No Way, No How

[i-saw-myself.livejournal.com]

It's come to my attention that we now have these mandatory screenings? The health ones I understand, because hey, let's catch those alien parasites before they explode out of people, right? Very sound plan.

The psychological one, though, I'm not sure who I have to talk to about it, so I'm just talking about it here, since I figure they'll see it.

I'm claiming cultural...uh, exemption.

Talking about...things, and feelings, is not really a Viking thing to do. So I'm not doing it. Annnd you can't make me.

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[hexyeah]

And there is no harm in that as long as we're dealing. I don't know everything about psychiatry, but that's why everyone should a psychologist. So he can determine if we are dealing properly and give us guidance if we need it.

[Locked]

I didn't say they flipped out. I didn't say you were like them. My point is that sometimes the way we deal with our problems isn't working, even if we think it is.

Locked

[i-saw-myself.livejournal.com]

I think I'm the best judge of whether or not I'm dealing with my own problems, not some guy I don't know.

Re: Locked

[hexyeah]

At the very least he can give you advice to help you deal with them.

Locked

[i-saw-myself.livejournal.com]

Or he can respect my boundaries. If I ever wanted to seek this out, it's good to know it's there, but that should be my choice, not someone else's.

Locked

[hexyeah]

If it were only the individual's well being at stake, I might agree. Unfortunately, it's not.

Locked

[i-saw-myself.livejournal.com]

I don't have to cooperate.

Locked

[hexyeah]

Then I'm sorry.