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I'd be interested in hearing more about benzodiazepines and open-back visibility. I assume you're referring to nervousness about having your back facing a room?

My wife is "neurotic" about other people being behind her and being able to see her computer. She also has significant hang-ups with believing that people don't like her (as far as I can tell, they do), and general depression.

I'd love to get a better idea about whether these are symptoms of a real problem, or just "personality quirks". I've tried to get her to see a doctor about her symptoms of depression and somewhat odd neurosis, but she seems to largely believe the problem external to herself.

Lastly (and I intentionally left this for the end) -- I don't say this lightly, but your position -- that the "normal" people are indignant about having to somehow compete harder due to "the weak" having access to anti-anxiety drugs and anti-depressants -- seems unfounded in the available evidence.

I do think people with mental illnesses are judged harshly, but I don't think it has to do with concern regarding "doping" or some other form of unfair competition.

parent flatline3 14 years ago

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