Posted by Marty on August 19, 2008, at 11:29:18
In reply to Re: The stakes are too high. » SLS, posted by Midnightblue on August 19, 2008, at 10:48:02
I agree with EVERY single things you wrote in your post. Theorizing should be only for entertainment purpose. When off the med-trial protocol chart, psychiatrists already know the appropriate evidence-based "theories/logics" on which to work on to guide them on the med trial path...
That said, when you tried almost everything, theorizing becomes somehow therapeutic in that it's not only entertaining anymore but also feels empowering and gives (usually false) hope ! .. That can be a good thing IF:
1. It doesn't influence (significantly) the course of med trial your psychiatrist judge to be appropriate.
2. It doesn't makes you feel negative about the meds your psychiatrist wants you to take because it doesn't fit your homebrew theory.
3. Your quest for knowledge in your pursue of the next awesome theory/med trial doesn't become OBSESSIVE !
I considerer myself guilty of #3 for many years now and I think I'm not alone on this board. I'm addicted to empowerment and hope harvesting and PBabble is one of my pushers./\/\arty
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