She looks so crazy in the trailer for next week, screaming her head off when TJ is trying to talk to her about her depression. I mean, of course she’s depressed, she can’t work and she’s in a foreign country without her friends and family. That’s the show. That being said, I can’t stand her, and I’m really liking the brother-in-law more and more, especially when he laughs at her.
People generally aren’t burning sage, lighting candles or collecting crystals to treat psychological issues. Those things are a part of valid spiritual practice, and I don’t really know anyone who does that stuff who doesn’t believe in going to the doctor. I’ve been seeing a therapist since I was 12 and I take Wellbutrin, but I also consult a shaman once in a while. Some people do all of the things. I would be willing to try anything to treat depression - ketamine, shrooms, dream therapy, whatever. I would say that people who are more open minded to these things are more likely to seek help and various therapists.
1000% agreed
Same. As one of these people, the communities I’m in are heavily supportive of these practices as a part of your life, but NOT as a substitute for actual medical care and medication. Are there people in these communities who shun medical care? Absolutely, but there are people in EVERY community like this. My therapist is very supportive of my practice, but it’s also not a crutch.