I have been a part of a certain forum
(mostly men) for almost 4 years. In the
last 6 months a young psychologist in
training has joined the forum and has been
bullying me online ever since. Really
climbing into my character and insulting
me.
Last year was a year I would love to
forget as I just got divorced from my ex
husband who mentally and physically abused
me. It took me a year and a half to get
this divorce finalized but it is over.
There was topic regarding members going
through a divorce and I ranted online I
suppose. I guess I must've shown that I
am still very much effected by my last
marriage. (Hell, wouldn't any person
be?)
Anyway, so there was yet another thread
regarding suicide and everyone started
talking about these sad individuals being
bipolar. I asked whether bipolar isn't
the new ADD? The new catchphrase for
everything out there? What happens? This
young 'doctor' as he likes to call himself
diagnose me online infront of the entire
board of members as positive bipolar,
mania probably, nothing medication
wouldn't sort out, seeing that I am such a
nutcase.
I was like what? I have met a lot of the
members on the board in person & this was
real shocking moment for me. I didn't
know what to do or even say. Because this
guy has his degrees everyone now believes
him and these people are referring to me
as someone who is unstable etc. I am
even starting to doubt myself.
The sad thing is this guy is so rich he is
doing this as a hobby.
Where to from here for me..? Am I or
aren't I?
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Tmddyan
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Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4346 Location: post falls, id usa
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Posted: 01-18-08 16:25pm
you know dont pay attention to him--more
than likely he isnt a doctor--you never
know online--people can pass themselves
off as something that they are not. A
doctor would never bully a patient. I
would report him to the board and express
your concerns
as for the rest--I hope things get better
for you. This is never easy for anyone.
Never for a second doubt yourself. Dont
listen to him--I wouldnt listen to a
doctor that bullied me--you deserve better
than that. I would do some research on
this guy--people have no qualms about
doing things like this to people when they
think they can get away with it. I know
its hard--Im the same way--I have a hard
time when people bully me. So you arent
alone. Dont doubt yourself.
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TanyaRoo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 2
Posted: 01-18-08 16:42pm
Look, I don't doubt that he isn't a
doctor, or on his way to becoming a
licensed one. Would I ever go see someone
like him? Hell no! I have his real name.
He says he is just being himself online
so he can call a spade a spade, but in
real life with patients he is different.
I am real! I don't want to be malicious
or anything but maybe I SHOULD report
him.
Anyway, I must go see someone, talk to
someone. My relationship has left me
quite scarred, I don't deny that bit.
Bipolar? That I am not too sure about.
Thank you for your quick reply.
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CarolDiane
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Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 2391 Location: ,
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Posted: 01-19-08 02:27am
Let me let you in on a little secret here.
Bipolar disorder CAN NOT be really
diagnosed as far as I know without a blood
draw and a primary dose treatment of
lithium or equal to. I can't remember
where I posted the proceedure but it is in
depth to say the least. I am Bipolar and
was diagnosed in the mid 80s through this
proceedure. Many patients may meet some of
the criteria of this disorder and right
away they are diagnosed with such. This
should not be allowed.
In my opinion. Whoever this is know JACK.
I would alert the board admin and let
him/her handle it from there. Hmmmm, if he
is really who he says he is, wow he's off
to a great start calling member's nut
cases and Bipolar.
