Posted by linkadge on July 9, 2005, at 15:54:50
In reply to Lou's response to aspect of this thread-hrmtolif?, posted by Lou Pilder on July 9, 2005, at 15:03:45
There are many people who come on this board and think that they can disuade me from using psychiatric medications.
I have my reserves about psychatric medications, as do many people on this board.
I think there is some sort of false idea, that everyone who uses them is narrow-minded, looking for the quick and easy route out, and that we have no idea about the side effects etc.
We know the side effects.
We know what they can do.
We are able to distinguish between true side effects, and those proposed by anti-psychiatry sensationalists.
Many people come on the board claiming to have some new information about why they should not be used.
I admit I *used* to get offended. But then I said to myself. I know the pros and cons. I know fully what they can, and cannot do. I am prepared to face the consequences. Some people think that I don't have a head on my shoulders, and cannot think for myself.
I think that some people find their own way out, and they *assume* that their coping mechanisms will work for everbody.
If you want to post some new information go right ahead. But, will tell you this. The information had better be scientifically based, or I will brush it off.
Even though I am not on anything right now, I will sit here and stand behind my right to take psychiatric meds.
Understanding this, be my guest.
Linkadge
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