Posted by madeline on November 30, 2006, at 5:34:45
In reply to I think shrinks lie, posted by med_empowered on November 30, 2006, at 2:44:08
My mom is bipolar and she says that the drugs rob her of her soul too.
I've seen her sit and slobber on depakote. I threw those pills away for her.
She wants to work, she wants to enjoy her grandchildren. It has been a struggle to keep her "whole" while keeping her functioning with or without meds.
It has also been a struggle to keep her alive when she is suicidal, keep her away from people when she is aggresive and keep her out of the hospital.
But lamictal worked - I mean worked. She's mom, not some zombie.
And we never would have gotten here without the aid of a very good shrink (finally).
I don't think shrinks lie necessarily, I honestly think they are trying to help. But a lot of them just don't seem to listen to their patients and I think this causes a lot of suffering.
The state of mental health care IS horrible. Drugs can do a lot of harm, doctors can do a lot of harm. This is compounded by the fact that the "mentally ill" patient has very few options when it comes to health care providers.
My mom is a succcess story - for now.
But the struggle continues for most.
I'm just babbling. Sorry if this post makes no sense. I just feel bad for those that are suffering.
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