Posted by banga on April 25, 2005, at 20:00:50
In reply to to play the devil`s advocate, posted by Paul Smith on April 25, 2005, at 16:01:17
> Why are we on these meds if person after person is saying they have quit working as well and or are trying to get off them?? These docs just hand them out and say nothing about withdrawals or them pooping out.
Counterargument-
Do remember the skewed viewpoint you see on this board. People who come here most typically have trouble with the medications--you do not hear from the millions that benefit from medications, who have been rescued from suicide and psychosis and have no trouble.
This is not to say that there is a HUGE problem with overprescribing, and lack of information regarding side effects and other risks. And poop-out. Medications should not typically be used as the first-line treatment for psychological distress, therapy and other less invasive interventions should be considered first.
Medications are serious and not to be toyed with. But until someone comes up with better things we are often faced with taking meds and their risks in the pursuit of relief from mental torment.
poster:banga
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