I hate Dr. Phil

Rudey · #1 07-03-2002, 02:50 AM

www.philmcgraw.com

Dr. Phil has his own talk show now...in cooperation with Harpo (Oprah's company), which confirms my theory that Dr. Phil is giving it to Oprah just to get ahead in the entertainment biz.

I really hate this guy and I just have to tell him that I did indeed find my "inner core", and my core told me to jab you in the eye if I ever see you. I'm "telling it like it is", and you just suck Dr. Phil.

-Rudey
--I also hate Danny Bonoduci (whatever his name is). You're taking the glory away from AC Slater, and I think you're the reason why "The Other Side" seems so feminine.

AggieDZ · #2 07-03-2002, 08:26 AM

Dr. Phil's oldest son (the one who goes to U. Texas & wrote that rip off-of-his-dad's-work book) went to the same small, private, catholic boys' school as my boyfriend. The guys used to "party" at Dr. Phil's house quite often. Let's just say that 'all that glitters isn't gold'.

LeslieAGD · #3 07-03-2002, 10:24 AM

I don't like Dr. Phil either. He is so egotistical and all he does is yell at people! I rarely watch Oprah anymore but I caught a Dr. Phil episode a few weeks ago where they were talking about weight issues. Some woman made a comment about thin people and he said, "so what? That isn't you!"

I was appalled! If that's therapy, he can take it and shove it!!!

sigmagrrl · #4 07-03-2002, 10:32 AM

He does have some good things to say that I agree with: stop playing the victim role, take responsibility for the situation you are in now because the choices you made got you there, stuff like that. He also has a great 4 steps method of finding your true feelings that I use, like, 20 times a day. BUT, his methods can be pretty harsh. I guess I can appreciate the message without hating the messenger.

DeeGeePee · #5 07-03-2002, 11:39 AM

Well, I've seen Dr.Phil on Oprah numerous times, and I think that he is a no nonsense kinda therapist. There are those therapist that are all soft and too easy on folks, if you ask me. Dr.Phil just kinda tells you like it is and really makes you think about what you're thinking about. I think that, as far as on the shows that I've seen, his therapy is good, because he makes people realize how pointless their fears are in the grand scheme of things. Therre have only really ben a few instances where I thought his reasoning was stupid. But for the most part, its okay to me. I'D never go see him though! LOL

Dionysus · #6 07-03-2002, 11:50 AM

I agree with sigmagrrl and deegeepee. He's cool because he tell it like it is, he doesn't do that sugar coating BS like most psychologist do.

LeslieAGD · #7 07-03-2002, 12:14 PM

I just feel that there's a difference between being straight forward/"telling it like it is" and being rude/nasty.

PhiMuNursie · #8 07-03-2002, 12:26 PM

I LOVE Dr. Phil, BUT I think he's the kind of therapist you'd need if you were really ready to face the problem. He's one of those people who tells it like it is, and most people don't like people like that. My friend hates him, so I think it just depends on your style.

I maintain that he's great!

Tara
I have a Phi Mu castle...

Peaches-n-Cream · #9 07-03-2002, 08:33 PM

Dr. Phil is good, but sometimes he can be a little too blunt. He 'tells it like it is,' but that can be hurtful to someone sensitive.

thesweetestone · #10 07-10-2002, 05:19 AM

I like Dr. Phil. I was so happy to hear that he has his own show.

Kevin · #11 07-10-2002, 09:22 AM

Is Dr Phil even a real Dr? And if so, what in?

I've always heard the "Dr" part of his name was phoney.

PenguinTrax · #12 07-10-2002, 10:18 AM

He probably has a PhD if he is a psychologist. He'd need to be an MD to be a psychiatrist.

FWIW, I don't like his views on childrearing, etc., but that's me. I'm a bit on the 'crunchy' side and believe in Attachment Parenting and most (not all) of the things that go along with it.

DeeGeePee · #13 07-10-2002, 10:20 AM

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Originally posted by PnguinTrax
FWIW, I don't like his views on childrearing, etc., but that's me. I'm a bit on the 'crunchy' side and believe in Attachment Parenting and most (not all) of the things that go along with it.

Ok, not to be stupid, but what is that exactly?

PenguinTrax · #14 07-10-2002, 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by DeeGeePee

Ok, not to be stupid, but what is that exactly?

http://www.attachmentparenting.org/
http://www.askdrsears.com/

Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based in the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as secure attachment, between the infant and parent(s). This style of parenting encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and develops trust that their emotional needs will be met. As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships.

Things common to attachment parenting styles: wearing your child (AKA sling-using), extended breastfeeding, gentle guidance (no physical discipline), imagination based play, co-sleeping/family bed, balance in family life, instinctual child-rearing, including children in all aspects of your life.

Eirene_DGP · #15 07-10-2002, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by DeeGeePee
Well, I've seen Dr.Phil on Oprah numerous times, and I think that he is a no nonsense kinda therapist.

Sis, I couldn't have said it better. LOL. I like Dr. Phil, but I agree with Rudey's idea that Dr. Phil just used Oprah to get ahead.