Posted by tina on August 24, 2000, at 21:47:51
In reply to Re: WHY R U TAKING THOSE MEDS ANYWAY??, posted by Ant-Rock on August 24, 2000, at 19:52:05
>Very interesting article Odd. Gives one pause.
Something to think about that's for sure.
I think the author was a little general in his assumptions but nontheless, these are valid arguments and worth exploring in further research.
> "further covering up of the patient's ability to see the true source of their discontent or unhappiness."
> < Not True. What If someone goes through a traumatic event, and does not fully recover from it, goes to therapy to work through it, writes about it, understands the reasons that have brought him these years of suffering. In other words, "Seeing" and understanding the reasons that started ones journey into depression does not always mean they will get better. Does this mean one should give up and forgo every available option out there? >
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> "not only by patient's wishes, which are fantasies"
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> < This is just plain insulting. Obviously the lady this Dr. spoke of didn't want to explore the reasons/cause of her anger. But to generalize that all patients only want a magic pill to fill some kind of emotional need is pure bull. >
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> Although I agree with parts of this post, especially about how Dr.'s don't listen enough to their patients, drug co.'s involvement etc., these two statements I responded to just generalize way to much. Still, very innteresting article.
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> Anthony
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