(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

[SlipperyPete]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Tip - if there's one thing this guy can't be blamed for, it's lack of ambition.

I checked out that site, and there was sadly not much fun to be found. I tried looking up Salokin's Revenge on Amazon, but there was nothing to be found. I guess Amazon doesn't like "large tween's fiction books"

Altho I would like some fact checking from you Brits.

While checking out his promising sit-com Bedsard Manor, I found that he describes it as such:

"In 2005, I wrote this six-part sit-com, which was pitched to all the major production companies in the UK; including Hat Trick, Tiger Aspect and the BBC.
Unfortunately, after several months of advanced negotiations, it did not go into production. With sit-coms costing anything up to ?1m per hour to produce, almost none are currently made in the UK.
However, Bedsard Manor was very well received, and it was an exciting and interesting experience."

Now, since his negotiations were in the advanced stage, it seems obvious that his lack of success was due to the fact that the UK hates sit-coms.

Again, this guy seems to constantly be at work, and I'm pretty sure he has no time to sleep.

[tiptronic_ct]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Tsk, tsk. We can't have this thread languishing on page 4, now can we?

[Otter]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

BBC NEWS | UK | England | Hereford/Worcs | Obesity hospital to open

Study: Child obesity expected to soar - Health - Kids and parenting - msnbc.com

[SlipperyPete]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Shameless bump for justice.

[GingerDust]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

:wow:

[DrunkAndTiredInFLA]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

bleep;1133178 wrote: I've not read the book, so can't really comment one way or the other. What I can tell you though, and this is knowledge gleaned from 1000's of hours of internet research, is that nobody knows more about baclofen than the people right here.

Bleep, no offense, but I disagree with you. If the people on here don't believe you, they will tell you that you are making things up. And if you are having bad side effects they will tell you to go up because "with each amount you have different side effects and sometimes what you are experiencing will go away." What no one said to me was that in some cases going up could make things worse. It was Dr. Levin who told me to stay at a certain dosage until the side effects subsided.

I have found the people here to be somewhat helpful. I take it with a grain of salt. If I would have listened to what everyone on here told me, I would have ended up in the hospital or dead by now. I was told to keep going up. After I stopped listening to everyone on here, I went down, and it was the best thing that I could have done.

I know nothing about Phillip Thomas or his book. But I don't see a reason in not reading it and taking away from it what you can.

[Otter]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

I read this somewhere:

4. I will honor honesty and truth, I will not deceive.

Avoid any hurtful speech.
I undertake the precept to refrain from incorrect speech.
Refrain from lying, gossiping, slander, and spreading false rumors.
Silence in precious, I will not gossip or engage in frivolous conversations.

I was reading my alumni mag and came across this which sums up what is going on here and thought I would share it with you:

"This simultaneity - of everyone all over the world plugged in to the same media- would connect us in a "global village". This term is often misused; it is not a warm fuzzy place. For [Marshall] McLuhan, this village is as nasty as it is nice: "The global village makes maximum disagreement and creative dialogue inevitable. Uniformity and tranquillity are not hallmarks of the global village; for more likely are conflict and discord as well as love and harmony - the customary life mode of any tribal people."

[Bill.P.]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Now you know, those who've been here for awhile like Tip, I havent posted for a couple or more years.
But I happened to speak to him in the past on the phone on several occasions, none in the preceding years. AND, my personal interpretation is of a brilliant mind suffering from a some form of schizo-affective disorder from one spectrum to the other, I do not know in my rather brief but colorful conversations with him.
He is not evil, he is actually quite intent on helping the world,he has commendable abilities. I think IMO he self-medicated the mania with alcohol which is true diagnosis. But in any event, after speaking with him. He is not some monster, a bit frantic was my impression, in his effort to save the world.
So say what you will, he was a nice and charming weird guy on my phone conversations with him a few years ago. I overall rate it a good thing that he is trying to raise awareness of baclofen for alcohol.

[SlipperyPete]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Bill, while I agree that raising awareness for bac would be a good thing, the only awareness he'd raise would come from a headline like this: "Man claiming to be doctor takes thousands of pounds from suffering alcoholics with promise of 'miracle cure'"

If you read the thread you'll get an idea of where we're coming from. As Ukblonde pointed out, he's now charging 2,500 pounds for a 3 month program, and who knows if he even still represents himself as being a doctor.

[tiptronic_ct]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Bill: ditto what Pete said. That guy knows exactly what he's doing - and it's lining his own pockets. NOT raising awareness.

[Otter]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

It is important to have some introspection as well as to listen to others or else you tend to judge based on your own prejudices rather than the true facts.

I read this somewhere.

"Aware of the suffering caused by unmindful speech and the inability to listen to others,
I am committed to cultivating loving speech and deep listening in order to bring joy and
happiness to others and relieve others of their suffering. Knowing that words can create
happiness or suffering, I am determined to speak truthfully, with words that inspire
self-confidence, joy, and hope. I will not spread news that I do not know to be certain
and will not criticize or condemn things of which I am not sure. I will refrain from uttering
words that can cause division or discord, or that can cause the family or the community
to break. I am determined to make all efforts to reconcile and resolve all conflicts,
however small."
The Five Precepts

The best way to find out if someone is being honest about their motivation is to speak to them........

[ignominious]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Wtf - I'm drawn to here like a moth to light and also can think of nothing better to post on MWO! Here's my tuppence worth.

If he was charging 2500 pounds for a vacuum cleaner, time-share in Bangladesh or gold 'look alike' earings I would say he's being exploitive. But he's offering his services for something that has a very good chance of proving to be invaluable. What's the problem with someone trying to make a little money out of their experience.

Like many of us, he may not do his own best 'pr' but I don't think he's 'evil incarnate'. Get a more worthwhile cause people. If you have good reason to defame this guy then come up with some concrete evidence that this chap is in league with the deviil otherwise give the guy a break!

[tiptronic_ct]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

ignominious;1190703 wrote: Wtf - I'm drawn to here like a moth to light and also can think of nothing better to post on MWO! Here's my tuppence worth.

If he was charging 2500 pounds for a vacuum cleaner, time-share in Bangladesh or gold 'look alike' earings I would say he's being exploitive. But he's offering his services for something that has a very good chance of proving to be invaluable. What's the problem with someone trying to make a little money out of their experience.

Like many of us, he may not do his own best 'pr' but I don't think he's 'evil incarnate'. Get a more worthwhile cause people. If you have good reason to defame this guy then come up with some concrete evidence that this chap is in league with the deviil otherwise give the guy a break!

Having a bad day, Ig?

If he had been an expert in the administration and use of bac, one would maybe have been gentler on him. But he's not, yet gives himself out as one. He's a fecking fraud.

There are other things that have happened as well, and you are welcome to PM me if you want to know more, Or Zenstyle.

[ignominious]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

Not any worse than usual, just maybe a little more free time than usual with which to prattle on here! Thanks for asking.

Everyone's definition of expert varies but as far as HDB is concerned I would favour someone with:
Experience of being an alcoholic
Knowledge of drug interactions
Knowledge of baclofen SEs and what can be done (including what other nedications may be advisable)
I could go on but my free time is feeling more precious moment by moment as I write this!

My point is that he is as much an expert as anyone on these boards plus he studied and qualified as a medical practitioner (as far as I know, being 'struck off' doesn't also include a brain wash). I personally am not drawn to his style but that's not really the point is it.

I don't see any fraudulance: on a personal note, I don't introduce myself with, "Hi nice to meet you, you may have seen me lying in a pool of piss in the gutter on your way to work but that's all over now, I'm fixed."

I have heard something from Zenstyle but don't know enough of the ins and outs too comment.

[Walnut]

(Ex-doctor) Phillip Thomas

dr phil

Oh my God,I have just got email from Dr Phil instructions for initial fucking payment for 12 week course,decided to check back in here see if any info on this guy before I sent transfer.Wow-thats me told.
My situation is a bit odd,Ive managed to stay of alcahol for almost 5 years,just had enough misery,trouble etc,was ready to give in this time last year when decided to start taking Baclofen.Didnt really pay too much attention to fine print,started at about 20mgs daily now up to 80mgs,split into 4x20mg doses each 4hrs.
The reason I got in contact with Dr Phil is over the last three months Ive started getting upset stomach,feeling pretty shitty,an act of desperation as I dont think life would be worth living without my Baclofen,I just love living a normal life so much.
Thank God I joined this site,as Im usually pretty wary type but I needed help and advice,still do.
I know its terrible but never came across some of the terms in here,like reaching the perfect dose,can someone please help me with advice on how I get to that place,Im pretty vunerable,just want this baclofen miracle to keep going.
That fucker was about to empty my already depleated bank account,what a bastard,I know I shld know better but Im so desperate to hang on to the only thing that has ever worked for me.
Can someone please help me out,just point me in right direction,thats all I need,maybe I need to start my tiration again.
My Way Out of blowing a bundle.:new: