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In reply to the discussion: Religious Belief = Mental Illness: A More Venomous Response [View all]skepticscott
(13,029 posts)In Post 41 you said:
In no way is it appropriate for you to assess or assume that someone has or doesn't have a mental illness. Even as a trained professional, situational context is paramount so that it is not manipulative, pejorative, or emotionally abusive. Not diagnose
"assess or assume"
in any way.
And then in Post 268 you say:
So, you are of the opinion that your thinking is superior to and trumps others thinking and feelings thereby rendering the I-thou relationship of mature adult connections all about the I. That sure sounds like a mental disorder to me or just immaturity.
You've "assessed or assumed" that someone has a mental disorder. So, is reading a few internet posts enough "situational context" for a responsible mental health professional to make that assessment? Gee
that's a tough one
And when you told this poster that you think they may be mentally ill, did you do so out of a sincere sense of professional concern for their mental health, taking care not to be "manipulative, perjorative, or emotionally abusive", or did you just say it as a smear and a put-down, as part of a snarky argument? I think we all know the answer to that one, too.
Oh, what
you say you were just kidding? Not really serious? Lighten up? So how professional is it to throw around the label of being mentally ill willy-nilly, just for fun and to try to feel superior? Seems you've been railing against that for the whole thread.
What..sorry? You weren't kidding? Totally serious in your assessment? You, a self-identified mental health professional, seriously and sincerely told someone you've never met and never spoken to that you think they may be mentally ill? How professional is THAT?
So
let's review. You:
1. Said that X is a bad thing to do
2. Did X
Yeppers...I'm sticking with my diagnosis of hypocrite. No mental health credentials needed.
And no, I'm not going to weary myself with the rest of your rant. The tactic of covering a failed argument with reams of bluster and insults is all too familiar to me. I'm not playing.