Posted by coral on November 24, 2000, at 18:04:11
In reply to Re: Self-determination and Mental illness, posted by dj on November 24, 2000, at 16:59:55
I encountered incompetent members of the medical community (physicians and psychiatrists) during an anguishing severe clinical depression, and stayed "under their care" far, far too long. Had I not been depressed, I feel certain that I would've realized the incompetence sooner. The experience was very hard on my own belief in myself. However, concerning self-determination, if anything, it was increased. I kept fighting until I found the right combination of docs and meds.
So, while their incompetence was a violation to my dignity, (and they were an embarrassment to their own profession), I never lost my autonomy or self-determination.Coral
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