, I press start. Episode after episode. I had watched the Dr Phil show before, and never had any real opinions about it, but heard things. I figured, eh, won't hurt. Life already sucks anyway. What's he going do- piss me off more? My life was already out of control, very bad state. Weeks at a time bed-ridden, scared to even bathe as the water was triggering me. Leaving the room, nope. I could set the scene, but I think people relate. It was just out of control.
So after I pressed play, So many things happened to me during the binge watching. This time. I felt something: I felt inspired. I felt hope. Words DR phil said moved me to the the point, I stated to take action again in my life. Small, tiny, steps but it was movement. For the first time in what seemed like forever. Weeks later, after NOW getting out of bed daily for hours at a time, I hopped out of bed, got on the computer, and poured my heart out to DR phil show. Never expecting to hear back. Then I got the call.
Back to my point. I could go on about WHY I did it. But watching the show with a critical eye, I saw Dr Phil in a different light. I saw that show (yes, while still Hollywood, and YES I understand he no longer is a practicing MD.) Dr Phil didn't just carelessly put people on the show to provocate and hurt people. All guests were treated with compassion, a follow up program, and after care.
Grated, I could argue the other side too, but I saw Dr Phil- while sometimes came off sarcastic, arrogant, and loud, was NOT that way with people who were willing to take ownership. & many other examples. But basically, he was extremely compassionate. Caring and helpful. People had their "Ah-hah" moments either before, or after the show. He didn't TREAT them professionally. He made a CARE plan based off his panel of experts, your personal medical documents, and the hours of interviews. The don't show all the work that goes in BEFORE or after a show.
Anyways, my question is: I get the controversy of airing your dirty laundry on a public forum is not ideal. I get that. I truly dont want that. I am a VERY private person. It would be humulating, humbling & scary. Im still not sure I can do this. But if, and thats a BIG what if? Because their are no guarnatees. What if HE could help? No, not on the show, as a result of the show.. as he says their are no 8 Minute cures & The real work starts after the show. But what if after being on the show he points you to VETTED and prominent Drs in the field, staff, resources, that can potentially HELP you? If so, would you do it?
I don't want to be on TV. I really don't. But I do want help. And I am open. And please don't say the Veteran Affairs.( not happening- been there done that)
My grandmother said to me after I cried about it & my fear of embarrassing the family, shaming myself, airing my dirty laundry. She said "Honey, your not going to embarrass me, and I know that goes for the entire family. If you go there, and by being there, sharing your story, your truth, the struggle and hardship, and that helps ONE person. Only one person gets help because of your bravery, I beleive it's worth it"
Again, I haven't made any final decisions. I can still back out any minute. I just wanted to hear from my peers. What would you do??????
This IS A VERY BIG DECISION
Dr phil producers contacted me after writing in. At this point, I have made through final selection. The producer spoke to a few friends, family, I filled out a million papers, videos, and they did a through investigation and fact-checked my story. After all of that, I waiting to hear back. The producer felt I was not a good fit for the current story but they were very interested in the near future. At this point, on just waiting for a call. I'm still in control & and can back out anytime.
Let me start with, about 6 months back, I went on a Dr Phil show binge watch. I set my DVR to record, and let it pile up. Until one day, I press start. Episode after episode. I had watched the Dr Phil show before, and never had any real opinions about it, but heard things. I figured, eh, won't hurt. Life already sucks anyway. What's he going do- piss me off more? My life was already out of control, very bad state. Weeks at a time bed-ridden, scared to even bathe as the water was triggering me. Leaving the room, nope. I could set the scene, but I think people relate. It was just out of control.
So after I pressed play, So many things happened to me during the binge watching. This time. I felt something: I felt inspired. I felt hope. Words DR phil said moved me to the the point, I stated to take action again in my life. Small, tiny, steps but it was movement. For the first time in what seemed like forever. Weeks later, after NOW getting out of bed daily for hours at a time, I hopped out of bed, got on the computer, and poured my heart out to DR phil show. Never expecting to hear back. Then I got the call.
Back to my point. I could go on about WHY I did it. But watching the show with a critical eye, I saw Dr Phil in a different light. I saw that show (yes, while still Hollywood, and YES I understand he no longer is a practicing MD.) Dr Phil didn't just carelessly put people on the show to provocate and hurt people. All guests were treated with compassion, a follow up program, and after care.
Grated, I could argue the other side too, but I saw Dr Phil- while sometimes came off sarcastic, arrogant, and loud, was NOT that way with people who were willing to take ownership. & many other examples. But basically, he was extremely compassionate. Caring and helpful. People had their "Ah-hah" moments either before, or after the show. He didn't TREAT them professionally. He made a CARE plan based off his panel of experts, your personal medical documents, and the hours of interviews. The don't show all the work that goes in BEFORE or after a show.
Anyways, my question is: I get the controversy of airing your dirty laundry on a public forum is not ideal. I get that. I truly dont want that. I am a VERY private person. It would be humulating, humbling & scary. Im still not sure I can do this. But if, and thats a BIG what if? Because their are no guarnatees. What if HE could help? No, not on the show, as a result of the show.. as he says their are no 8 Minute cures & The real work starts after the show. But what if after being on the show he points you to VETTED and prominent Drs in the field, staff, resources, that can potentially HELP you? If so, would you do it?
I don't want to be on TV. I really don't. But I do want help. And I am open. And please don't say the Veteran Affairs.( not happening- been there done that)
My grandmother said to me after I cried about it & my fear of embarrassing the family, shaming myself, airing my dirty laundry. She said "Honey, your not going to embarrass me, and I know that goes for the entire family. If you go there, and by being there, sharing your story, your truth, the struggle and hardship, and that helps ONE person. Only one person gets help because of your bravery, I beleive it's worth it"
Again, I haven't made any final decisions. I can still back out any minute. I just wanted to hear from my peers. What would you do??????
This IS A VERY BIG DECISION
