Posted by Francesco on January 27, 2004, at 15:50:03
What I'm gonna say can sound strange but I hope it won't be re-directed because I think it can be useful to someone. I think that psychobabble for me has been harmful. Since I have discovered it I passed a lot of time on concerning about the meds I were taking and paying too much attention at the side-effects of the meds. I began to argue with psychiatrists about treatment, loosing time with suplements, searching for the 'perfect cure'. I won't say every guy out there has the same (love-hate) relationship to psychobabble and I don't want to deny that it has educated me somewhat. I just want to suggest my seven step program for menthal health before saying 'farewell and goodbye'
1. Find a good psychiatrist.
2. Follow what he suggests.
3. Wait for the time you have to wait for.
4. If you're not satisfied about the cure talk to him about it.
5. If you're not satisfied about the psychiatrist go to another psychiatrist.
6. If you're not satisfied with meds alone talk with your psychiatrist about the opportunity of a psychoterapy.
7. When you get better stop thinking about meds and mental disturbs and live your life.
I did it for years and it worked. Then I began to think I could be the psychiatrist of myself. I failed.
Good Luck to Everyone, Menthal Health is out there.
Francesco
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