Posted by garnet71 on January 29, 2009, at 20:03:49
In reply to Re: Dedicated to those who cannot get better... » Garnet71, posted by SLS on January 29, 2009, at 7:44:23
> I just have a problem with your original subject line. I am not sure how you meant it.
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> I am not a big fan of the words "can't" or "cannot", especially when it comes to the treatment of mental illness. There is so little that can be proved at this point. How can one prove that someone will never respond to treatment unless they have tried all that is available and that will be available? For me, there are just too many variables extant for me to subscribe to what I see as an absolute statement. I guess I find the words to be a signal of defeat.
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Thanks Scott, but it was only a bad choice of words, not a concept behind the meaning of my message.Perhaps I should have said to those who 'feel' they cannot get better.
It's just so sad to see so much despair here; contrary to how you perceived my (poorly written) message, I think what I said could bring more hope to those who feel they cannot get better. If you consider other variables involved - rather than this med or that med - your are more inclined to find an answer, in my opinion.
I think being open minded, rather than reading things in black and white, has personaly helped me. Maybe it could help someone else. If not, at least I can say I tried.
In any case, I find myself valuing your opinions here, Scott.
ps - I never proofread, edit, check spelling or typos when I post comments on blogs/message boards. I have to conserve my mental energy for my graduate studies ;)
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