Does our insurance cover visits to a psychiatrist?

[1BROWNWRENCH]

My wife insisted we go to a family shrink during a rough period of our marriage. That didn't last past the first appointment after he took my side on who was creating the stress in our relationship. Funny how that works.

Here's a tip-don't visit with a female marriage counselor. You will most definitely get the short end of the stick.

 

[Brownslave688]

I'm just saying... employees should not have to be concerned with being disqualified from their job because of seeking psychiatric help.

It's not that. It's how some of the meds effect you.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

It's not that. It's how some of the meds effect you.

I get it....but It's still a BS rule. Oh, Mr Package driver on Prozac isn't safe to drive, but the dozen other drivers who pop Percs and Vicodins like it was Pez....

safety first....lol.

 

[Brownslave688]

I get it....but It's still a BS rule. Oh, Mr Package driver on Prozac isn't safe to drive, but the dozen other drivers who pop Percs and Vicodins like it was Pez....

safety first....lol.

No different than being insulin dependent.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

I get it....but It's still a BS rule. Oh, Mr Package driver on Prozac isn't safe to drive, but the dozen other drivers who pop Percs and Vicodins like it was Pez....

safety first....lol.

Nobody is saying the other dozen drivers are good to go.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

No different than being insulin dependent.

Waaaay diff, dude. A diabetic's blood sugar after an insulin injection can accidentally fall so low they can lose consciousness in a matter of minutes.

 

[Brownslave688]

Waaaay diff, dude. A diabetic's blood sugar after an insulin injection can accidentally fall so low they can lose consciousness in a matter of minutes.

Which makes it unsafe. Exactly how some antidepressants make it unsafe.

 

[oldngray]

Which makes it unsafe. Exactly how some antidepressants make it unsafe.

They go overboard on restrictions involving medications with possible side effects but its all about safety.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

They go overboard on restrictions involving medications with possible side effects but its all about safety.

Yet I run into new drivers all the time who don't know how to adjust the park brake handle.

 

[Orion inc.]

He's actually right. A lot of non-trauma physical pain is related to the mind. Read The Mind Body Connection by John Sarno, MD and you'll look at things differently.

I never believed in that stuff but after I got rid of the stress, started meditating and approached life with a glass half full attitude my chronic back pain is gone, my blood pressure is way down, etc.

There's a balance to this. This is where both Eastern and Western medicine collide. Both have good points and if you find the right balance that works for you and your journey, then it can work like that.

I see an acupuncture therapist all the time. It works wonders. I've also studied a lot of Zanzen meditation and Japanese Aikido. It's amazing the effect it has on your health. I also see my doctor regularly and follow his advice.

It's about balance.

 

[oldngray]

Yet I run into new drivers all the time who don't know how to adjust the park brake handle.

Most new drivers used to automatics don't even use the parking brake.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Most new drivers used to automatics don't even use the parking brake.

That's a dangerous habit to get into. Others back it off completely so they can say they pulled it. No amount of experience will magically make it work in that position when you really need it.

 

[Brownslave688]

Yet I run into new drivers all the time who don't know how to adjust the park brake handle.

Lol I just taught a new guy that a few months ago.

 

[Brownslave688]

Most new drivers used to automatics don't even use the parking brake.

Yep. I never use the e brake in autos.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Lol I just taught a new guy that a few months ago.

Well trained, eh? Important thing to know IMHO.

 

[oldngray]

Yep. I never use the e brake in autos.

Still a bad habit to get into.

 

[MyTripisCut]

Most new drivers used to automatics don't even use the parking brake.

I have to pull it because of that incessant beeping noise if you don't.

 

[oldngray]

I have to pull it because of that incessant beeping noise if you don't.

Not all trucks beep.

 

[MyTripisCut]

Not all trucks beep.

Yeah, not all chicks do either.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

Not using the brake properly or at all can bind up the shifter. I used to replace snapped linkage on P32s on a monthly basis because of drivers not listening to my instructions on the proper sequence while parking on a hill.