Actually therapy addiction can be as American as apple pie. There is a socio-cultural aspect that underlies any type of addiction in the U.S. Keep in mind that what we mean by the "pursuit of happiness" has special dynamics in the U.S. Americans appear to be obsessed with self-improvement because we seem to be constantly bombarded and reminded of how inadequate we are unless we upgrade to what is being advertised on TV and other media sources. We at times become our own deceptive analyst by seeing problems where no problem might actually exist.We at times fail to recognize that existence could be cyclical and being edgy could be expected. I have known folks who never saw a therapy that they did not like. Contributing to our addiction are U.S cultural aspects towards boredom,and pain and discomfort. When we are bored we may conclude that there is something wrong with us,and we particularly like to rush for a pill at the first signs of pain and discomfort,and we condition our children to do the same.In fact being bored or feeling pain is natural-no remedies may be required.Whether it is therapy addiction or drug addiction,the common thread is the attribution that a specific modality will provide healing.The U.S may be a freedom society except ,ironically,freedom from addictions(physical,psychological,social). From THE CROSS-CULTURAL JOURNALOF MICHAEL J. SYLVESTER (in preparation).Let me recommend a book titled THE PLEASURE SEEKERS by Joel Forte.
Michael "omnicentric" Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=4074 or send a blank email to leave-4074-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
