mind_vultures - Profile (original) (raw)
on 4 August 2003 (#1229842)
This is a community for folks who are obsessed with the human mind, how it works, and the bizarre ways in which it can go wrong.
This is a place where we can vent our annoying habit of analysing everybody and everything. We can sit back with our coffee and cigarettes telling the world what is wrong with them and what early childhood event caused all of their current problems.
This is also a place to keep our own minds in shape..discuss theories and research, ask questions, ponder each other's ideas.
We are probably crazy ourselves...otherwise we wouldn't care about this stuff so much. That should help to make things interesting.
The game and how to play it....
There are 3 main types of posts:
Hypothetical Case Histories: These are done following a simple format. A community member makes up a "patient". In the first post, they describe two hypothetical therapist sessions in which they give the patient's background history and current state of mind. Other members comment on the entry, asking questions they want further info on and suggesting possible directions for the "therapy".
The one who posted the case then posts a 3rd and 4th session, after which other users debate potential diagnoses and/or course of treatment.
Why the hell do I do this?: I don't want this to turn into a complete diagnostic clinic for ourselves...that could get exhausting and self-absorbed real fast. So, mainly keep these poststo interesting, answerable questions. ((ex: I feel the oddest urge to kick my granny in the boobs just to see them flop? Why do you think this is?) After posting your question people can respond with suggestions and further questions...general discussion.
If you DO want to have yourself fully analysed, make a post similar to the afore mentioned case histories. Include a concise personal history in the first...and base your second on people's commentary.
Theoretical Mumbo-Jumbo If something pops into your head regarding psych theory (be it a question or an opinion), feel free to post it. Questions such as "Do personality disorders really exist?" or "How important IS a diagnosis?" are great conversation starters, as are comments such as, "Given the similarities between Antisocial Personalities and Histrionics, along with the sex differences in diagnoses, I think these disorders are fundamentally the same disorder played out in gender appropriate forms."
**RULES FOR THIS COMMUNITY**
1. Posts should be pertinent to the subject of the community. Interesting bits of news in psychology/psychiatry, theoretical questions, case histories and such are all acceptable. However, this is not a place to bitch about your OWN mental health. If you want to give your case history and put yourself up for discussion, fine....but please do NOT post, "I am so depressed. Life is not worth living and every day is so bleak I feel I cannot go on." We are not a suicide hotline.
2. Intelligent argument and debate are allowed and encouraged as the basis of this community. Flaming is not. "You are a nutbag and should get a good anti-psychotic prescription before commenting on the mental state of others" is NOT constructive commentary. Such commentary will be deleted and repeat offenders will be banned.
3. Please have some background in psychology and/or a willingness to learn. Ask questions if you get lost or do not understand a term. Sharing ideas is what this is about.
Remember, ignorance can be cured. Stubborn stupidity is a terminal illness.
4. I expect debates to get heated on occasion. Try to keep your cool and a positive outlook on things. Accept that people may have opinions different than yours.
5. We are not professionals. Please do not take any commentary on this journal as a doctor's advice. If you are mentally ill, see a doctor...not us. We are not liable for any harm to your welfare (mental or physical) if you choose to follow advice posted in this forum. We are for entertainment purposes only.
6. NO SPAM!!!!!!!!!
7. Large pics or exceptionally long posts should go behind cut tags.
8. Mental illnesses ARE ilnesses. The people afflicted with them suffer greatly. A sense of humor is a wonderful thing...and there is no harm in making cracks. However, broad based statements that hurt people (i.e. "People with anorexia are gross." or "Black people are too stupid to be depressed.") will not be tolerated.
On the flip side, try not to be too thin skinned. Sometimes people accidentlaly cross lines and don't really mean to be offensive. If the joke can be brushed off as simply a bad one, try to do so. If the statement is a product of ignorance, try to educate them.
Pampering is useless and annoying...but try to play nice.
9. If you violate any of these rules you will be warned...If you continue to behave inappropriately, you will be banned. If you have an issue with another member or see them as violating these rules, please notify the moderator (
rachel_eurydice).
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