There are times when these "symptoms" have a positive effect on your life and times when they have a negative effect. These medications give you the equivalent

There are times when these "symptoms" have a positive effect on your life and times when they have a negative effect. These medications give you the equivalent of an "off" switch for use when they are undesirable, if you have the discipline to use them correctly. For me, that constitutes extra choice in life and in no way eliminates a vital part of the self.