Curing gay people of gay-ness... wtf

[Chic Freak]

What's that you say? Homosexuality was removed from the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual over a decade ago? Well, why allow little things like scientific research, experimental evidence or indeed respect for your clients/ patients get in the way of imposing your prejudiced morals on vulnerable people who trust you? *seethe* Nearly a fifth of therapists admit having tried to 'cure' gay patients of their sexual orientation – even though there is no evidence their 'treatments' have any effect and despite the ethical questions posed. The mental health professionals – most of whom work for the NHS – said they had gone further than simply counselling a young person on how to cope with homosexual feelings. ... Three-quarters of these workers said a medical service should be set up to carry out the 'treatment'. One therapist told the researchers: 'Although homosexual feelings are usual in people, their physical expression and being a person's only way of having sexual relations is problematic. 'The physical act for male homosexuals is physically damaging and is the main reason in this country for AIDS/HIV. It is also perverse.' Many of the therapists told researchers they had treated clients who felt they would 'lose God' or had been ostracised by their communities. Prof Michael King, who led the study, said: 'There is very little evidence to show that attempting to treat a person's homosexual feelings is effective and, in fact, it can actually be harmful. So it is surprising that a significant minority of practitioners still offer this help to their clients.' The Department of Health added: 'Homosexuality is not a mental disorder and does not need treatment.' Link to full article- it was in the Metro.

[MikePizzoff]

What the fuck? FUBAR.

[Marie]

Two things are for sure in my experence, you can't "cure" homosexiality. and you can't pick it up if you aren't predisposed, no matter how much your significant other wants to watch you do it M_

[strayrider]

These health care professionals need to do a better job of treating their patients needs, not passing this kind of judgment. -stray-

[kortick]

some people are born gay the rest are sucked into it.

[krakenslayer]

some people are born gay the rest are sucked into it. Is that a pun? If so, that's pretty funny.

[major jay]

and you can't pick it up if you aren't predisposed, no matter how much your significant other wants to watch you do it M_ Everybody's got their price.

[Tricky]

People are indeed born gay,in order to cure it you'd have to rewrite their genetic code!and why would people want to be cured of it anyway?one of my best friends is gay & its just who he is,as far as im concerned he's just one of the lads regardless of his orientation!he doesnt make an issue of it either,he's not one of those who feels he has to bring it up in every conversation like some do which can get annoying

[AcesandEights]

and you can't pick it up if you aren't predisposed, no matter how much your significant other wants to watch you do it M_ Gave me a good chuckle.

[blind2d]

Therapy for gays? What's next? Therapy for straights? What does sexual orientation have to do with how stable a person is? I don't get these people...

[krakenslayer]

One therapist told the researchers: 'Although homosexual feelings are usual in people, their physical expression and being a person's only way of having sexual relations is problematic. 'The physical act for male homosexuals is physically damaging and is the main reason in this country for AIDS/HIV. It is also perverse.' If that mysterious, unnamed therapist actually exists, he or she is in the wrong profession.

[strayrider]

Therapy for gays? What's next? Therapy for straights? What does sexual orientation have to do with how stable a person is? I don't get these people... Read the article again. The persons in question voluntarily sought therapy, it is the way they were treated that is at issue. -stray-

[mista_mo]

dude, you forgot your smiley face.

[AcesandEights]

dude, you forgot your smiley face. Yeah, Stray. Why so serious? Wisdom with a smile, please

[darth los]

Therapy for gays? What's next? Therapy for straights? What does sexual orientation have to do with how stable a person is? I don't get these people... These people not only sought help on their own, but I'm curious as to what was the original issue they went to get treated for in the first place? Wouldn't it be crazy if the shrink just side tracked the whole session when they learned the patient was gay in order to treat it? Shrink: So, how did scruffy dying when you were 8 make you feel? patient: I haven't thought about it that much lately. My boyfriend consoles me when it does come up though. Shrink: WTF, you're gay dude!?! CODE BLUE DAMMIT !! I can only imagine being socially ostracized just because of who I'm Attracted to. What a way to go through life , huh?