Posted by SLS on June 4, 2010, at 18:24:24
In reply to Lou's request-rvrnehejp » Christ_empowered, posted by Lou Pilder on June 4, 2010, at 16:42:49
> > I think part of the prob is that for years we've been fed the "chemical imbalance" theory. If you go to a Doctor and they hand you scripts, its easy to say: the problem is my brain. Its like "Blaming The Brain"...both the medical professionals who make money off our misery AND the patient get away with this pseudo-scientific stuff b/c it works. It works for the shrinks b/c they can still act like "real" docs even though all they really do is give people potentially harmful, often ineffective meds for non-physical problems, and it works for patients, b/c then we can just blame our brain instead of figuring out what the *real* problem is. That said, I think drugs can help get us through a tough patch..I just think its important that the mental health industry start being more honest with people. If that doesn't happen (and it probably won't), then at least we as (ex) patients should educate ourselves and others, and find ways to lead joyful, productive lives. I recommend Christianity.
> You wrote,[...figuring out what the *real* problem is...].
> I am unsure as to what you are wanting to mean. If you could post answers to the following, then I could have the opportunity to respond accordingly. In yout opinion,
> A. Is the *real* problem the same for all?
> B. If so, what is the real problem?
> C. If it is not the same for all, then what could be some problems that are *real*?
> D. How did you find the real problem, if you found it?
> E. If you found it, what was the solution too the problem if there was one?
> F. other questions if the above are answerd
> Lou
Those are insightful questions, Lou.
- ScottThe measure of achievement lies not in how high the mountain,
but in how hard the climb.The measure of success lies only in how high one feels he must
climb to get there.
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