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Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
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Posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
I'm sure many have heard this story but here goes.
In wintertime, a man walking through the woods comes upon a frozen snake. Being a man of compassion, he takes the snake home and puts it in front of the fireplace and leaves food for it in hopes the snake will be alive and hungry after thawing out.
Later, the man sees the snake has eaten but the poisonous snake crawls out from under the sofa and bites the man. As the man is dying he asks the snake how he could do that after he just saved the snake from dying.
The snake said, "I'm a snake, it's my nature."Let me paraphrase my only authority, Jesus Christ.
(The real one, not the religious rights)
If any of you, as my followers, go into a village to spread the good news and you are shunned or ridiculed, dust yourself off and continue your journey to spread the gospel.In other words, don't look back; don't let it get you down.
Almost simultaneously, on 2000, I was graciously thanked by an old babble friend for being of help when hope had all but gone. I come here and bob tries to explain what a troll is and PBC's me for trying to express anger(OH, MY GOD!). I said how I saw the sick anti-Semite and bob, for the umpteenth time, in the name of nobody arguing or breathing fresh air into the subject of evil tries to bury the subject and talks down to me as if I just hit town riding on a truckload of turnips.
If you want to talk, contact an expatriot, of which I am one.
If you think doctors are smart because they are doctors, let me tell you about my history. After 20 years and 5 pdocs and me asking if I might be bipolar to them all including my current one, my doc prescribed Zyprexa yesterday saying I might be bipolar.
Go with your gut here people but never blindly follow someone, especially if hundreds have begged for change here and were either given long vacations or left in utter frustration. Never say, but he tries, he tries. Try to stand up from your chair. You stood up, right? Silly question, maybe.
The only evidence of real trying is change that is obvious, real, and visible. You'll wait forever here for real and positive change. Dr. Bob when just offered help, is already subtlely saying he doesn't want it. (Don't want anyone to be burdened.)
If your gut tells you I'm wrong, it's none of my business what you think of me.
To my friends and enemies here over the past however many years, thank you.
___________________________________Pity me not because the light of day
At close of day no longer walks the sky;
Pity me not for beauties passed away
From field and thicket as the year goes by
Pity me not for the waning of the moon,
Nor that the ebbing tide goes out to sea,
Nor that a man's desire is hushed so soon,
And you no longer look with love on me.
This I have known always: Love is no more
Than the wide blossom which the wind assails,
Than the great tide that treads the shifting shore,
Strewing fresh wreckage gathered in the gales:
Pity me that the heart is slow to learn
What the swift mind beholds at every turnEdna St Vincent Millay
Posted by Dinah on February 18, 2004, at 11:56:50
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
I'm sorry, Phil. Of course the most important thing for any of us to do is what's best for our own mental health. If you feel you need to leave, then I'll miss you and your humor and your irreverence, but that's what you need to do. You know my email address, if you'd like to say hi, or just vent.
Maybe someday you'll feel free to come back. I know I'd always be glad to see your name.
Posted by EmmyS on February 18, 2004, at 12:08:36
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Phil - I truly hope that nothing I said in the brief discussion of evil added to your current unhappiness.
Please take care of yourself. Perhaps I will run into you on another board? I don't know of another which is administered like this.
Emmy
Posted by slinky on February 18, 2004, at 12:34:25
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Oh Phil
I don't care if you dislike me or whatever the weather ..
You are a gem don't forget that.
I hope you keep your writings--not just here cause I think you're very talented and funny..
I won't say goodbye as I'm saying goodbye to a old friend today and it's tearing me up.
Posted by Karen_kay on February 18, 2004, at 13:15:19
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Phil, I'm sorry to see you go. I only wish I could have gotten to know you better. But do know that your words will be archived. And maybe, just maybe that change will come. If it does, or doesn't I hope that you will change your mind about leaving and we'll see you back one day. I believe we're all thinking about you. Stay safe, ok hun!?!
Posted by NikkiT2 on February 18, 2004, at 14:32:47
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
*just leaves you many many hugs and thoughts*
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 19:35:52
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Posted by sienna on February 18, 2004, at 19:59:02
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health » Phil, posted by NikkiT2 on February 18, 2004, at 14:32:47
Phil, you always have been one of my favorites.
sienna
Posted by socialdeviantjeff on February 18, 2004, at 20:46:43
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by sienna on February 18, 2004, at 19:59:02
Sorry to see you go. If you read this, my email is at Yahoo. Same name as here. Good luck.
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 19, 2004, at 0:39:11
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
> the sick anti-Semite
Please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
If you have any questions about this or comments about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways to express yourself, please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
or email me, or post a follow-up here after your block is over.
Maybe you're leaving now for your mental health, but I hope you'll be able to rejoin us again later. Best wishes,
Bob
Posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2004, at 7:10:38
In reply to Re: blocked for 2 weeks » Phil, posted by Dr. Bob on February 19, 2004, at 0:39:11
or email me, or post a follow-up here after your block is over.
Maybe you're leaving now for your mental health, but I hope you'll be able to rejoin us again later. Best wishes,
Bob
Phil~~~~I had wondered how long you would stay...you have my best wishes....bobby's last post??? Take care, Pat
Posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 11:35:48
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Good luck Phil. May things go well for you. I think if I say more I will get blocked too. terrics
Posted by shar on February 19, 2004, at 13:15:06
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health » Phil, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 11:35:48
Phil,
I hope you will maybe visit so we'll know that you are ok. I'm lucky to have been here to get to know you over the years, and you've added so much to PB. Your humor is really a mainstay when things are black, and you've made me laugh when I didn't think that sound would ever emanate from me again.Saying the hard stuff, another hallmark of yours, does PB good, and I appreciate you doing it so consistently even though it feels like a losing battle and you end up paying the price alone. The irony of you being blocked after you've said you're leaving is not lost on me, and lends credence to what you've been saying.
I will miss you greatly, and want you to know how much I support you and all you have done to try to make PB a better place. I will be in touch with you, which is really my only solace.
Shar
Posted by fayeroe on February 19, 2004, at 17:28:35
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health » Phil, posted by terrics on February 19, 2004, at 11:35:48
> Good luck Phil. May things go well for you. I think if I say more I will get blocked too. terrics
And this site is to promote good mental health?
Phil leaves and someone else is afraid they will get blocked if they express their feelings.....I'm self-blocking again....at times I think I can hang here and be supportive to people and then it's like trying to swim upriver........Good luck all..........Pat
Posted by Sooshi on February 19, 2004, at 17:52:41
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
Phil...sooshiseven at yahoo. Wing of Madness.com, come on over - we LOVE change, LOVE love, don't BLOCK, no dictator, nobody's shunned for expressing emotions of ANY kind...
And I'll still be waiting for your board/group/homepage/something i can escape on over to....seriously
Posted by mair on February 19, 2004, at 22:05:02
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
phil - just when i was thinking it was ok to partcipate more actively....
I'm saddened belong belief. This site will be considerably diminished on account of your absence.
There are tricks to taking advantage of the benefits of participating on this site without putting your own peace of mind at stake. It's sometimes (lots of the time) a struggle to keep that balance. I'm sorry the balance shifted for you. Please never say never. You've burned no bridges here and your return, even a brief return, will always be welcomed.
This is really horrible.
Please take care
Mair
Posted by lil' jimi on February 20, 2004, at 12:44:19
In reply to I'm leaving for my mental health, posted by Phil on February 18, 2004, at 10:33:42
hey Phil,
one low cost
(only costs:
enduring yahoo ads and slow yahoo servers
at web site)
option could be to
start your own yahoo group ....... with a virtually free
(and pracitcally anonymous)
yahoo email address/account ....
you too can have your very own message board!
why not have every Babbblero have their own web board?yeah, i know ... talking out my hat again ....
sorrywell, try this: check out
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psychoSchmabble/i call it Schmabble ... post to me there ...
we can talk ...~ jim, also from Austin
Posted by shar on February 20, 2004, at 18:54:18
In reply to re: Babble Schmabble! » Phil, posted by lil' jimi on February 20, 2004, at 12:44:19
Posted by mair on February 20, 2004, at 22:53:50
In reply to I wondered if other Austinites would chime in... (nm) » lil' jimi, posted by shar on February 20, 2004, at 18:54:18
I have a northeastern bias and several factors have ruined Texas for me....but I've always wanted to go to Austin.
Mair
Posted by shar on February 20, 2004, at 23:23:34
In reply to Can I be one in spirit? » shar, posted by mair on February 20, 2004, at 22:53:50
Posted by mair on February 22, 2004, at 10:03:06
In reply to Most certainly! Esp. if u r a democrat!! (nm) » mair, posted by shar on February 20, 2004, at 23:23:34
Posted by lil' jimi on February 22, 2004, at 22:20:06
In reply to I wondered if other Austinites would chime in... (nm) » lil' jimi, posted by shar on February 20, 2004, at 18:54:18
.... in for Phil ....
~ jim
Posted by Phil on March 8, 2004, at 22:06:28
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health » Phil, posted by mair on February 19, 2004, at 22:05:02
mair,
Fact is, I need this board and the great people here. You too, Dr. Bob(now I had to get a jab in-it's my way of saying you are okay in my book, okay?)
I think the world of you, mair. Your post touched me. It sealed the deal.
In the words of the great 20th century writer...Don Henley(HAHA)"..besides, all my friends are here. Down at the Babble Grill, down at the Babble Grill."
Many people said some nice things about me, I can't leave...nobody in real life says that stuff.
*Under the arm wind passage...pffffft.Thanks for leaving the light on for me, Dr. Bob.
Yours truly,
296.60
Phil
Posted by Sooshi on March 8, 2004, at 22:20:31
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health-didn't work.. » mair, posted by Phil on March 8, 2004, at 22:06:28
*W E L C O M E B A C K*
Posted by Phil on March 8, 2004, at 22:52:59
In reply to Re: I'm leaving for my mental health-didn't work.. » Phil, posted by Sooshi on March 8, 2004, at 22:20:31
THANKSSOOSHI!!! You were too much fun. I think we'll have lots to talk about.
After 20 med-years, I presented w/ bipolar stuff at my pdocs'. She even awarded me a PTSD medal finally. I earned it and certainly don't want to diminish the seriousness of it.
She recommended 2-4 months off of work(I haven't heard from anyone at work so they may have given me eternity). I thanked her for the note and her and her pdoc husband don't even mind me camping in their yard as long as I quit building campfires. woohoo!
By the way Sooshi, got any marshmallows?Phil
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