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Posted by Jamal Spelling on March 1, 2008, at 15:52:19
She thinks I'm getting wrong information on here.
Posted by Glydin on March 1, 2008, at 17:38:04
In reply to Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble, posted by Jamal Spelling on March 1, 2008, at 15:52:19
She could be right... well, maybe about the overall "feel" of info which can be slanted. One does need to be discerning in assessing info quality/truth and, maybe more importantly, how to apply that information to our own very individual situations.
It might be helpful to think that good outcomes and contentment with treatment is not what gets much press on any internet medical related boards, IMO, the flip of that does.... understandable as venting trumps praise.
Posted by Phoenix1 on March 1, 2008, at 23:26:54
In reply to Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble, posted by Jamal Spelling on March 1, 2008, at 15:52:19
> She thinks I'm getting wrong information on here.
Hi Jamal, just wondering how old you are? I would say that if you find the board helpful with information, advice, and support, see if you can explain that to your mother. If she doesn't understand, maybe you just have to agree to disagree. And always remember to take anything you read here with a grain of salt. There are a variety of opinions, and misinformation is always a possibility.
Hope that helps?
Phoenix1
Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 1, 2008, at 23:52:43
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble » Jamal Spelling, posted by Glydin on March 1, 2008, at 17:38:04
Hi Glydin:
Well, in my 15-18 year career as an ummm..whats a nice word..patient..hahthe treatment I have gotten from pdocs, a list of them, has been just horrid. Only one family GP, who basically let me pick my treatment by trying what I want, allowed me into the gates of the road to getting better. Ive been with him for the past 8 years. Id come and act very professional, with my studies, research, and citations in hand. I treated it like I was working on my graduate thesis. We work as a team. I think the way healthcare around the world is going, we are going to have to start taking more responsibility, and be an active part of the team once we get some knowledge and such. I dont think we have come very far in the past 50 or so years since psych meds have been around, in terms of reducing human misery. (Studies show it growing much, much worse.) I think its time for a change, let people play more of a role in their healing, and that includes getting the right meds. IMHO.:) Jay
Posted by Jamal Spelling on March 2, 2008, at 5:34:05
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble » Glydin, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 1, 2008, at 23:52:43
I'm 26, by the way.
I told ma I'm a bit hesitant about starting Cymbalta, from what I've read on Psycho-Babble. Ma got angry and told me to stop reading "Psycho-Babble-Schmabble", that I should listen to Dr Xxxxx, "'cause she knows what she's doing".
Posted by Glydin on March 2, 2008, at 7:35:42
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble, posted by Jamal Spelling on March 2, 2008, at 5:34:05
At the risk of a communinal gasp that will suck me into my computer screen.... here goes.... I believe there is such a thing as overinformed and overinfluenced. Don't misunderstand, I believe information and our own advocacy is very important. I find a difference between educated and smart. Educated is having information. Smart is knowing what to do with that information.
This is far from my first med/treatment rodeo and I've had the usual stops and starts. One very important thing I have gleamed was I could not predict MY response from information and other's empirical findings. I could only know what would happen with me if the chemical was in me to cause happenings. In my case, the med that has helped me be in recovery for three years was a complete nightmare for others with the "same" issues as mine. I did have alot of fodder (gotten from other's findings and also from very complex conficting information involving polysyllabic words with numbers as a prefix) to support never trialing it.
Good Luck
Posted by your#1fan on March 2, 2008, at 13:12:50
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble » Glydin, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on March 1, 2008, at 23:52:43
My mother doesnt like the advice people give me here because its benefiting me, maybe to help which is against her mindset.
I love my mother very much, she is just contolling over the top, at times.
fan
Posted by Phillipa on March 2, 2008, at 16:15:30
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble » Jamal Spelling, posted by Phoenix1 on March 1, 2008, at 23:26:54
Jamal agree with Phoenix I. Love Phillipa
Posted by Kath on March 2, 2008, at 19:03:42
In reply to Re: Ma wants me to stop reading Psycho-Babble, posted by Jamal Spelling on March 2, 2008, at 5:34:05
26 - in my opinion, or the way I see it, at that age, a person might be wise to hear their mom, look at what she says & then do whatever research, talking with friends, consulting with professionals, maybe talking with a pharmacist, looking in the - hm, is it PSI? (can't remember the name of the book - in Ontario, Canada, it's a huge blue one, think it's called the PSI or something - gives all the side effects, indications & contra-indications for medications)
Anyway, it seems to me almost like a mom saying to their 26 year old - don't be friends with so & so because so & so believes such & such, & I don't agree with that.
I'm sure she has your best interests in mind & believes that the doctor knows best.
I STRONGLY believe in being an informed 'consumer' & an informed, proactive 'patient'. My doctor has recommended things to me & has even said, in response to my concerns, "I would have NO hesitation to recommend this for my wife or daughter" but nevertheless, I decided NO - it did NOT work for me...just didn't feel okay about it.
I believe in trusting my gut reactions at least until I look into what's recommended.
I'm glad you posted about this.
Please take care of yourself, which includes respecting your intuitions JS.
warm supportive thoughts go your way, xoxo Kath
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