These Tax rebate cheques
#106
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Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Ever heard of attachment theory?
Ever heard of a parent slapping their kid a bit?
Ever heard of a kid getting sick, off school for several weeks, gets back to school to discover that all the other kids have learned new things? Or is the odd kid cos they are behind the others? or they dont get the in joke because when they were sick the class had a special event and they missed out?
Ever heard of sexual abuse?
Ever heard of the parent/s working their ass of for the kidlet, only for the parents to wonder why they have a poor relationship with kid because they are never about.
Ever hear about parents who have a few drinks a few (or more) times a week, leading to interfering with the stability of the home environment?
(I'm sure that TracyM could do a much better job with my list & explanation.)
#107
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Re: These Tax rebate cheques
You'd be surprised actually. There are all sorts of predisposing factors.
Ever heard of attachment theory?
Ever heard of a parent slapping their kid a bit?
Ever heard of a kid getting sick, off school for several weeks, gets back to school to discover that all the other kids have learned new things? Or is the odd kid cos they are behind the others? or they dont get the in joke because when they were sick the class had a special event and they missed out?
Ever heard of sexual abuse?
Ever heard of the parent/s working their ass of for the kidlet, only for the parents to wonder why they have a poor relationship with kid because they are never about.
Ever hear about parents who have a few drinks a few (or more) times a week, leading to interfering with the stability of the home environment?
(I'm sure that TracyM could do a much better job with my list & explanation.)
Ever heard of attachment theory?
Ever heard of a parent slapping their kid a bit?
Ever heard of a kid getting sick, off school for several weeks, gets back to school to discover that all the other kids have learned new things? Or is the odd kid cos they are behind the others? or they dont get the in joke because when they were sick the class had a special event and they missed out?
Ever heard of sexual abuse?
Ever heard of the parent/s working their ass of for the kidlet, only for the parents to wonder why they have a poor relationship with kid because they are never about.
Ever hear about parents who have a few drinks a few (or more) times a week, leading to interfering with the stability of the home environment?
(I'm sure that TracyM could do a much better job with my list & explanation.)
Another mental illness.
Genetic pre-disposition (kids of alcoholics much more likely)
Most people try drugs as young persons. Most don't get addicted. Some do.
Folks think they are in control - then the drug takes control. Terribly hard to post.
I wonder if the other poster has ever taken a drink? Or a few drinks. If so, it could happen to him. Probably not, but it could.
#108
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,109
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Nothing that F**ked up my whole life. At some point in your life you need to take responsiblity for your actions. If a person is depressed there is medication to help that and they need to stop the other BS.
#109
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,109
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
You'd be surprised actually. There are all sorts of predisposing factors.
Ever heard of attachment theory?
Ever heard of a parent slapping their kid a bit?
Ever heard of a kid getting sick, off school for several weeks, gets back to school to discover that all the other kids have learned new things? Or is the odd kid cos they are behind the others? or they dont get the in joke because when they were sick the class had a special event and they missed out?
Ever heard of sexual abuse?
Ever heard of the parent/s working their ass of for the kidlet, only for the parents to wonder why they have a poor relationship with kid because they are never about.
Ever hear about parents who have a few drinks a few (or more) times a week, leading to interfering with the stability of the home environment?
(I'm sure that TracyM could do a much better job with my list & explanation.)
Ever heard of attachment theory?
Ever heard of a parent slapping their kid a bit?
Ever heard of a kid getting sick, off school for several weeks, gets back to school to discover that all the other kids have learned new things? Or is the odd kid cos they are behind the others? or they dont get the in joke because when they were sick the class had a special event and they missed out?
Ever heard of sexual abuse?
Ever heard of the parent/s working their ass of for the kidlet, only for the parents to wonder why they have a poor relationship with kid because they are never about.
Ever hear about parents who have a few drinks a few (or more) times a week, leading to interfering with the stability of the home environment?
(I'm sure that TracyM could do a much better job with my list & explanation.)
#110
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Not sure if you are saying......
" No. Substance abuse CAUSES a mental illness"
Or
"No substance abuse causes a mental illness"
If it's the former, the jury is still out on that and keeps changing its mind.
I wish that I could be bothered to provide accurate, up-to-date data on this topic. I'm currently studying the mental health component of my degree, the week on substance use/abuse starts tomorrow.
" No. Substance abuse CAUSES a mental illness"
Or
"No substance abuse causes a mental illness"
If it's the former, the jury is still out on that and keeps changing its mind.
I wish that I could be bothered to provide accurate, up-to-date data on this topic. I'm currently studying the mental health component of my degree, the week on substance use/abuse starts tomorrow.
The former and the jury will never reach an agreement on it.
the area I work in has a high number of people who have been substance abusers and my statement is just my opinion.
#111
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,109
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Environment absolutely.
Another mental illness.
Genetic pre-disposition (kids of alcoholics much more likely)
Most people try drugs as young persons. Most don't get addicted. Some do.
Folks think they are in control - then the drug takes control. Terribly hard to post.
I wonder if the other poster has ever taken a drink? Or a few drinks. If so, it could happen to him. Probably not, but it could.
Another mental illness.
Genetic pre-disposition (kids of alcoholics much more likely)
Most people try drugs as young persons. Most don't get addicted. Some do.
Folks think they are in control - then the drug takes control. Terribly hard to post.
I wonder if the other poster has ever taken a drink? Or a few drinks. If so, it could happen to him. Probably not, but it could.
#112
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Re: These Tax rebate cheques
I have just learned, for example, that some of my specific behaviours have their roots in insecurities I experienced in childhood. Imagine that. I get to my mid 30s and I learn something new about myself which is extremely personal.
I'd be interested to know what events have informed your current thinking (as written in this thread).
#115
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Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Have had some driinks in my youth and my father had a drinking problem. I never really enjoyed the hangovers so it was pretty easy to stop when I got more sense. My father just decided he was going to do it anymore and stopped about 25 years ago. So I have seen and lived with the problem, not just read it in some class book and it can stop if you want to.
Too bad it's wrong.
#116
Re: These Tax rebate cheques
Study was done recently on homeless vets by Bill O'Reilly and Fox News after claims by John Edwards. (be a fan of them or not, I'm just posting what was found)
Of the homeless vets out there a large portion have mental problems and substance abuse problems. The VA has approx 100,000 beds and services for those vets but they are not utilised
The VA said they cannot force people to use their services, but they are available if/when needed.
Of the homeless vets out there a large portion have mental problems and substance abuse problems. The VA has approx 100,000 beds and services for those vets but they are not utilised
The VA said they cannot force people to use their services, but they are available if/when needed.