Posted by bigbertha on March 5, 2000, at 4:07:47
In reply to Re: musings on drugs, posted by Cam W. on March 3, 2000, at 6:47:02
> The way our medications work to treat disorders is like trying to fix a watch with an icepick.
What an analogy - ouch! But so true; however, every generation stands on
the "shoulders of giants",yet remains frustrated with its impotence
(unless you work for Pfizer!) while searching for answers.Which is why
discoveries and rapid utilization for illness such as polio is all the
more outstanding. I am humbled by persons such as Dr. Salk, who refused
extraordinary compensation for his work, as he believed it belonged to the world.
And major kudos to most researchers, many who sacrifice the big bucks and possibly
their health (not too many correspondence courses for microbiologists, et al).
Some places pay even POST-DOCTORAL bodies less than $30,000/yr. Which is why
I want to BARF every time I hear about the latest multi-zillion dollar salary of
----- ------ (your choice). And that goes double for CEO's who exterminate companies, etc.
Sorry to soapbox, but there it is.
> Medications alone are never the answer. There are no cures is pharmacy, only bandages. Talk therapy resulting in a change in mind-set is essential for recovery. The change in mind-set is changing the chemical mix of the body inducing remission or sometimes resolution.And here's another money issue brought to by some "cutting-edge, cutting corners"
insurance corps. I needed desperately to dump some very troubling issues, but felt so
embarrassed and ashamed that I could never speak with anybody until I was medicated
correctly. I have been in therapy for about 6 months. These sessions aren't cheap but
have made all the differance. I truly believe that they will be the reason I will
eventually be able to function med-free. Since insurance companies' #1 financial wailing
pertains to prescription coverage, you'd think they would all offer talk-therapy as
potential program to cut future costs.
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