Posted by musky on October 5, 2006, at 22:19:35 [reposted on October 22, 2006, at 16:53:23 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Challenging modern psychiatry » musky, posted by SLS on October 5, 2006, at 5:35:52
> > here is a very interesting article for all to read and think about. Please take the time to read it.. it is a little lengthy but well worth the read..
> > Then decide if you truly want to stay off meds and successfully get through the withdrawl part..
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> > go to:http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2003/11/ma_565_01.html
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> Where in that article does it provide any information that will aid others in discontinuing psychiatric medications?Scott..
Did I say that??? No I mereley suggested people to read the article and then to DECIDE themselves if they wish to continue with the med or not.. This article and this is one of many , many that state studies of effectiveness of a/d are showing that they are pretty much the same as a placebo.. and that if a person believes they are getting a pill ,then they will psychologically believe they are getting better.. Until such time that they can show at least a better improvment rate than 40% it isnt enough to warrant taking a drug or drugs that we dont know anything about.. and your reports are only showing improvment of symptoms not patients saying that they feel real good or are truly happy.
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> The relative contributions of Irving Kirsch to modern psychiatry have been discussed at length on the main Psycho-Babble board, and his thesis challenged there. Placebo rates have been discussed at length there as well. I've written many posts discussing both topics, and you can find them in the archives if you would like.No need to search archives for just placebo rates.. im sure you will find enough info in current articles about this topic..
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> Musky, you have attempted to begin a thread that challenges the use of psychiatric medications in the treatment of mental illnesses on the Withdrawal board using a subject line that is inconsistent with the content of the post. If you feel the need to continue the thread in this manner, I will ask that it be redirected to the main Psycho-Babble board, where it is more appropriate. People reading this board will be able to follow it there.
### No I havent attempted anything.. I Have started a new thread.. and it isnt about challenging the use of psychiatric medications its about CHOICES and this one article is shedding some light on the topic so that people can make a choice after seeing both sides.. This then , if they decide to withdrawl from medication they can do so on this board.. I feel this is just an appendum to the withdrawl board,, after all it is deciding if one wants to withdrawl from the med or not.. and the more background we have on meds, the better informed the patient is , I say.>
> Start this thread here, and you will attract discussion, I'm sure:#Good!!! I hope so... Why are people reluctant to know ALL the sides of the story,,.. just one article and right away its dismissed,,, not fair..
like I say freedom of information.. Im not telling people to quit meds.. Im tellling people to educate themselves then CHOOSE for themselves.. I merely give my opinion on this thread, thats all..Musky
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