Posted by floatingbridge on May 9, 2010, at 11:44:23
In reply to Re: Started Vyvanse today/FB » chujoe, posted by hrguru on May 9, 2010, at 3:18:46
Hi hrguru,
I'm so glad that you've found the right meds for yourself--I wish your doc could be more empathetic--sounds like you've work quite a bit on your remission.
BP is considered life-long because it usually reoccurs when meds are withdrawn. However, imho, many, many docs do not understand the effect their words and manner have upon their patients. (Especially when 'pronouncing' a dx!) Many are taught in med school to override emotional response in order to be good doctors. I think to survive in today's medical system, doctor's are overbooked, and to establish connection with a patient would slow them down and also might cause them to question this system.
Anyways, (enough of that!), my belief is that substance abuse stems from mental health issues that deserve the same respect and treatment accorded other disorders. And that also means that one size does not fit all substance abusers regarding treatments and therapies. I am not convinced that all substance abuse /addiction is in the same category as BP. Some people can recover. However, when a person experiences something so deeply as to effect them down to the cellular level, the 'memory' (maybe a tendency ) remains.
All the above is opinion. :)
Gabor Mate has a book called "The Hungry Ghosts..." or something like that on addiction. I'm waiting for the paperback edition--haven't read it.
Hope this is coherent.
fb
MDD currently controlled. C-ptsd and comorbid health concerns. Chronic fatigue.
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