Posted by judy on January 10, 2000, at 17:03:14
In reply to Re: Lamictal for depression? Peter & Judy, posted by Zeke on January 10, 2000, at 4:14:16
Hi,
I knew I would stir up trouble. Would you believe I was a highly functioning scientist up until 2-3 years ago? (Although to be honest, I changed jobs often and abused drugs pre- psychiatrists). Anyway, alot of Dr. Breggin's points are actually based on evidence, and while he puts a positive or negative spin on things- I'm still comfortable with his theories. Which when it comes to the brain and it's intricacies, most stuff is. I, personally will not have ECT because I'm afraid of further injury to my brain, I have years of drug abuse, 2 head injuries that caused seizures, and these last almost 2 and 1/2 years on psychotropic meds. You're absolutely right that there's no proven evidence that compassion "cures" mental disorders, but then again what does? In my case support has been a hell of a lot more helpful then the list of drugs Peter presented; but I also accept that drugs help an awful lot of people. Because of my bipolar label, unfortunately nobody was giving me any options- it was my way or the highway. Thanks for your views and take care.
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