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Dr. Melfi has cut her ties, Silvio's in a coma, and Bobby has been derailed - now, there is no more hiding. Now that you’ve heard about it, tell us what you thought about the Finale of the Sopranos.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:54 PM
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> > PS It is very dangerous to consider depression
> as
> > "self-pity." That is not accurate.
>
> Chase...
> Not sure if this was posted in reference to my
> posts...but if it is please read my post
> thoroughly...I was not referring to a medical
> diagnosis of depression when I made my comments....
>
> I think I mentioned that point twice in two separate
> posts 
It's okay, G. - Glen needs a break tonight - we'll pick this up another time....
It's time to talk football! Strap yourself in because my scope here is very narrow, lol. Where are they playing this game anyway?
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:53 PM
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Glen...they have to play Defense....I am sure Bill will make some adjustments.
They had them on the ropes but let them off on that last drive...shame on them. They let them back in the game with that....but thats ok... we have 30 minutes of football left.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:53 PM
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> > People are saying that a movie might come out.
> >
> > --
> > Niccolo Albanese
>
> Niccolo..yes alot of people are saying that...except
> David Chase.
>
> Chasen...you have a Masters...what the heck are you
> doing in the arts??? Is there that much money in the
> arts...
Well, that's my little dilemma, my friend. 
I thought Psych was a little too one dimensional for me, and I needed more creativity, with a broader palette, if you will. I've used my degree more in the film biz than I probably ever would've in actual practice, lol. Creativity and psychology all blur together after a certain point. There is such a fine line between art and science - it's all creativity when you come down to it. As I get older though, I find myself leaning a bit more toward psych. I've got real commitment issues, I tell you. 
Are you beginning to understand why I enjoyed The Sopranos? LOL.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:50 PM
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> Sure, Glen, I'm just catching up from
> earlier.
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> How's the game going so far? Is this for some kind
> of championship? All I know is that the Patriots are
> unbeaten 15-0 and they're playing the NY Giants, is
> that right? Why is this such a big deal? This is
> not my area of expertise, lol.
I understand.
Well, as the NFL network idiot announcer can't stop repeating, the Giants are playing their guts out, even though this means nothing to them. For the pats it's the difference between a 15-1 season and being the fisrt team with an undefeated record since the 72 dolphins. So it means a lot.
Giants lead 21-16 at the half, but I expect the Pats to adapt, learn from what they've seen, and come in and dominate in the second half. That's what I'm hoping for anyway.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:50 PM
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> PS It is very dangerous to consider depression as
> "self-pity." That is not accurate.
Chase...
Not sure if this was posted in reference to my posts...but if it is please read my post thoroughly...I was not referring to a medical diagnosis of depression when I made my comments....
I think I mentioned that point twice in two separate posts
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:48 PM
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Sure, Glen, I'm just catching up from earlier.
How's the game going so far? Is this for some kind of championship? All I know is that the Patriots are unbeaten 15-0 and they're playing the NY Giants, is that right? Why is this such a big deal? This is not my area of expertise, lol.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:45 PM
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> People are saying that a movie might come out.
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> --
> Niccolo Albanese
Niccolo..yes alot of people are saying that...except David Chase.
Chasen...you have a Masters...what the heck are you doing in the arts??? Is there that much money in the arts...
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:45 PM
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> > I'm guessing dark reality has stimulated more
> > creativity than obsequious platitude-spewing
> > sycophants. I could be wrong, and it is a
> dangerous path
>
> I guess it all depends on what side of the spectrum
> your looking from Glen...it can be a choice.
It can also be far more complicated than that, G.
>
> Again, as my previous post clarified...I am not
> talking about a clinical diagnosis of depression or
> other mental health issues....for that medication is
> a necessity...
All of it is "mental health." Medication is also not always a "necessity" either.
> Me, I think way too many doctors quickly prescribe
> the magic pill....hiding the underlying issues.
Agree 100% (see above).
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> There are many out there that are living happy and
> serene lifes, yet had tragedies in their lifes or
> don't live the fantasy life on television.
There are many layers of complexity to individual reactions to stress and loss, not the least of which is genetics and personal history. Just because some have the inner strength to transcend, does not mean everyone does. It is extremely individual.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:44 PM
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> > >
> > > Not sure where it originated from...but
> > positive
> > > affirmations are much more endearing to
> the
> > psyche
> > > than negativity...and sitting on the pity
> potty
> >
> >
> > I'm guessing dark reality has stimulated more
> > creativity than obsequious platitude-spewing
> > sycophants. I could be wrong, and it is a
> dangerous
> > path.
> >
> Well, I'm not sure those are the only two
> choices, but yes, depression has fueled a lot of
> incredible art, but also cost many a
> very high price as well. You're right, it is
> a dangerous path. There is nothing glorious nor
> romantic about excess psychic pain. Life is a
> balance of all emotions.
>
> PS It is very dangerous to consider depression as
> "self-pity." That is not accurate.
Can we get back to that later? I agree about depression not equivalent to self pity. Only an idiot would think that.
But it's football tonight.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:43 PM
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How many times is that dickhead dweeb going to say the Giants are playing their guts out. NFL network blows.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:38 PM
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> >
> > Not sure where it originated from...but
> positive
> > affirmations are much more endearing to the
> psyche
> > than negativity...and sitting on the pity potty
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> I'm guessing dark reality has stimulated more
> creativity than obsequious platitude-spewing
> sycophants. I could be wrong, and it is a dangerous
> path.
>
Well, I'm not sure those are the only two choices, but yes, depression has fueled a lot of incredible art, but also cost many a very high price as well. You're right, it is a dangerous path. There is nothing glorious nor romantic about excess psychic pain. Life is a balance of all emotions.
PS It is very dangerous to consider depression as "self-pity." That is not accurate.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:31 PM
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> > > All good questions HB.
> > >
> > > I love the "right now" urgency.
> > >
> > > Have you answered the three questions in
> your
> > own
> > > life recently?
> > >
> > Oh, those are primary clinical questions,
> MIL.
> > Right now is quite important in
> that
> > t area. Who wants to waste any more time on
> > irrational depression, right?
> >
> > I answer them each and every day, my friend. I
> > recommend that practice to all, actually.
>
> Those questions are all components of any 12 step
> program...
Yes, I know, I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
> I'm glad you answer them everyday HB..
It would help everyone to do that for themselves.
>
> I have a trusted "mentor" . I consider his life to
> o have elements in it that I would aspire to improve
> in mine. He and I ask those type of questions and
> share our answers on a regular basis.
That's wonderful - for both of you. It's so very important and valuable to stay conscious and self-aware.
You're a great role model, MIL.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:13 PM
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People are saying that a movie might come out.
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Re: Episode 86: Made in America
Dec 29, 2007 9:00 PM
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Oh fuckin hell
that sucked.
Still very very early.
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