Posted by ricker on January 17, 2009, at 14:17:58
So I've been thinking about all the negative reports I've come across over the years at various sites.
I can't but imagine how many people have been helped, one way or another, with these meds.
When I stop and think about all the negative reports / reactions, I ask myself... millions upon millions of these meds are prescribed yearly and I believe, for the most part, with success?
Sure there are negative reviews pointed towards all psych. meds, but, the people reporting are truly "treatment resistant cases.
Take this site for example, 99.99 % of all posts are written due to treatment failure, wicked side effects etc. Lets say the Board has 200 members at any given time with an average of 25 repeat posters (treatment resistant). More often than not, the post will speak of failure.... or the ongoing struggle to obtain some sort of remission.
I would say that speaks quite well for the millions of patient that have no need to seek help through Internet support. Good on our meds! I believe they are truly successful for the majority.
I know for me, when I read a post with negative results, my mind instantly begins to seek out those negative reactions..... surely I'm going to fail as well!
Treatment resistant cases are the minority, by far, and yet I have this underlying impulse to search for failed results and then, without a doubt, begin to set myself up for failure.
Sure we read the occasional "happy me, I'm on the road to remission, thanks everyone for your help, see you later posts, but very rarely.
Does anyone else feel the same way? Are we a very small percentage of a medical condition that, by in large, has a fairly good treatment percentage, as compared to other illness's?
I know for a fact I've given up on potential med trials prematurely due to someone else's negative response....part of my illnes I suppose, but none the less, a typical treatment resistant act on my part.
I say thank god for all the options made available to us, things could be a lot worse.
I will overcome my current state of despair, I am blessed with a wealth of positive treatment options that have helped millions upon millions of people, just like me.
Take care and keep positive, Rick
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