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I found this to be a very intriguing read. Upon finishing it, I am terrified of these drugs, terrified of pharmaceutical companies, and terrified of the cognit
by abstractbarista 8y ago
I found this to be a very intriguing read. Upon finishing it, I am terrified of these drugs, terrified of pharmaceutical companies, and terrified of the cognitive dissonance in the study of mental illness. I would try absolutely anything before these drugs. It's a freaking nightmare, thrust into reality.
- thanatropism 8y agoThat's a shame. Most of these pieces are hysteria. Journalists and lawyers never go after people who seem to be fine with medication. Here's hoping you don't have serious mental health problems in the future.
- abstractbarista 8y agoI definitely understand where you're coming from. Surely there are a lot of people that this stuff actually helps really well. In the past I did have serious issues, but I was able to bring myself out of it over time, by myself. And now, I have nurtured a far more stable and enduring mindset. :) EDIT: By far the biggest part in me getting better was moving on to a different way of life. Basically, changing the set and setting. Which I think is underrated by the professionals described in this article, hence the problem: Treating the symptoms, not their source.
- mastox 8y agoI think some would argue that you aren't fine if you are on these kind of medications, and "fine" might be an illusion to the patient and their peers.