Posted by AuntieMel on April 22, 2005, at 14:12:28
In reply to Re: Lou's request, posted by Dr. Bob on April 21, 2005, at 21:59:08
I don't see any difference in language, and you've mentioned before it's difficult to judge intent.
The one you found uncivil:
>>> Personally, I do not believe that it is a "problem," with "symptoms" or "a diagnosis."
was taken out of context. It was followed by
>>>I believe that this is and always has been a part of being alive. There are tears and laughter in every life. It is very recent to treat these tears as if they were a problem, though I'm not opposed to finding cures for things.
This was in response to:
>>>A person w/ situational/atypical depression is sad, cries, or grieves for a situation in their life, that may be fleeting, and not necessarily a situation in their brain.
So - I didn't think that saying she thought that crying and grieving in response to a life situation was a problem or needed a diagnosis was unsupportive at all. I would even venture to guess most people on the planet would agree.....
Not trying to be a pain, but I would like to understand the difference, too.
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