How Would A Doctor Respond?

[Jimmy]

I think the chances are high that you think you're this man.

Just because I believe he’s on earth? That’s weird.

 

[Jimmy]

I think the chances are high that you think you're this man.

At least your honest unlike @Pawpatrol

 

[JustGeorge]

Just because I believe he’s on earth? That’s weird.

I am weird.

 

[Jimmy]

I think the chances are high that you think you're this man.

I can see why one would think this way though. Makes sense.

 

[Jimmy]

I am weird.

Nah. You’re just wrong.

 

[Jimmy]

I think the chances are high that you think you're this man.

I just want to believe in something a little more real than Jesus. Someone real in my time.

 

[rocala]

I just want to believe

Now that remark says a great deal.

 

[JustGeorge]

Nah. You’re just wrong.

I'm wrong and weird.

I just want to believe in something a little more real than Jesus. Someone real in my time.

Some see their guru as God.

 

[Jimmy]

Now that remark says a great deal.

What’s it say?

 

[Jimmy]

I'm wrong and weird.

Some see their guru as God.

That’s commonplace in Hinduism

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

I believe it’s called a section 35.

After a career in clinical medicine, I have never heard that term.

The term we used was to 5150 somebody, but one could also say hospitalize. People also refer to committing someone to a psych unit. That can also be called institutionalization, but it's different than a 5150, which is 72 hours of compulsory admission and observation.

How do you think a psychologist or a psychiatrist would respond if I told them my beliefs about the chosen one living on earth?

Depends on what those beliefs were. As others have said, a physician doesn't intervene unless there is a sign of a problem that represents a threat to self or other.

how would a therapist respond to someone that told them they were this man?

What man? Jesus? If someone told me that he thought that he was Jesus, I'd probably refer him to a psychiatrist.

If the man told the therapist that all of existence ends when he dies and begins again when he’s reborn in 1979ish and that he was at total acceptance with that I wonder if the therapist would pry and ask questions or just move on.

Psych consult.

Assuming that you already had reason to believe that this person wasn't dangerous to self or others, why ask more questions when you already know that you're going to want an expert opinion?

 

[Jimmy]

After a career in clinical medicine, I have never heard that term.

The term we used was to 5150 somebody, but one could also say hospitalize. People also refer to committing someone to a psych unit. That can also be called institutionalization, but it's different than a 5150, which is 72 hours of compulsory admission and observation.

Depends on what those beliefs were. As others have said, a physician doesn't intervene unless there is a sign of a problem that represents a threat to self or other.

What man? Jesus? If someone told me that he thought that he was Jesus, I'd probably refer him to a psychiatrist.

Psych consult.

Assuming that you already had reason to believe that this person wasn't dangerous to self or others, why ask more questions when you already know that you're going to want an expert opinion?

Not Jesus

 

[Jimmy]

After a career in clinical medicine, I have never heard that term.

The term we used was to 5150 somebody, but one could also say hospitalize. People also refer to committing someone to a psych unit. That can also be called institutionalization, but it's different than a 5150, which is 72 hours of compulsory admission and observation.

Depends on what those beliefs were. As others have said, a physician doesn't intervene unless there is a sign of a problem that represents a threat to self or other.

What man? Jesus? If someone told me that he thought that he was Jesus, I'd probably refer him to a psychiatrist.

Psych consult.

Assuming that you already had reason to believe that this person wasn't dangerous to self or others, why ask more questions when you already know that you're going to want an expert opinion?

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/section-35-the-process

Oh I guess this is just for us alcohol or substance-abuse problem. But I believe it can be used for mental disorders as well.

 

[Jimmy]

After a career in clinical medicine, I have never heard that term.

The term we used was to 5150 somebody, but one could also say hospitalize. People also refer to committing someone to a psych unit. That can also be called institutionalization, but it's different than a 5150, which is 72 hours of compulsory admission and observation.

Depends on what those beliefs were. As others have said, a physician doesn't intervene unless there is a sign of a problem that represents a threat to self or other.

What man? Jesus? If someone told me that he thought that he was Jesus, I'd probably refer him to a psychiatrist.

Psych consult.

Assuming that you already had reason to believe that this person wasn't dangerous to self or others, why ask more questions when you already know that you're going to want an expert opinion?

So you think a psychiatrist would be better for somebody like this than a psychologist? Why if he poses no harm? The only thing a psychiatrist can do is subscribe different medications than a psychologist.

 

[It Aint Necessarily So]

So you think a psychiatrist would be better for somebody like this than a psychologist? Why if he poses no harm? The only thing a psychiatrist can do is subscribe different medications than a psychologist.

I consider the ability to prescribe medications or offer psychotherapy an advantage over having just one to offer. If I knew for a fact that the problem was one that should not be treated medically, I would prefer a psychologist, but since I could rarely make that judgment myself with delusional patients, I would let a psychiatrist do that for the patient.

Remember this:

I understand that a lot of people object to medicating any illness and especially psych illnesses, but with psychoses, for example, it's drugs, not hugs.

"Ask your doctor if Abilify is right for you." (sorry, @Shadow Wolf; I'm guessing that you disagree)

 

[Jimmy]

I consider the ability to prescribe medications or offer psychotherapy an advantage over having just one to offer. If I knew for a fact that the problem was one that should not be treated medically, I would prefer a psychologist, but since I could rarely make that judgment myself with delusional patients, I would let a psychiatrist do that for the patient.

Remember this:

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I understand that a lot of people object to medicating any illness and especially psych illnesses, but with psychoses, for example, it's drugs, not hugs.

"Ask your doctor if Abilify is right for you." (sorry, @Shadow Wolf; I'm guessing that you disagree)

This man isn’t me so I don’t need ability. lol

 

[Jimmy]

I consider the ability to prescribe medications or offer psychotherapy an advantage over having just one to offer. If I knew for a fact that the problem was one that should not be treated medically, I would prefer a psychologist, but since I could rarely make that judgment myself with delusional patients, I would let a psychiatrist do that for the patient.

Remember this:

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I understand that a lot of people object to medicating any illness and especially psych illnesses, but with psychoses, for example, it's drugs, not hugs.

"Ask your doctor if Abilify is right for you." (sorry, @Shadow Wolf; I'm guessing that you disagree)

Psychoses is sad.

 

[JustGeorge]

I consider the ability to prescribe medications or offer psychotherapy an advantage over having just one to offer. If I knew for a fact that the problem was one that should not be treated medically, I would prefer a psychologist, but since I could rarely make that judgment myself with delusional patients, I would let a psychiatrist do that for the patient.

Remember this:

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I understand that a lot of people object to medicating any illness and especially psych illnesses, but with psychoses, for example, it's drugs, not hugs.

"Ask your doctor if Abilify is right for you." (sorry, @Shadow Wolf; I'm guessing that you disagree)

Honestly, I'm not that impressed with Abilify.

 

[an anarchist]

Honestly, I'm not that impressed with Abilify.

I havent read through the thread but I wanted to chime in on this.

Ability is the one that works best for me! Some meds work for some while some don't. It it usually a process to find the right cocktail of pills that works for a specific individual.

Just wanted to throw that out there.

 

[Eddi]

How do you think a psychologist or a psychiatrist would respond if I told them my beliefs about the chosen one living on earth?

They may say "is here here in this room right now?"