Posted by BabyBunny on June 26, 2007, at 9:17:34
In reply to Re: Is ADHD a Hoax? This Doctor Says So. Read On..., posted by zeugma on June 26, 2007, at 4:58:41
Good point. And I too noticed that BUT I found this article to be interesting. Not because of ADHD actually, because if what that Doctor is saying is even half-way true (which I can imagine could be reality) then that's just scary and wrong.
I don't know if Psychiatrists actually "make-up" disorders as that seems kind of over-the-top, but I can see the Pharmaceutical Companies being VERY involved in these decisions.
I just don't trust Pharmaceutical Companies. I really don't. I mean as a whole. I believe there are ones that are more ethical than others, but I still think they're all not exactly the most honest of businesses. But then again this could be said about almost any field.
I believe the FDA is wrong in letting these "Clinical Studies" be conducted the way the Pharm Co. wants and for only 9 weeks or so. 9 weeks? Jeez some SSRI's take 8 weeks to even really work! To me THAT is the scary part.
I have heard so many people say we are guinea pigs (a term which I can't stand because I like those little guys) but I feel it's the truth. I think medications should have to be tested in many different ways against many different medications and for like a year before they are even able to be prescribed. Even that is a relatively short amount of time, but at least it's more reasonable.
Just how I feel. And the further away I get from relying on medications, the more clear-headed I become and see how much life I have missed out on by being on the wrong med, or the wrong dose, or having the wrong diagnosis. I also think if people go to a Doctor feeling depressed, anxious, etc., they should be given tests before medication. Because sometimes it could be another health issue and you just keep getting worse and worse (like me) but don't know why.
Take care everyone and have a great day!
Hugs,
Baby Bunny
> The problem with pharma companies is that they have products to sell. But the problem with anti-pharm doctors is they also have something to sell. For example, that interviewer (who gave Dr. Baughman as credulous an audience as he's ever going to get, agreeing readily with every statement Dr. Baughman made) asserts in his bio that he never uses prescription meds. So the interview was definitely a matter of 'preaching to the choir.'
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> -z
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