Posted by 49er on December 24, 2011, at 8:48:53
In reply to Re: views on tx for MI, meds....wow, posted by Christ_empowered on December 21, 2011, at 21:35:59
> Lots of anti-meds people make it seem as if those of us on meds are using them as a crutch or something. Like we're "weaklings." I was talking to an acquaintance who knows I have bipolar I, but not a whole lot of details. He said that my bipolar is only "as bad as I let it be," or something ridiculous like that. He also said that he had problems, too, but didn't have the benefits of Rx drugs. I was beyond pissed.
Hmm, on the Surviving Antidepressants website, when someone posted a link about someone not believing in mental illness, several people responded to object. Even when people have had bad experiences with meds, they realize that the issues are complex.
I would definitely be angry if I were in your position. As someone who had had sleep issues that may be due to sleep apnea, I found it very offensive when people had that attitude regarding insomnia. Even if there turns out to be no apparent physical reason, it is still offensive.
Personally, I am not anti meds as long as people are fully informed of the risks. However, I am anti b*llsh*t no matter whether it is coming from via mainstream or alternative medicine.
49er
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