Posted by Phil on September 9, 2003, at 13:55:40
In reply to Re: Anyone read the new book Mad in America?, posted by adeel on September 9, 2003, at 10:32:28
> You're also more likely to recover from your condition in a developing country than performing daily chemical lobotomies...
I guess the epidemic of rural Chinese women committing suicide with pesticides wasn't included in the book.
I do not like drug companies or much else about medicine these days but I know what I know about treatment and that's what matters to me.
If the author advises all American's to get off meds, he's more dangerous than the disease itself.
The book does look good and I'll read it but to say that I or anyone else here is lobotomizing themselves is insensitive and frankly, ignorant of the day to day struggles we have to deal with. The biggest being well meaning, or not, people who have no idea what it's like to deal with this disease and encourage others to pull themselves up by their bootstraps.
I don't know if you are trying to help matters by the tone of your post but if you know a better way, why not clue us in here and the millions of others around the world what you suggest as a cure. I'm not in a position right now to move to Cambodia.
I do not count on luck, I educate myself about treatment which includes walking or yoga as well as meds. Heck, I've even had years of therapy. My therapist doesn't even laugh anymore at the duct tape on my forehead.
I support your right to say what you believe but we are due a little respect ourselves.Peace,
Phil
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