Posted by SLS on June 23, 2010, at 13:39:16
In reply to Re: Rejection of Meds Gives me Hope » SLS, posted by 49er on June 23, 2010, at 11:15:41
> How you define unbiased mainstream psychiatry?
I hadn't used the word "unbiased". I think each participant in the process will have their biases based upon their exposure, reasoning, and experience. Still, I am impressed with the scientific methods used towards investigating mental illness by many researchers as I encounter them in the medical literature. I think it takes a great deal of personal character to remain open-minded and unbiased. I have been exposed to people like this in the field, so I know that such people exist and that they contribute to what becomes mainstream thought.
> What if you had a loved one who felt he/she was being poisoned by psych meds and wanted to get off after being on them long term?That would depend upon the severity and historical pattern of their untreated illness. If it were mild to moderate depression, I would be supportive of their decision. If it were recurrent suicidal depression, manic psychosis, or paranoid schizophrenia, I would not be supportive of their decision.
- 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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