Posted by morgan miller on August 10, 2010, at 21:07:15
In reply to Re: Off Lexapro? - apathy syndrome //Help! » morgan miller, posted by violette on August 10, 2010, at 20:11:45
> No, I agree with you Morgan-the effect of the situation is similar. I was emphasizing lack of addressing psychological issues-and just dispensing pills rather than correct/incorrect dx.
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> I think the issue I was pointing out is more of a systematic problem.I see, maybe you are right. I was taking psychology courses and on my way to going to grad school to get a Master's in Social Work(I felt like I was getting too old to go for a PhD in clinical psychology), so I will be the first one to acknowledge the need for therapy and issues with lack of participation. I think medications are necessary in some circumstances, but, I agree that they are handed out like candy without any emphasis being put on the need for therapy.
Violette, people just flat out do NOT want to deal with their issues. I do believe this is the majority of people. Everyone wants to stay in denial and move forward and take a little pill that makes them feel better. And ya know what, I can't really blame them, therapy is not easy at all. You actually almost always have to go through a period of sadness and depression and anger before you start really getting better in therapy. Most people have the misconception that they are just going to go to therapy and continue to feel better and better after day one. This just is not the case. If it were, then there wouldn't be any real work being done. There wouldn't be any dealing and coping. There wouldn't be any digging deep and analyzing for a better understanding so that one can be more empathetic and compassionate for one self.
Morgan
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