Posted by Trans-Human on January 21, 2009, at 12:55:02
In reply to Re: Risk of sudden death? » Trans-Human, posted by seldomseen on January 21, 2009, at 11:56:26
> However, as you pointed out, a lot of patients *aren't* successfully treated. But in those that are, would you advocate cessation of meds in order to pursue other treatments? Would that even be ethical?
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> Seldom
>Of course not; & I do know that for some; meds are quite probably the best option. I just don't think that these successes warrant exclusion to access of other forms of treatment; I think that there should be more acknowledgement of the different fields of approach to mental illness; & a recognition of the valid work which has been done by a few pioneering souls in the field of psychology. I see too much emphasis on the purely biological. & my own experience bears this out.
In 20 years of "Illness" - the only main treatment has been meds; it has taken 20 years & over 3 years of pressure from me & a waiting list to finally get to see a psychologist on a limited basis (10 odd sessions) - that is simply unacceptable.
None of the issues I have had in my life circumstances have ever been addressed; nor support offered from the orthodox. Issues which have obviously impacted my mental health; & opportunities to address these things have been denied me from the orthodox. Which is also totally unacceptable.
But I acknowledge your valid & honest points. There needs to be a balance & an end to "either or" thinking around these issues; anything which has a benefit to people experiencing "mental illness" needs consideration.
Thank you for the reply.
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