tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946633910983913667.post2663460315445032604..comments2023-05-04T05:39:18.978-04:00Comments on A Little Help, Please?: On Curing Cabin FeverBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10181224564145367109noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946633910983913667.post-23636272570247671432009-10-16T23:50:59.169-04:002009-10-16T23:50:59.169-04:00I think the weird part of her advice was the whole...I think the weird part of her advice was the whole "did your daughter leave on a sunday" thing... The daughter didn't die. If he is depressed on Sundays because his daughter left on a Sunday then he should def see a doctor, because that is like some sort of intense attatchment disorder.Kelseynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946633910983913667.post-91538642451415538602009-10-13T16:22:35.474-04:002009-10-13T16:22:35.474-04:00I think you're right about doing the safe thin...I think you're right about doing the safe thing. That's one of the interesting challenges and problems with these columns...for so many of the issues raised, the only way to "do no harm" is to point them to a local professional who can address the problem at a personal level.<br /><br />I guess what I would have liked to see is maybe some assurance that it's OK to feel this way. Not only that he shouldn't be afraid to seek diagnosis and treatment for depression and anxiety, if warranted, but that it's in fact OK to feel cooped up and sad in a very specific situation. <br /><br />He seemed to worry that getting out of the house for a few hours meant he was running away from the problem--that if he were healthy, he'd be able to stay at home all the time and feel at peace (I don't know anyone for whom that's true!). But doing something constructive that makes you feel better doesn't mean you're ignoring your feelings--on the contrary, you're addressing them!<br /><br />Suggesting counseling is absolutely the safe answer...but then, why have a column? Sometimes I wish they'd (Abby, in particular) would just try to give a little more.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181224564145367109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5946633910983913667.post-52623203981144630032009-10-13T13:50:49.346-04:002009-10-13T13:50:49.346-04:00I think she did the safe thing. It's so hard t...I think she did the safe thing. It's so hard to tell from some of these letters if there is something more serious going on. At least if he goes to a mental health specialist, there is some closure: hey I'm ok! or appropriate assistance.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07949636854456596426noreply@blogger.com