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Re: Are Meds over prescribed ?

Posted by Geezer on May 3, 2002, at 14:21:47

In reply to Are Meds over prescribed ? , posted by Uppendown on May 3, 2002, at 12:42:29

> Hi Ya'll,
>
> Given all of our individual and collective experiences with all these meds, and the amount of posts about how people are STILL struggling after months and years taking these meds, do you think that meds are over prescribed ? Do you think that well meaning docs, anxious to help their patients, rely on meds before exploring other, non medication options such as psychotherapy? And, what do you think of the "cocktail" approach, where drugs are added to counter-act the negative effects of drugs initially prescribed?
>
> I fully understand that drugs are often required, for a wide variety of reasons, but I'm also VERY concerned that alot of the issues we see P-docs for are created or exacerbated by the very meds we're prescribed.
>
> Just curious about how people here feel and think about that, both generally, as well as how it is relevant to themslves personally. On how the loss of congnitive abilities, weight gain, sexual dysfunction, etc so often associated with these meds has impacted each of us in ways like causing us to isolate, lose jobs, lower our self esteem, etc.. I know this is something a great many of us struggle with..
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Uppendown

Hi,

My answer to your question - it all depends on an ACCURATE DX. In my case (I am Bipolar II) drugs are the ONLY therapy, primitive as it is. Anything else is complete nonsense.

Geezer


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