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Posted by shar on July 10, 2000, at 22:38:53
In reply to Re: links --Noa's Thyroid/Depression Links folder, posted by janeS on July 10, 2000, at 20:48:06
Possible topics (for anyone's use)
AD's in combination
Withdrawal
Individual AD's (Wellbutrin, Paxil, etc.)
AD: MAOI Group
Non-AD meds (I'm not sure about this--Zyprexa?)
Hospitalization
Suicide/Suicidal Thoughts
One of those Days (down days that surprise us)
Getting back into the swing of things
Self-medicating (alcohol, Rx drugs, pot, whatever)
Choosing Pdocs and other Pdoc issues
Women's issues?
Drug interactions
Definitions: SSRI, Tricyclic, MAOI-like a glossaryAnd, how do I get to the eGroup?
Thanks, Shar
Posted by Adam on July 10, 2000, at 23:30:16
In reply to Possible topics and question, posted by shar on July 10, 2000, at 22:38:53
I think many of these ideas for possible folders are great, and probably right on target.
Once an old girlfriend spent a summer at Cornell. When I visited, I was a little disturbed by the eclectic archtecture, but there was this one quad that I thought was kind of cool: It had all these sidewalks criss-crossing it in what appeared to be a haphazard fashion, but the truth was they simply paved over paths already created by students collectively taking what was to them the best routes to serve their purposes. It lacked much, if any, of the symmetry and structure one would imagine an engineer or an architect might dream up, but it was in all likelihood the best of all possible arrangements, since it suited the needs of those who used it every day, rather than the aesthetics of any particular designer.
I imagine the redundancy here that I have described might be a little like those students wearing paths in the ground. The "structure" (meaning, I suppose, the organizational scheme that has the most utility) has been made clear by the "paths" we have gravitated towards; or it would be clear if it were not for the fact that the oft-traveled "paths" are periodically obscured or hidden through archiving and a linear structure that would, if it were not for archiving, create an endless sequence of posts and threads that few would have the patience to scroll through.
We often tread the same paths. More often than not, I think, we're not aware of it. Our way might be more clear if we could survey the route taken by those before us. I think the most functional topical breakdown of this space (should such a breakdown be implemented) has already been designed. It just requires an adequate survey to be elucidated. Hopefully some means of paving new paths, when they "organically" are laid for us, will also be implemented, to balance the needs for efficiency and structure with the need for growth when it is compelling.
Just more thoughts...
> Possible topics (for anyone's use)
>
> AD's in combination
> Withdrawal
> Individual AD's (Wellbutrin, Paxil, etc.)
> AD: MAOI Group
> Non-AD meds (I'm not sure about this--Zyprexa?)
> Hospitalization
> Suicide/Suicidal Thoughts
> One of those Days (down days that surprise us)
> Getting back into the swing of things
> Self-medicating (alcohol, Rx drugs, pot, whatever)
> Choosing Pdocs and other Pdoc issues
> Women's issues?
> Drug interactions
> Definitions: SSRI, Tricyclic, MAOI-like a glossary
>
> And, how do I get to the eGroup?
>
> Thanks, Shar
Posted by shellie on July 11, 2000, at 0:18:59
In reply to Re: Possible topics and question » shar, posted by Adam on July 10, 2000, at 23:30:16
I understand the concept of archiving. I think on many topics it will be very useful, e.g. Noa's thyroid/depression links.
Specifically, because at least so far I have used the board for medication issues, looking in files would, I think, satisfy most of my needs, if the information is there. Some of the meds I've tried recently, however, are so new, I don't think there is enough information to archive them (e.g., provigal). So then I assume I come to the board and ask if I have any questions or any experience that I want to share.
But what about a person, for instance, not knowing whether to go into the hospital, or not knowing whether to change pdocs. Do they get sent to the links board to look up "going into the hospital" or "changing pdocs", or is the human element still going to be there to say, yeh, I hear how scared you are, etc..."Should I assume that this will still be here for people? That the main board will function similarly to how it is functioning now, and the links folders are the research option?
A couple more questions. Suppose Noa leaves the board for a while and some new information comes out about thyroid and depression. Who would update it? For that reason do we really want to put people's names on the folder title, or is it enough that each link is assigned to the person who set it up?
Maybe how people use the archives vs the board will just happen organically. Maybe you can forget all my questions! shellie
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 0:59:59
In reply to Re: another idea, posted by noa on July 10, 2000, at 16:05:24
> When I have visited the sleep apnea forum, I noticed that they have a page of "today's posts". If that were possible here, then we wouldn't always have to view all the threads...
It turns out you can do something like this with the search function. But you don't get "threaded" output. For today, search for:
"value=.July 11"
*with* the quotes (and the period). Why that works is kind of technical, but I do think it works...
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:14:21
In reply to Re: links --Noa's Thyroid/Depression Links folder, posted by noa on July 10, 2000, at 19:32:23
> I just created a folder and filled it with a bunch of links, mostly PB posts, and a couple of Mary Shomon's pages. It probably will need editing--ie, weeding, keep only the most relevent. But I wanted to see how it works. This is pretty cool.
Fantastic, what a nice example of what's possible! :-)
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:18:35
In reply to Possible topics and question, posted by shar on July 10, 2000, at 22:38:53
> how do I get to the eGroup?
http://www.egroups.com/group/psycho-babble-tips
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:27:37
In reply to Re: Possible topics and question, posted by shellie on July 11, 2000, at 0:18:59
> Should I assume that this will still be here for people? That the main board will function similarly to how it is functioning now, and the links folders are the research option?
Yes, definitely!
> A couple more questions. Suppose Noa leaves the board for a while and some new information comes out about thyroid and depression. Who would update it? For that reason do we really want to put people's names on the folder title, or is it enough that each link is assigned to the person who set it up?I think others besides the original creator can update (add links to) a folder. If people are working together, maybe all their names should go on the folder?
> Maybe how people use the archives vs the board will just happen organically.
Probably it will. Already one of my "rules" has been broken. Well, like Wallabee said, you have to let go at some point. :-)
Bob
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:45:44
In reply to some observations based on my professional exp, posted by Wallabee on July 10, 2000, at 10:36:59
> * Be prepared to let go of the board as "your own"
You mean, keep an open mind? I'll try.
> * get help, lots of it.
Easier said than done. But it's also true that I can like to hang on to control...
> * It is something sufficiently worthwhile that it should not be struggling for funding, and could receive sufficient philanthropic support if there was leadership and determination to find same (and that is not meant as a slight at you Dr. Bob, rather one more illustration of my point that this is just too much work for one person).
If anyone out there can come up any leads, I'm game!
Bob
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 8:44:22
In reply to Re: how to get to the eGroup, posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:18:35
It appears that anyone can add to each folder. Can anyone edit or delete a link in a folder, or just the person who submitted it?
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 8:45:54
In reply to Re: questions, posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:27:37
>Already one of my "rules" has been broken.
Uh-Oh. Was that me? Did I break a rule?
Posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 10:15:30
In reply to Possible topics and question, posted by shar on July 10, 2000, at 22:38:53
> Possible topics (for anyone's use)
Thanks Shar-I'm having a real hard time getting organized and making decisions. Maybe I should take an extra ritalin before I start :o) O.> AD's in combination
> Withdrawal
> Individual AD's (Wellbutrin, Paxil, etc.)
> AD: MAOI Group
> Non-AD meds (I'm not sure about this--Zyprexa?)
> Hospitalization
> Suicide/Suicidal Thoughts
> One of those Days (down days that surprise us)
> Getting back into the swing of things
> Self-medicating (alcohol, Rx drugs, pot, whatever)
> Choosing Pdocs and other Pdoc issues
> Women's issues?
> Drug interactions
> Definitions: SSRI, Tricyclic, MAOI-like a glossary
>
> And, how do I get to the eGroup?
>
> Thanks, Shar
Posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 11:31:13
In reply to I'll take Hospitalization Thanks » shar, posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 10:15:30
> > Possible topics (for anyone's use) >
> Thanks Shar-I'm having a real hard time getting organized and making decisions. Maybe I should take an extra ritalin before I start :o) O.
>
>
I'm not sure one extra is going to be enough.I changed my topic to psychiatric disability.I have questions:
1 Are there any restrictions on the source of the links?
2 Can the folders be edited by anyone or just the person who originated it?
3 Is it all right to add to somebody else's folder?I don't want to be inorganic but I'm a little confused. O.
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 13:46:59
In reply to Re Questions???, posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 11:31:13
Great idea for a folder. Nice job, O. It is fun, isn't it? Now, I better do some of my real work today ;0)
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 14:18:49
In reply to Re: Odzilla's Work Issues Folder, posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 13:46:59
How do I get the actual address for a page from the "Tips" site? When I do a search, and go to a page from the search results, it does not actually change the address in the address line.
I have one Tips link, but I confess I got the address from another site that had it as a link. There are other relevant Tips pages I want to put into the folder, too, but can't figure the address thing out.
Thanks.
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 15:23:37
In reply to Re:question on links to Dr Bob's tips-DrBoborJames, posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 14:18:49
I'm sorry, I didn't read the original post about the links experiment very carefully. I just went back and reread it and lo and behold Dr. Bob wanted us to only put PsychoBabble links in the folders.
Should I delete the other links from the thyroid folder?
Posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 15:39:25
In reply to Re:question on links to Dr Bob's tips-DrBoborJames, posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 14:18:49
Another good folder, St. James. Thanks.
How did you get the actual addresses for the Tips pages?
Posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 17:34:20
In reply to Oops--I broke the rules, posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 15:23:37
>
I posted this once but it didn't show up. How about a folder within the folder for non PB links? It seems like a shame to delete all that good information.
I tried that on mine. I might should rename my second folder Zone of non-Psycho Babble so it would be at the bottom alpabetically and give pride of place to PBposts:-). This is fun but I haven't done anything all day but read posts. O.
I'm sorry, I didn't read the original post about the links experiment very carefully. I just went back and reread it and lo and behold Dr. Bob wanted us to only put PsychoBabble links in the folders.
>
> Should I delete the other links from the thyroid folder?
Posted by allisonm on July 11, 2000, at 20:42:59
In reply to Re: questions, posted by Dr. Bob on July 11, 2000, at 1:27:37
I'd volunteer to do a Remeron folder and a Wellbutrin folder, since they're so very near and dear to my heart (yikes, that's a scary thought), but I'm a little confused re how I get membership. I subscribed, but am not a member. Yet. I tried subscribing to another group last night (it was the first time I'd visited eGroups) and still am not approved as a member.
I think I read all of the posts in this thread, but maybe I missed something. I'm not sure exactly how this all works, since I cannot access the site. If I get this right, one can put folders within folders? I wonder if you get volunteers to do these different folders on specific topics, would it make sense to have a framework of sorts to begin with, such as with folders on particular drugs? Would it work to have, at least initially, the same folders within folders, such as general information, side-effects (with folders for each, like weight-gain, somnolence, sexual dysfunction, rash), withdrawl, combinations with other drugs, dosages, articles in journals, maybe links to the Rx imprints etc.?
Posted by allisonm on July 11, 2000, at 21:36:43
In reply to membership?/ I'd do Remeron and-or WB/ other ???, posted by allisonm on July 11, 2000, at 20:42:59
Posted by stjames on July 12, 2000, at 1:34:27
In reply to Re:St. James's Effexor Folder, posted by noa on July 11, 2000, at 15:39:25
> Another good folder, St. James. Thanks.
>
> How did you get the actual addresses for the Tips pages?
James here.....There are 2 ways, you are dealing with frames so each frame has a different URL , .... In IE, right click on the correct frame (section) and go to properties. URL is listed there, copy and paste. Bob also puts the URL for each page at the bottom. I even missed that one.
james
Posted by stjames on July 12, 2000, at 2:04:23
In reply to Re: Oops--I broke the rules » noa, posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 17:34:20
> > Should I delete the other links from the thyroid folder?
James here....Opps. What say you Dr. Bob ? The links seem to be good info from est. sources like the manufacture, your pages or other accepted places. I can understand you consern over content but there are
lots of good links passed about on this list and having them collected by subject is a good idea. Please give us a ruling and I'll abide by it, no grumbling.James, ADD, never reads directions till something goes realy wrong.
Posted by allisonm on July 12, 2000, at 7:10:30
In reply to Re: Oops--I broke the rules/Calling Dr. Bob, posted by stjames on July 12, 2000, at 2:04:23
Ditto, Dr. Bob.
I'm happy to adjust to however you want it.
Thanks.Allison (who is supposed to have major depression, but maybe she has ADD too)
Posted by Oddzilla on July 12, 2000, at 7:22:36
In reply to Re: Oops--I broke the rules/Calling Dr. Bob, posted by allisonm on July 12, 2000, at 7:10:30
> Ditto, Dr. Bob.
> I'm happy to adjust to however you want it.
Me, too, of course. O.
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2000, at 9:06:23
In reply to Re Questions???, posted by Oddzilla on July 11, 2000, at 11:31:13
> 1 Are there any restrictions on the source of the links?
My original idea was to limit it to Psycho-Babble posts, but on second thought, let's not restrict them.
> 2 Can the folders be edited by anyone or just the person who originated it?
> 3 Is it all right to add to somebody else's folder?I think it's great if people want to work together, but don't do anything to someone else's folder without their permission.
Bob
PS: You guys are doing a *great* job! :-)
Posted by Noa on July 12, 2000, at 15:01:38
In reply to Re: Questions, posted by Dr. Bob on July 12, 2000, at 9:06:23
I had the same thought Allison did about making sub folders. I just completed it. It was a bit of a pain to cut and paste (there doesn't seem to be a "move" function, that I can see--but, hey, I miss a lot, apparently), but it is done. I now have three folders, once each for Dr. Bob's Tips, Psychobabble, and other web links. I think this system will work fine. It is more organized than my original folder, but still allows people access to sites I have found useful info at.
Dr. Bob, thanks. This seems like a good direction to go in. I think it is turning out nicely that people are choosing to create folders that are, as Allison says, "near and dear to the heart".
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