Re:Inferiority

To 'mystery man':

> Actually, my therapist taught me I had a "Toxic Parent," > listen to therapists instead.

One can hardly condemn a parent when one demonstrates toxic personality traits oneself. (What was that about 'truth hurts'?)

And your therapist can hardly label someone s/he hasn't even met as toxic. (Talk about inaccurate and unfair presumptions.)

> And also taught me "sometimes, the truth hurts." And also
> taught me, even people with PhD's can be dilettantes.

You are correct. Anyone, including those with a PhD, can be a dilettante. I don't have a PhD, and most of those on this message board don't either. Most therapists do not have PhDs, so I assume you are criticizing psychologists? Regardless, your point is?

> In fact, some people with PhD's are the grandest
> narcissist dilettantes of all.

I seriously doubt your understanding of "narcissism." Not that I'm an expert -- heck, not even in the psychotherapeutic field -- . . . but there is a distinction between a common and academic use of the term "narcissist."

> Sometimes, the truth hurts, doesn't it?

Yes, it does. Sometimes it's easier to condemn others than condemn oneself. Isn't it? You seem rather adept at condemning your 'toxic parent' and dilletantes with PhDs . . . how about considering what compels you to do that?

Jay H

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Re:Inferiority, by Bud, 09/10/01 Re:Inferiority, by Jay H, 09/15/01

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