Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 83570

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Listening to prozac

Posted by janejj on November 8, 2001, at 16:17:11

Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???

 

Re: Listening to prozac

Posted by stjames on November 8, 2001, at 16:32:42

In reply to Listening to prozac, posted by janejj on November 8, 2001, at 16:17:11

> Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???


Yes, very much so.

 

Re: Listening to prozac » janejj

Posted by Alan on November 8, 2001, at 20:33:22

In reply to Listening to prozac, posted by janejj on November 8, 2001, at 16:17:11

> Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???

Without question, one of the most humanistic and perceptively written books about drugs that I know of. I don't personally agree with some of it but it was published about 8 - 9 years ago. Alot has been learned since then from experience but his sketch of the history of psychotropic medication and it's relation to personality is fascinating.

Alan

 

Re: Listening to prozac » janejj

Posted by Elizabeth on November 8, 2001, at 20:36:51

In reply to Listening to prozac, posted by janejj on November 8, 2001, at 16:17:11

> Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???

I think it's very well-written, although I don't agree with all his opinions, and some of the pharmacological stuff is a bit outdated.

Another one of his that I recommend is Moments of Engagement -- this one is about psychotherapy.

He's a good writer, and a thoughtful man. If I ever have the misfortune to wind up living in Rhode Island < g >, I might try and look him up. I wonder if he still sees patients?

-elizabeth

 

Re: Listening to prozac

Posted by JohnX2 on November 8, 2001, at 21:27:06

In reply to Listening to prozac, posted by janejj on November 8, 2001, at 16:17:11


I really liked the book because I could relate
to the "prozac experience" he was talking about
and the debate regarding the med changing our mood
and indirectly the way we think and this having a positive impact
on our psychological actions having spiraling upward
effect. This in comparison to psychotherapy,
trying to change the way we think directly which
is much more laborous and time consuming.

I related to the patients in the book, because
I had the "prozac experience" a few fleeting times.
My whole outlook on life and my way to deal with
it would change when I got a positive response
on an anti-depressant. If only it would stick!
I feel like Captain Ahab trying to chase after
this big white whale of an experience that keeps
eluding me!

-john

> Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???

 

Re: Listening to prozac Everyone

Posted by janejj on November 9, 2001, at 15:18:46

In reply to Re: Listening to prozac, posted by JohnX2 on November 8, 2001, at 21:27:06

> Thanks for your response guys !! Think i'll go and purchase a copy. Jane xxx


> I really liked the book because I could relate
> to the "prozac experience" he was talking about
> and the debate regarding the med changing our mood
> and indirectly the way we think and this having a positive impact
> on our psychological actions having spiraling upward
> effect. This in comparison to psychotherapy,
> trying to change the way we think directly which
> is much more laborous and time consuming.
>
> I related to the patients in the book, because
> I had the "prozac experience" a few fleeting times.
> My whole outlook on life and my way to deal with
> it would change when I got a positive response
> on an anti-depressant. If only it would stick!
> I feel like Captain Ahab trying to chase after
> this big white whale of an experience that keeps
> eluding me!
>
> -john
>
> > Listening to Prozac by Kramer, is it worth reading ???

 

Let us know what you think » janejj

Posted by Jane D on November 9, 2001, at 16:02:57

In reply to Re: Listening to prozac Everyone, posted by janejj on November 9, 2001, at 15:18:46

I like the book also. Let us know you think after you've read it. - Jane D


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