Coronation Street - Current Episode Discussion - IV

[maidmarian]

My wife, who was a mental health nurse and then a consultant psychotherapist, is of the opinion that they are portraying his descent into full blown depression very well and very realistically. As you say, Perdy, not everyone experiences illnesses - especially mental illnesses - in the same way. So even people who have suffered from depression might have had different symptoms and don't see themselves in Steve, but that doesn't mean it's not right for some people. His obsession with the car is a classic symptom of just trying to escape from the reality of life. The attitude of his mother and Michelle are just driving him further into a feeling of worthlessness. It will be interesting to see how it pans out and I think it is very commendable of Corrie to take on this story.

I agree a lot of illnesses- mental & physical can
display very varied symptoms.
Each person who has experienced a particular
illness themselves or in their family will remember
how tbey felt and will think that typical and it is
personally to them.
Im all for awareness but wonder what impression
those without experience are left with after Soaps
dabble- without considering all options fully. But
then soaps arent medical lectures!

I wont mention the Hayle Cancer storyline apart
from saying it was an opportunity to publicise
a less well known cancer. Which got sidetracked
in a various ways and tho many fans upset-
not much real knowledge gained.
The producer has said Steves story will
reach a conclusion/acceptance/ next stage
after New Year.So quite a while to go and
is hindered in some peoples perception by
Michelle being such an unpopular character.

I do hope the story does have a believeable
conclusion - as it is increasingly a very
important issue in present times.

[maidmarian]

Just a light- hearted(I hope) thought on the serious
subject of Steves depression.
I has been mentioned on this thread(Snagglepuss) and
elsewhere that after Fred Elliotts death:Steve started
using Freds mannerisms and speech patterns!
In view of the hauntings rumoured soon to take place?
Wouldnt it be great if one of the current characters
was inhabited.by the "ghost" and started coming out
with some pithy one- liners like they did.
Any suggestions for the inhabitee?

[swmc66]

Hes not gavin oh no

[lizann]

Hes not gavin oh no

so who is he, a con artist mate of real gavin

[lizann]

Hes not gavin oh no

so who is he, a con artist mate of real gavin

[swmc66]

I think your right, maybe desperate mate of Gavin staying in his flat while is away as he is down on his luck. Maybe he knows the real Gavin would never want to be in touch with his dad and he took his chances. Until he found out he could have some heriditory illness. How old is Michael? He has reached about 50 without having any health issues up to now, so he must not make his so called son think like his death is imminent.

[lizann]

the plats gonna be conned by lewis II in gavin

[swmc66]

Now it makes sense.....he cannot make cocktails where as the real Gavin can. Maybe he won't rip them off as he refused the £100 when he knew Michael was ill. Felt quilty.

[maidmarian]

so who is he, a con artist mate of real gavin

I think.in.order to avoid spoilers-Ive been
too mysterious.!
Norris is going to think he has seen the spirit of
Blanche - who was famous for one liners.

So I wondered who the spirit might take over
and they might start sounding like Blanche
and coming out with similar caustic comments.
Perhaps Norris or Emily ( perhaps not because
of her religious beliefs )- funniest for me
would be Ken!
Sorry for confusion!

[maidmarian]

so who is he, a con artist mate of real gavin

I think.in.order to avoid spoilers-Ive been
too mysterious.!
Norris is going to think he has seen the spirit of
Blanche - who was famous for one liners.

So I wondered who the spirit might take over
and they might start sounding like Blanche
and coming out with similar caustic comments.
Perhaps Norris or Emily ( perhaps not because
of her religious beliefs )- funniest for me
would be Ken!
Sorry for confusion!