Angela M. of Berlin.
A strong leader
Dr Damian replies: We see here several examples of addiction, which I discuss in my best-selling book, The Fix, only £12 from all good bookshops. You, Angela, are addicted to work, and also, perhaps, to stomping around in jackboots telling people what to do. The Greeks, on the other hand, are addicted to olives, ouzo, sunbathing, and (historically at least) playing practical jokes on their friends by leaving wooden horses outside their houses. When you understand this, the solution is clear, and is explained in Chapter 94 of my book, Is Addiction leading to World War III?
I am a senior Tibetan costume holy man, who obtained his position in a rather curious way, by being "discovered" when I was a small child. I really don't enjoy my job, not just because I can't go into Chinese restaurants without a fight breaking out, but also because people insist on saying odd things to me such as "Make me one with everything," and "Hello, Dalai, well hello, Dalai," and then giggling, which I don't really understand. And the problem is that when I am dead I am going to be reincarnated, and will have to go through the whole business all over again. Oh, I would have been much happier on stage - I've got a very good yak-impersonation routine, for example. I've also tried calling myself Mr Gyatso, but then people blame me for inventing speed cameras, which I don't remember doing.
Dalai L. of No Fixed Abode.
Impersonating a yak
Dr Damian replies: My new book, The Fix, is currently on offer at only £5, and you will find that it describes some of the addictions which are the cause of your present worries. Telling silly jokes to religious leaders is one that I used to suffer from myself, and the only remedy is to drop religious affairs completely, as I have done. Your problem with reincarnation is a trickier one, although I do touch on it briefly in Chapter 55 of my book, Addiction beyond the grave.
Hey, I'm just a regular kind of guy, who simply wants to get rich and be loved by everyone. I'm also extremely talented when it comes to ending the Arab-Israeli conflict, building a stable economy, winning elections, etc. But now I no longer dare appear in public without people throwing fruit and vegetables at me, shouting "War criminal!" and "Poodle!" at me, and generally disrupting my humble attempts to earn a few million bucks here and there.
Tony B. of Blair Castle, Blair Mansions, Château Blair, Schloss Blair, Ze Beeg 'ouse zat ze reech Señor El-Blairo lives in, Big Chief Lying Blair's Wigwam, and the Blairovski Dachas.
A well-thrown tomato
Dr Damian replies: Addiction to food is a dangerous thing, leading to obesity, indigestion and sleepiness. As described in my new book, The Fix (now only £2 and with a free copy of Mary Riddell's Beauty Secrets thrown in), many people overcome these addictions by throwing away their food, often in the direction of some particularly hated politician. However, you have problems of your own, and you may find Chapter 84 of my book helpful, Are you addicted to telling lies?
Infidel Thompson dog, your stupid book has been of no use to me whatsoever. I am a simple Muslim cleric with a Sunni disposition, and a fondness for war, jihads and things that go BOOM. Nonetheless, the British authorities refuse to accept that I am merely the victim of an uncontrollable addiction to violence, and that I need specialised help - preferably a rest cure in a luxury hotel, with lots of handmaidens to look after my every need, know what I mean? War be upon you.
Abu H.of Belmarsh.
My heart goes boom bang-a-bang
Dr Damian replies: Of course, an addiction to violence is nothing new, and is well-described in my new book, The Fix (autographed copies for 20p, with a free blood-crazed ferret thrown in). You may find that Chapter 36, How I gave up assaulting bishops, which is my own personal story, will be of help to you.
Thank you for another very interesting blogue, doctor. I also was the Daily Lama in a previous brain.
ReplyDeleteYou is certianly one of my more inteligent readers, Mr Gmubey.
DeleteDear Doctor Eccles -- unlike my good friend Professor Gumby of the Academy Of Higher Learning And Of Very Large Brains That Hurt When You Bang Your Head Against A Wall, Deliberately Or Otherwise, I have a pain in the knee, not in my brain.
ReplyDeleteI cannot OTOH remember ever having "stomped about in jackboots" like your correspondent Angela M. of G******.
Am I suffering from memory loss in your opinion ? Or am I the reincarnation of someone who has indeed engaged in such stomping activities ?
Or alternatively, would you prescribe me a long rest cure in a luxury hotel, like one of those just downhill from here for example ?
Well Mr JabaPappa, I fink a long rest cure is de answer here. If you is a reggular reader of dis blogg, de intellecktaul stimulatoin may be too much for you (even if you is saved).
DeleteDear Doctor Eccles - can you recommend a way of dealing with persistent low-level ticks? I have tried avoiding Stockport, but unfortunately it appears to make no difference. The usual habitat of such ticks is, I am told, rabbit fur - does this mean I am turning into a bunny-girl?
ReplyDeleteUllo Jessicca, dem ticks sure is a pain. Dey seems to jump spechies from rabits to humans. Dey also likes stalkin poeple - I fink it's woeful.
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