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Re:Backlash (What is the alternative?)

Posted by shadows721 on February 4, 2004, at 13:05:03

In reply to Joseph Glenmullen, MD and Prozac Backlash..., posted by Adam on April 11, 2000, at 18:55:35

I have read a book titled, "It maybe your medication." The book really didn't offer an alternative to taking medication. I have had years of therapy. I have been off and on medication. Everyone one around me agreed that I was more functional on medication. I tried diet, therapy, exercise, herbs, and vitamins to name a few things. I prayed till I couldn't anymore. No answers and no relief. I STILL suffer, but now I can get out of bed easier on more days with medication.

I haven't read the book you mentioned. What is the author recommending as the alternative to medication? I have complex PTSD. It has been found that a person is chemically different and the brain operates as though the individual is under attack all the time with this condition. So, what is someone like me to do? I can't will myself to not be under constant hypervigiliance. My problem is at the unconscious level.

I don't doubt these medications are serious and have long term consequences. There are well documented evidence of side effects. The author of the book I read really never stated an alternative. If he did, I would have surely tried it. I shake all the time. I have severe depression and anxiety. Everyday is a war with myself. I would love to do something other than take medications. I hate taking medications for something no one can see that I suffer. I think there really isn't an alternative for me and others right now. We really are the quinea pigs, but most of us feel we really don't have a more powerful alternative to medications at this point in time. I don't doubt there will be serious consequences for my taking medications to treat my mind later in life.

I am not knocking you or the book. I think there is a serious message here. Don't take these medications without being fully informed and don't take them to get rid of a problem that you can take care of yourself. But, for the rest of us with familiar history of suicide and depression, those with Ptsd, those with bipolar disease, those with schziophrenia, those with chronic major depression/anxiety, what else can we do than take medications for now? I wish I had an answer to that question. I really do.


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