Comments on: Dr. Phil…

By: Me

Me — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:49:38 +0000

Dr. Phil is the John Madden of psychology…. they both state the most obvious facts in the most obnoxious way possible that even a moron would understand…. an example of a John Madden comment that I actually heard him make:

Refering to a catch a receiver made around the 5 yard line: “if he’d caught that in the endzone it would’ve been a touchdown!”

Equivalent type of comment Dr. Phil WOULD make (in other words this is not a quote but I’ve heard comments from him just as meaningless: “If she hadn’t been raped she wouldn’t have PTSD from it!”

By: Me

Me — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:08:42 +0000

Exactly Lisa, which is why Mel should know what he is talking about before trying to inform other people.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:06:00 +0000

Like psychologists had credibility. What a load of bullsh!t. How does that make you feel?

By: broken angel

broken angel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:16:51 +0000

like they had any to begin with

By: 1Sparky

1Sparky — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:44:44 +0000

Well nice comment about the guy, but really, his kind of show is for morons; I no longer watch TV so you’re right I don’t know all about his schtick, but I deny he has any brain beyond making the entertainment connections, You could do his job just as well, I’m sure! but if you need help a TV show is only going to add to your problem; do some drugs, read a self-help book, there are lots of sick people that need income too.

By: failer_proud2536

failer_proud2536 — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:06:43 +0000

You guys should give him his due credit!!
If you actually listened to what he had to say instead of bad-mouthing him, even you pin heads would notice that he says some intelligent things and IS intelligent.
Sure the T.V shows don’t appeal to me much but that doesn’t mean that he’s a douchebag who’s dumbass to.
Get your facts straight before critising someone who’s older and more intelligent then YOU!! (believe it or not, they DO exist)

By: wow

wow — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:28:42 +0000

THAT MADE ME FRIKIN GASP AND SCREAM

By: George of the jungle

George of the jungle — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:35:20 +0000

dunno; he’s an embarrassment to pyschologists I suppose, but his profession is entertainment and I think he’s doin OK there…

By: Damon

Damon — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:13:45 +0000

I hate the way he browbeats and uses put-downs… he is a disgrace to his profession.

By: Squid

Squid — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:52:09 +0000

He is not just a tool, he is a power tool

By: George of the jungle

George of the jungle — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:26:02 +0000

dr Phil saw his shadow…now we’re in for 6 more weeks of basketball….

By: sour puss

sour puss — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:03:37 +0000

I agree LOL

By: anon amous

anon amous — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:32:42 +0000

he looks like a chipmunk

By: Parmelaide

Parmelaide — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:59:17 +0000

Kind of like “Reverend” Jesse Jackson. Didn’t actually go to any seminary or doesn’t have a church…

By: Parmelaide

Parmelaide — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:54:12 +0000

So did I!! They are the sweetest people EVER!!!

By: Fotini

Fotini — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:11:30 +0000

Just like to point out… You guys may not all be in the same country! Pretty sure the laws in Aus aren’t the same as in America. We have seperate Psycholgy associations and boards etc.
However, no matter what country you are in, you can hardly disagree that Dr. Phil is a tool!

By: foxe

foxe — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:51:19 +0000

Pfft, what credibility? Bunch’a voodoo witch doctors, I tell ya.

By: Samme

Samme — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:29:36 +0000

Dr. Phil was used as the main example of what not to do in my psych classes. His ethical violations are the stuff of psychology legend.

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:37:00 +0000

trufax

By: Arjen

Arjen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:09:57 +0000

Dr Phil is a danger to the public

By: Psychologist

Psychologist — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 20:51:31 +0000

That’s funny. Because I’m using my degree to go to law school. I’m not going to brag about my salary, but the failing economy is perhaps the least of my problems, since I am “set” financially.

Also, it depends on how far these so-called “psychologists” wish to take their career. You can get a B.S. in Psych and do nothing to further your education afterwards. I double-majored in Psych and Criminal Justice at my university; and as I said now, I am going to law school.

But then, I suppose, you might be knocking psychologists to make yourself feel better about your life? Maybe you should come see me sometime.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:05:37 +0000

If you get a PsyD, which is a Doctor of Psychology, you can prescribe drugs in most states.

By: Ally

Ally — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:35:32 +0000

If you look at Dr Phil’s credentials, he does have a P.hd in psychology, but he is not legally licensed to practice anywhere in any state. In fact he was sanctioned by the Texas state board of examiners for ethical behavior between a 19 year old client and employee, and had to shut down his practice and hasn’t practiced since that time.

I don’t know I can’t stand him, and I think his show and what he does on the show and for the people on the show is fake and I don’t know if he really even helps them, I know he’s not qualified to help them at all. you can read more about him if you search his name at wikipedia.com he doesn’t really seem like that great of a guy. He just acts like he knows everything but he doesn’t. Just like Oprah thinks she’s an expert on everything. so does he. Just my opinion..

By: Ally

Ally — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:11:31 +0000

Or the could be a CRNP- A certified Nurse Practioner, they are a lot like Physician’s Assistant’s in that they can prescribe medications, however, they do not have to work under a doctor, they can prescribe on their own, and the often have more experience than PAs because they work as nurses before they decide to become a nurse practitioner. Just a little FYI.

By: signe

signe — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:46:16 +0000

you better take that back you traitor! :’(

By: signe

signe — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:44:30 +0000

down’s syndrome? how is that funny? he doesn’t look anything like them and he isn’t as adorable as them either. i know you were just kidding but anyway… i used to work with down’s syndrome kids… adorable!

By: signe

signe — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:43:21 +0000

hpffhahahaha

By: lz

lz — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:35:14 +0000

counceling? you mean counseling?

no Ph.D. can do “psychiatrist work.” Unless they are working illegally and unethically. Or they have a MD *and* Ph.D. which is extremely rare.

By: Mel

Mel — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:31:46 +0000

Um, it’s ONLY psychiatrists whom do the medical stuff. RNs can NOT prescribe medication. Psychiatry is a completely different orientation and you would need some sort of biomedical degree to really be able to do what a psychiatrist does. Psychologists become psychologists because of their belief in the efficacy of psychotherapy. Psychiatrists become psychiatrists because of their belief in the efficacy of psychopharmacological treatment.

a) In order to actually be called a “psychologist,” you have to be licensed. Dr. Phil’s licensure was revoked some time ago. You can call him a “psychotherapist,” but personally, I would say that’s a stretch.

b)Some psychologists do get into solely research, not that many. Most become college professors and practicing psychotherapists or psychologists. In order to be a graduate school professor, you must do research… if you look at scholarly journal articles, there is usually a college or university listed under each author’s name.

It would be nice if people would actually know what they are talking about before trying to “inform” other people.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:17:02 +0000

I like Dr Phil. A psychologist who can kick your ass. ‘Bout time.

By: Robert

Robert — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:15:23 +0000

Wouldn’t be an RN, have to be a PA.

By: Pedrosmurf

Pedrosmurf — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:01:24 +0000

Considering how much time you spend with a boner, how could you POSSIBLY say they’re wrong? If someone tells me that the core of human psychology is sex, I’ll say hell yeah, you watched TV lately? People are discussing who’s the better news anchor using “sexy legs” as main criterion

If you can’t deal with sex, don’t deal with psycholoy :p

By: gillian

gillian — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:31:22 +0000

whoa. does he need to get his teeth fixed, or what.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:16:07 +0000

Is he wearing Scotch tape like in Pee Wee’s Big Adventure?

By: still not tom

still not tom — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:11:57 +0000

Dude, re-read the last 2 lines. I’m just ripping on you. Don’t be so sensitive.

By: katillac

katillac — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:48:16 +0000

Dr Phil: the Geraldo Rivera of psych TV.

By: Marketteh

Marketteh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:23:44 +0000

When did Dr. Phlip realize he was perfect? How did he begin to construct his monumental ego? Enquiring minds don’t give a rat’s.
(Pun intended)

By: lol no srsly i are not tom cruise

lol no srsly i are not tom cruise — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:32:30 +0000

You forgot neuropsychologists

//majored in neuroscience before going to comp sci

By: Psych Major

Psych Major — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:13:33 +0000

AHEM.

Most psychologists go into the research field, not the medical field. The six specialties of psychologists are:
-industrial/organizational psychology (figuring out how to keep people in casinos and designing commercials to make people buy stuff)
-sports psychology (work with athletes to help enhance their performance)
-engineering psychologists (work at finding interfaces for products that are compatable and easy for people to use)
-school psychologists (professors and teachers in schools and universities)
-rehabilitation psychologists (work with doctors and nurses to treat physical and psychological problems)
-clinical psychologists/counceling psychologists (therapists, do some psychiatrist work)

Not all ‘psychologists’ deliver pizzas, I make $70,000 a year and can sit on my butt surfing the net most of the time after designing ads to make people buy stuff. It’s the philosophy majors that end up delivering pizzas because if a tree falls in the forest and nobody is around to hear nobody gives a damn, now deliver my pepperoni with extra cheese.

By: Psych Major

Psych Major — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:04:45 +0000

By: lol no srsly i are not tom cruise

lol no srsly i are not tom cruise — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:44:38 +0000

Except that many do. They obtain PhD’s, then become RNs for the ability to prescribe drugs.

By: Psych Major

Psych Major — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:42:28 +0000

Some psychologists do prescribe drugs when they are in the counceling/clinical field (only about 10% of psychologists do that), but mostly it’s psychiatrists who do the medical stuff.

Also, didn’t Dr. Phil’s wife divorce him? So much for knowing how to fix relationship problems.

By: Roto13

Roto13 — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:39:45 +0000

The very fact that you think Psychologists prescribe drugs shows you don’t know what you’re talking about.

By: lol no srsly i are not tom cruise

lol no srsly i are not tom cruise — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:04:05 +0000

He should talk to guests for 15 minutes, charge a couple hundred bucks, and dole out SSRI’s like Skittles. That’d regain him some credibility.

By: brewski

brewski — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:51:00 +0000

And how’s that working out for ya?

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:18 +0000

Oh Dr Phil, wai must you turn the world against psychology by making it seem trashy?

By: BC Jen

BC Jen — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:22:51 +0000

Did Dr. Phil at one point or current have Down Syndrome? Just sayin’.

By: AnoleX

AnoleX — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:19:43 +0000

I don’t know, clearly Dr. Phil’s diet worked out well for him, right?

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:01:55 +0000

He’s the whole reason I took up the hobby of kicking people in the face!

By: signe

signe — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:01:47 +0000

ha! so right. i hate him… he is not exciting or beautiful in any way, the world’s most boring and plain person – and he tells other people how to deal with their relationships!