ParrotHead Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 http://www.bocanews.com/index.php?src=ne...40983dcdc5d7660 From the Boca News - Published Tuesday, November 9, 2004 More than a dozen traumatized John Kerry supporters have sought and received therapy from a licensed Florida psychologist since their candidate lost to President Bush, the Boca Raton News learned Monday. Boca Raton trauma specialist Douglas Schooler said he has treated 15 clients and friends with “intense hypnotherapy” since the Democratic nominee conceded last Wednesday. “I had one friend tell me he’s never been so depressed and angry in his life,” Schooler said. “I observed patients threatening to leave the country or staring listlessly into space. They were emotionally paralyzed, shocked and devastated.” Schooler’s disclosure comes after the weekend discovery of a Kerry volunteer’s corpse at Ground Zero in New York City. Georgia resident Andrew Veal, 25, reportedly killed himself with a shotgun blast to the head due to Kerry’s loss and a girlfriend problem. Some mental health professionals in South Florida said Monday they have already developed a new category for the Kerry-related stress reactions. Because Palm Beach County voted heavily for Kerry, the therapists said, many residents hurt themselves by so anxiously expecting the Massachusetts senator to win – especially those who maintained unrealistic recount hopes after their candidate’s concession. “We’re calling it ‘post-election selection trauma’ and we’re working to develop a counseling program for it,” said Rob Gordon, the Boca-based executive director of the American Health Association. “It’s like post-traumatic stress syndrome, but it’s a short-term shock rather than a childhood trauma.” Gordon, the first American Red Cross psychotherapist sent to Ground Zero after the 9/11 terror attacks, said therapists’ main concern is to prevent the recurrence of Kerry-related suicides like the one in New York City. “There are definitely people depressed by John Kerry’s loss, and this can easily lead to suicides like the one we saw up in New York this weekend,” Gordon said. “Luckily, it can be treated if people seek help. We’re urging people to call us immediately if they feel depressed or know anyone who is seriously stressed out.” Also in Boca, at least one counseling center and an emotional support group were preparing for an influx of Kerry supporters at their first post-election meetings today. “We’ll let the Kerry voters talk about it and let off some steam, and by listening to other people’s stories, we’ll help them refocus and surrender to the things in their life which they can’t possibly change,” said a spokeswoman for Emotions Anonymous, a recovery group meeting tonight at Glades Presbyterian Church. “We’re referring people with election-related stress to the Democratic National Committee,” said Karen Jacobs of the Center for Group Counseling. “We’ll do what we can for anyone who shows up for our support group programs this week, but we haven’t implemented a specific program for Kerry-related trauma.” Schooler, practicing in Boca since 1984, said he treated his 15 patients last week with hypnosis-based rapid response trauma therapy. This week, he is charging a sliding fee to non-clients who feel they need the one-time “election therapy” session. South Floridians can contact him at 561-395-3033. “A lot of Kerry voters don’t know what to do with their anger, because there was no recount, so they’ve kept it bottled up,” said Schooler, who also is a certified sex therapist. “I help them transform the anger into more positive emotions.” Asked to describe symptoms of the post-election trauma, Schooler said, “They include feelings of extreme anger, despair, hopelessness, powerlessness, a failure to function behaviorally, a sense of disillusionment, of not wanting to vote anymore – that sort of thing. We’re talking about a deep, unhealthy personal suffering that can best be remedied by intensive short-term therapy.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParrotHead Posted November 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical Ok, you knew I was going to examine this one and have all kinds of fun with it so here goes…… Boca Raton trauma specialist Douglas Schooler said he has treated 15 clients and friends with “intense hypnotherapy” since the Democratic nominee conceded last Wednesday. Maybe they should look at trying to de-hypnotizing these folks, the DNC has already done all the hypnotizing! “staring listlessly into space” And I thought all this time that this was just the normal look of a liberal Georgia resident Andrew Veal, 25, reportedly killed himself with a shotgun blast to the head due to Kerry’s loss and a girlfriend problem. WAIT – You mean CBS withheld the “girlfriend problems” from the public? Some mental health professionals in South Florida Ok, let it known that the next time any Republican calls someone from South Florida a “crazy lunatic” we have PROOF – They’re all down there seeing mental health professionals! the therapists said, many residents hurt themselves by so anxiously expecting the Massachusetts senator to win Hurt themselves? Let me guess – by banging there heads against the wall???? “We’re calling it ‘post-election selection trauma’ and we’re working to develop a counseling program for it,” I’m not sure which I’m more afraid of, the name “post-election selection trauma” or the fact that they’re actually developing a counseling program for it!!!! main concern is to prevent the recurrence of Kerry-related suicides like the one in New York City. WAIT – Where’s the girl in all this? Want to bet she had more to do with it than John Kerry? There are definitely people depressed by John Kerry’s loss Hey, I’ll bet no more than John Kerry himself! Has anyone thought to put a watch on John? Might better get him enrolled in this counceling before it fills up! “We’re referring people with election-related stress to the Democratic National Committee,” Oh this is just great, a shrink referring those that are depressed to Terry McAuiffe’s office! Misery loves company right! “We’ll do what we can for anyone who shows up for our support group programs this week, but we haven’t implemented a specific program for Kerry-related trauma.” That ok, 58 million of us implemented our own program last week – It’s called the THANK GOD BUSH GOT RE-ELECTED PROGRAM. Sorry, it’s only for the mentally sound – liberal report to the DNC! MY FAVORITE PIECE OF THE STORY Schooler, practicing in Boca since 1984, said he treated his 15 patients last week with hypnosis-based rapid response trauma therapy. This week, he is charging a sliding fee to non-clients who feel they need the one-time “election therapy” session. South Floridians can contact him at 561-395-3033. Ok, I laughed so hard at this statement – where do you begin? Define “hypnosis-based rapid response trauma therapy as – A swift blow to the head with a baseball bat! Oh and don’t forget – the good qwack doctor is charging a “sliding fee” to anyone that feels they need a one-time session. Here’s a deal for all liberals – give me a call and I’ll hit you up side the head with a ball bat FOR FREE! “A lot of Kerry voters don’t know what to do with their anger, because there was no recount, so they’ve kept it bottled up,” said Schooler, who also is a certified sex therapist. “I help them transform the anger into more positive emotions.” Ya know, I set here for the longest time and debated with my inter demons on commenting about this paragraph and have decided to leave all remarks to each individuals imagination. Ok, after much more debating I will leave you with just one comment – when you are discussing liberals and you use the term jack-off, you probably have it more right than wrong!!!! Yes buckee I know – I’m checking my email regularly at this time, just waiting for the barrage to fan mail to start. But ya know, I just couldn’t resist! Lets just all hope that these poor mentally ill liberals can get some help and soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical Oh brother!!! Next thing they will seek money because it will be Bush's fault again!!! Thats whats wrong too many head doctors!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical “Luckily, it can be treated if people seek help. We’re urging people to call us immediately if they feel depressed or know anyone who is seriously stressed out.” Ya here that slugger... there's help man, there's help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical [ QUOTE ] “Luckily, it can be treated if people seek help. We’re urging people to call us immediately if they feel depressed or know anyone who is seriously stressed out.” Ya here that slugger... there's help man, there's help [/ QUOTE ] Buckee, please don't encourage those people to seek help! I think this may be our opportunity to rid ourselves of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] “Luckily, it can be treated if people seek help. We’re urging people to call us immediately if they feel depressed or know anyone who is seriously stressed out.” Ya here that slugger... there's help man, there's help [/ QUOTE ] Buckee, please don't encourage those people to seek help! I think this may be our opportunity to rid ourselves of them. [/ QUOTE ] I resent the implication and the fact that I spend my weeks stressed out to the point I am almost in tears by Friday has nothing to do with Kerry losing. One day I may not come home from the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical That is funny and pretty sad at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] “Luckily, it can be treated if people seek help. We’re urging people to call us immediately if they feel depressed or know anyone who is seriously stressed out.” Ya here that slugger... there's help man, there's help [/ QUOTE ] Buckee, please don't encourage those people to seek help! I think this may be our opportunity to rid ourselves of them. [/ QUOTE ] I resent the implication and the fact that I spend my weeks stressed out to the point I am almost in tears by Friday has nothing to do with Kerry losing. One day I may not come home from the woods. [/ QUOTE ] Slug, I really do hope you're kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical [ QUOTE ] I resent the implication and the fact that I spend my weeks stressed out to the point I am almost in tears by Friday has nothing to do with Kerry losing. One day I may not come home from the woods. [/ QUOTE ] Ok slugger, now you really do have me worried. I may poke fun, speak my mind, razz ya etc, but I always thought you were a pretty good soldier when it came to standing up for yourself. This last post really does worry me, because in spite of how I feel about politics, religion, gays etc, I would never want or wish anything bad to happen to you. I was joking about you seeking help slugger, but by the sound of your reply, maybe you do need some help. I don't mean that in a nasty way, I mean it in a caring way. I'm not trying to be cruel to you and I apologize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical ‘Post-Election Selection Trauma’ P.E.S.T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldawg Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Re: The GREATEST article I have ever read - Hysterical Yep, I can see it now...we need to tax the middle class folks, because the poor people can't pay thier fees for counseling, and the rich people all voted for Bush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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