Posted by laima on February 25, 2007, at 21:04:40
In reply to Do Meds Really Help You? Pharmacist says don't wor, posted by Phillipa on February 25, 2007, at 12:57:45
Phillipa, your pharmacist's statement sounds very extreme and sweeping. Obviously psychotropic meds work- they've worked for me and for many other people here, for example. But it can be hard to find the right one, and no, they can't make life feel perfect if circumstances are truely out of order. No life is an endless string of perfect carefree days. So she has a kernel of truth there, I think- but nevertheless it sounds like her statement was much too strong and sweeping. Who knows- maybe she's tired on the job or feeling short and frustrated, or even jaded? I agree with gg- decide for yourself. And I'd add, just because the right med is hard to find, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. And I'll reiterate- even with the right med- lifestyle and coping mechanisms must be attended to for best results. You may know this, but perhaps she's had plenty of other customers who don't know, so she just blurted that out.
Yes, I do think that as people feel better and get more involved in other spheres of their life they may easily leave babble- not even on purpose, but just from being swept up in other activities. Indeed, many posters here, including me, are searching for information, help, and support. So maybe not typical "patients". And yet- plenty do find end up finding relief, and many move on to other activities. Just a thought-and don't ever give up!
> My pharmacist upset me yesterday. Said that the psychotropic meds don't really work that people have unrealistic expectations of life. I think this is wrong. Any comments? Love Phillipa as an example people do get better and leave babble don't they?
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