Comments on: I’m Liz Spikol, and I approve this message http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/ A blog about mental health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:55:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sally http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 Sally Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:49:50 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/#comment-2925 I didn't know much about Britney before this all happened. I am reminded of something a therapist who sympathized with my plight once said to encourage me. She said, "there is no way of responding to this situation that would be perceived as sane." She was referring to my illegal commitment. I had behaved calmly and cooperatively and thus had been diagnosed as in denial a mental illness itself, where as if I had "acted crazy" I would have been not in denial and would have been also diagnosed as acting mentally ill. I relate to your sympathy for Britney, though of course I disagree with some of your conclusions. How would a "sane" person respond to this sort of treatment? I think if it weren't for Britney's fans and the media obsession with her, she'd be locked up and forgotten. This doesn't justify the media's treatment of her, but what's worse, what came first, was her parents' treatment. And again, what is the sane response to having people monitor your every move? I didn’t know much about Britney before this all happened. I am reminded of something a therapist who sympathized with my plight once said to encourage me. She said, “there is no way of responding to this situation that would be perceived as sane.” She was referring to my illegal commitment. I had behaved calmly and cooperatively and thus had been diagnosed as in denial a mental illness itself, where as if I had “acted crazy” I would have been not in denial and would have been also diagnosed as acting mentally ill.

I relate to your sympathy for Britney, though of course I disagree with some of your conclusions. How would a “sane” person respond to this sort of treatment?

I think if it weren’t for Britney’s fans and the media obsession with her, she’d be locked up and forgotten. This doesn’t justify the media’s treatment of her, but what’s worse, what came first, was her parents’ treatment. And again, what is the sane response to having people monitor your every move?

]]> By: stan http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/comment-page-1/#comment-2924 stan Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:17:06 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/#comment-2924 Dearest Liz: Yowls! I could really sink my teeth into this area under discussion; but instead I will have to try to let my sensitive and gentle side prevail in discussing this subject matter. To begin with, when was the last time the journalistic community really worried about ethically boundaries and behavior? I think that went out with bell bottoms, gobbler treats, and the invention of the internet. It’s all about getting the story, ratings, and readership. You work in the biz, and know all about the pressures of delivering the Dirt for the masses to consume; just like Big Mac’s and Starbucks coffee (I happen to like Starbucks coffee, which makes me as guilty as everyone else {laughing}). Now as far as Britney goes, I’m not even sure what they are writing about besides pure gossip and sensationalism. I haven’t read anything about a confirmed diagnosis of any particular mental illness. And I believe HIPPA laws apply to celebrities as well as us unknown common folk (but then real individual privacy ended when Teddy Rough Rider Roosevelt left office, if I’m hallucinating correctly here). We all know these types of stories sell everything from Beer to Kleenex. So I’m neither shocked nor surprised in reality in the least bit at the keyboard wolves’ devowering their prey so to speak. It’s just another small symptom of our social decline and lack of moral decency regarding others suffering (of course in saying that even as a male, and a person with bipolar (where nakedness in some mood states can be a problem and strong desire {did I snort with that laugh}; I would strongly recommend that Britney still wear underwear when using alcohol/drugs in public). I just happen to believe Britney at some point and at the timing of her own choosing will have to come to terms with any mental illness or substance abuse issues/problems she may have. That whole personal journey and accepting responsibility for one’s own behavior concept I happen to aspire to in my own life with bipolar mood disorder. Of course I’m always the one saying “if life were so damned easy, then everyone would be doing it” {snicker}. Then again, I’m a small thinker and operate with an off kilter and befuddled mind. I also happen to believe scrubbing toilets in heaven for eternity would not be a bad job {laughing}; I have it all figured out; heavenly bodies probably would only eliminate pixie dust, so how hard can that be to deal with. You’re loyal, a little mentally distorted, or was that sanity challenged off base reader. That Bipolaroid, Gooberness, and Dorkmire: Stan PS I was a little disappointed and hurt {tears welling up in Stan’s sad eyes} you excluded my Valentine’s Day comment! I guess it wasn’t politically correct enough or just too danged long. But then again Love isn’t all that politically correct either, and is usually fairly short lived on the other extreme {smile and a wink}. At this moment I’m a little more concerned about the Navy shooting into outer space with missiles! The Mother ship and the CIA genetically altered Penguins could take this as an act of war, or hopefully just chalk it up to another stupid human trick. {Finally a little sanity inserted in this comment section} Dearest Liz:
Yowls! I could really sink my teeth into this area under discussion; but instead I will have to try to let my sensitive and gentle side prevail in discussing this subject matter.
To begin with, when was the last time the journalistic community really worried about ethically boundaries and behavior? I think that went out with bell bottoms, gobbler treats, and the invention of the internet. It’s all about getting the story, ratings, and readership. You work in the biz, and know all about the pressures of delivering the Dirt for the masses to consume; just like Big Mac’s and Starbucks coffee (I happen to like Starbucks coffee, which makes me as guilty as everyone else {laughing}).
Now as far as Britney goes, I’m not even sure what they are writing about besides pure gossip and sensationalism. I haven’t read anything about a confirmed diagnosis of any particular mental illness. And I believe HIPPA laws apply to celebrities as well as us unknown common folk (but then real individual privacy ended when Teddy Rough Rider Roosevelt left office, if I’m hallucinating correctly here).
We all know these types of stories sell everything from Beer to Kleenex. So I’m neither shocked nor surprised in reality in the least bit at the keyboard wolves’ devowering their prey so to speak. It’s just another small symptom of our social decline and lack of moral decency regarding others suffering (of course in saying that even as a male, and a person with bipolar (where nakedness in some mood states can be a problem and strong desire {did I snort with that laugh}; I would strongly recommend that Britney still wear underwear when using alcohol/drugs in public).
I just happen to believe Britney at some point and at the timing of her own choosing will have to come to terms with any mental illness or substance abuse issues/problems she may have. That whole personal journey and accepting responsibility for one’s own behavior concept I happen to aspire to in my own life with bipolar mood disorder. Of course I’m always the one saying “if life were so damned easy, then everyone would be doing it” {snicker}. Then again, I’m a small thinker and operate with an off kilter and befuddled mind. I also happen to believe scrubbing toilets in heaven for eternity would not be a bad job {laughing}; I have it all figured out; heavenly bodies probably would only eliminate pixie dust, so how hard can that be to deal with. You’re loyal, a little mentally distorted, or was that sanity challenged off base reader.
That Bipolaroid, Gooberness, and Dorkmire:
Stan
PS I was a little disappointed and hurt {tears welling up in Stan’s sad eyes} you excluded my Valentine’s Day comment! I guess it wasn’t politically correct enough or just too danged long. But then again Love isn’t all that politically correct either, and is usually fairly short lived on the other extreme {smile and a wink}. At this moment I’m a little more concerned about the Navy shooting into outer space with missiles! The Mother ship and the CIA genetically altered Penguins could take this as an act of war, or hopefully just chalk it up to another stupid human trick. {Finally a little sanity inserted in this comment section}

]]> By: ttq http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/trouble/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/comment-page-1/#comment-2923 ttq Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:03:33 +0000 http://trouble.pwblogs.com/2008/02/19/im-liz-spikol-and-i-approve-this-message/#comment-2923 Britney needs some serious down time surrounded by proper medical staff. A place she can get away to, and concentrate on herself not her image. I don't know why but Switzerland comes to mind... I wish her nothing but the best. And most importantly privacy. Britney needs some serious down time surrounded by proper medical staff. A place she can get away to, and concentrate on herself not her image. I don’t know why but Switzerland comes to mind… I wish her nothing but the best. And most importantly privacy.

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