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The Moth Radio Hour: Great Expectations

2025/2/4
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我成为精神科医生后,发现现实与我预期的截然不同。我本以为能找到解决自身家庭问题的“秘诀”,却面临了更多意想不到的挑战和风险,例如在探访病人时面临潜在的危险。我经历了一次非常惊险的探访,病人表面平静,却在冰箱里藏满了牛奶,暗示他正在服从幻听的指令,准备伤害他的母亲。虽然最终避免了悲剧的发生,但这让我开始反思精神科医生的工作,以及药物治疗对患者的潜在负面影响。我意识到,患者的康复并非简单的“秘诀”所能解决,而现代医学的最佳治疗方案也可能和疾病本身一样具有破坏性。如今,我作为一名经验丰富的精神科医生,最害怕的不再是病人,而是自己是否在无意中造成更多伤害而非益处。

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Benji Waterhouse shares his experience as a psychiatrist, highlighting the stark contrast between his idealistic expectations and the realities of the job. His first home visit to a patient with schizophrenia leads to unexpected situations and challenges his initial perceptions of his chosen career path.
  • Psychiatrists' role in managing serious mental illnesses and prescribing medications
  • Misconceptions about psychiatrists and their work
  • The challenges of home visits and patient safety
  • The unforeseen side effects of psychiatric medications and their impact on patients' lives

Shownotes Transcript

In this hour, expect the unexpected! False assumptions and surprising revelations at home, online, and in the fridge. This episode is hosted by Moth Director Meg Bowles. The Moth Radio Hour is produced by The Moth and Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media.

Storytellers:

Benji Waterhouse makes a house call during his first week as a psychiatrist.

Comedian Jamie McDonald finds himself at the center of a Twitter storm.

Salima Saxton and her husband try to build the "perfect life".

Podcast # 905

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