Little back history before you read this story. In the past 5 months I've suffered from 2 seizures and was hospitalized the first time with no clear reason as to why. Second time I had one I was put on medication for it and they scheduled me an appointment with a neurologist. That happened today and here's the story
Well it started off normal with the usual questions, family history, drug/alcohol use etc. Then he noticed I checked depression and asked about that. Told him about that. After that he made me take my shoes off, walk around the room. Checked my eyes, heart rate, all that. Asked me about girlfriends for some reason? The he asked me "What's your soul food?" I had no idea what he meant by that. My mom who was with me said maybe he meant favorite food? Then after that I just said I'm lost. He then asked me if I had a soul. After answering that he then told me about how humans are social creatures and what not. Said that while doctors can heal the body they can't heal the soul. Then he talked about God and how God is always there for someone and how God is the only one who can heal your soul. Then he ordered blood work, and pretty much told me that I should be more social by going to a church
I'm okay with people being religious and what not but I don't want that from a medical visit. I'm now no closer to finding out why I had seizures. I'm now more confused, and slight offended.
TLDR: this doc was whack yo
Edit: I'm currently getting help for my depression from a psychologist. I've been seeing him for a month and I'm having great results. I told the doctor this and explained the techniques he taught me when he asked about my depression. Despite knowing that he still went on his God rant and told me I need church to be happy. THIS THREAD ISNT ABOUT ME BEING DEPRESSED. ITS ABOUT A STRANGE DOCTOR VISIT. I APPRECIATE THE HELP BUT IM ALREADY SEEKING HELP. SO PLEASE NO MORE COMMENTS ABOUT MY DEPRESSION
THANKS
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3 RespuestasThe real question is: Did you get a sucker after your visit? Maybe cherry or lime.
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1 RespuestaWhy exactly is that doctor a doctor? Next time you visit him, ask him if he bought a doctor costume online and snuck in... Seriously though, how is he a doctor???
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1 RespuestaHmm [spoiler]you are probably going to die so go to church and make friends.[/spoiler]
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1 RespuestaTl;dr Doc put it in his bum.
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3 RespuestasYeah, pretty sure he was recommending you visit a psychologist. Also, your doctor doesn't -blam!- you? He must have forgotten about that, mine does it all the time to me
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3 RespuestasBut really, [i]what is[/i] your soul food?
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5 RespuestasTime to see a new doc [spoiler]I find it strange and fascinating that a doc was religious normally they all believe science heals[/spoiler]
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Dodgey af
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4 RespuestasDid you ever find out what caused them?
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3 RespuestasYo dawg report that doctor. I'm pretty sure they're not allowed to bring their religion into an office and preach to patients
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1 RespuestaEditado por Nun: 4/8/2016 4:42:08 PMSounds like a doctor that cares a bit more to me. But is still a whack job
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7 RespuestasSounds like you should stop an smoke a blunt.
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Back in the day, people used to think an epileptic seizure was the sign of being possessed. But in other regions it was thought that schizophrenia was the sign of possession so the local medicine man or witch doctor would make a mixture of herbs that would cause the patient to convulse. I just think it's intresting that in some places seizures were the sign of the possession, but in other places it was a solution to it
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He probably was only trying to reach out because of the depression. Though it did come up in a strange way.
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Find a new doctor. Im atheist, sure....but i have plenty of friends and family who are religious(heh, try whipping THAT one out at family gatherings.....i've never had so many people give me strange looks before) and none go that far.
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Steven Strange?
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This is strange indeed. I could almost relate an have recently seen a pattern. Im not sharing because no one would want to hear it (religion)
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1 RespuestaRed Chinese Communist Detected...
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3 RespuestasOh no doctor suggested something to you Victim atheists are sad....
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1 RespuestaClicked thinking it must be herpes
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4 RespuestasThat would probably piss me off. Even if I had a soul, going to church wouldn't repair the damage, but I do understand what he's saying. He basically told you that you needed to find a place of togetherness. A place that would make you feel as if you had a place in this world and a purpose in life with people who loved you. Church isn't the only place for that.
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1 RespuestaThought it was about a surprise prostate exam. Was disappointed
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1 RespuestaSome people gain mental benefits from the religious faith they feel, and that's fine, but specific religions shouldn't be medical prescriptions. That sort of thing really should not be allowed.
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1 RespuestaFind a new doctor
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1 RespuestaWas expecting doctors last name to be pepper or strange Is disappointed
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1 RespuestaInject more churchs Pretty sure he ordered blood work cause you're low on churchs