Posted by banga on March 1, 2005, at 8:28:06
In reply to Re: SSRI's and anti psychotics, posted by NealMcCoy on March 1, 2005, at 8:14:41
I beg to differ on that. I cannot have a life if I don't take medication. Slight amounts of antipsychotics has allowed me to function again. Suicide and disability due to psychiatric illness is rampant in my family. No they are not perfect and are not without risks--psychiatrists and drug manufacturers definitely need to do a better job of warning about dangers. BUt it is not true that 50% run into disaster. If you are taking this board as an example for the % that get hit by the bad effects, you are not considering the natural selection that occurs--it is that segment of the patients who had problems that come here. Those that are fine do not feel the need to participate. So you don't hear much here from the people who have been helped and go on with their life.
But for some there are no other options. I have tried everything under the sun and only meds help me. All the non-quick fixes.
As I said, I agree that perhaps many psychiatrists are too quick in prescribing before other things are tried. People should be better informed, there is no question. But very very many people try everything else to no avail. My mother spent her life miserable and wishing for death. What kind of a life was that?
I am feeling good this morning. I would not if I had no medication. I hope/am sure that sometime in the future a better option other than medication will appear, but in the meantime Ill take the risks.
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