Posted by Dinah on December 20, 2001, at 10:05:46
In reply to Re: Conundrum, enigma, BIG problem, posted by tina on December 20, 2001, at 9:05:09
Tina,
It's hard for me to answer that one because I have similar concerns. I know that my Mom takes insulin daily and would die without it. I know that there are many drugs out there that are keeping many people alive who would have been dead before medical science figured these things out, but I always have problems with how little people understand about psychiatric medications. I am very wary about taking any of the newer medications. I feel safer taking the ones that have been around for a while. I also for some reason feel safer taking the medications that other patients like those with epilepsy take in much higher doses.
All that being said, I do think, in my case, my OCD and anxiety might be distorting my thought processes a bit. It's hard to say. I'm also rather puritanical, which might have something to do with it.
That's why I have come to the decision to use minimal medications and substitute maintenance therapy instead. Although, if you've read any of my posts you can tell that therapy has its side effects as well.
All in all, I'm not sure if it's the right approach. Sometimes I think I might benefit from some Zyprexa.
So, I have no clarity at all to add to your conundrum. Just a lot of sympathy for your position.
By the way, I have researched extensively and found that DBT is not offered in my area on an outpatient basis. I find that very odd and backward thinking of our local mental health community. Most of the major facilities didn't even know what it was.
poster:Dinah
thread:15815
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