Posted by xbunny on July 27, 2005, at 6:43:10
In reply to Re: yup, posted by med_empowered on July 27, 2005, at 3:44:25
>I can honestly say that I DO NOT think the risks of neuroleptic use are justified by "benefits".
I can honestly say that I am glad your opinion is not the widely held viewpoint. Antipsychotics (old ones to boot) have radically improved my life. If you want to talk about undeserved punishment I suggest you let your schizophrenia go untreated. Maybe you have and thats your choice but I think a larger majority of people would prefer not to or at least have a state of mind to able to make an informed decision. The risk of serious side effects is ever present however despite these I prefer to be able to have a fighting chance of acheiving my lifes goals. Even having some and realizing the possibility is there is in itself a victory. I think if I were to die tomorrow from a complication from taking antipsychotics no-one who has known me would begrudge those drugs. They would rejoice that, even if for a short while, I was able to live closer to the resemblance of the life I want to have.
Best regards Bunny
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