Posted by 49er on June 23, 2010, at 7:28:20
In reply to Re: Rejection of Meds Gives me Hope » 49er, posted by SLS on June 22, 2010, at 7:34:26
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> I'm sure you would be good at it.
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> Would you have any mechanism in place that would screen for people for whom discontinuing treatment would be contraindicated? Do you think there is any place for antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotics in treating the mentally ill?
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> - ScottI wouldn't have a screening program because I am not a medical professional. Besides, I think it is the person's decision as to whether they want to stay on meds or not.
I would discourage people from discontinuing their meds if I felt they were going to cold turkey or taper them too quickly. But again, it is up to each person to to decide what to do.
I am not against any psych med. If the person has made a fully informed choice to take them, then who am I to say differently?
I just go nuts when I feel they are way over prescribed or when professionals act like meds are the only option come heck or high water when they aren't.
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