Posted by colin wallace on July 29, 2002, at 12:49:48
In reply to Re: Bipolar/Fish OilsShawn T., posted by Shawn. T. on July 28, 2002, at 6:02:51
Shawn !
Don't even think of going elsewhere to pass on your most valuable insights- they are, as you rightly mention, intelligent and well-informed stances on the most infinitely complex subject-matter- us.
All our perspectives of course stem from a unique blend of the subjective/objective;if you delve into some of my earlier posts, you'll see that I actually agree wholeheartedly with the thrust of your approach,in that we should take nothing for granted and inform ourselves of the manifold treatment options available (in particular,those gifted to us by nature.)
I too balk at the idea of introducing drugs to my system which exert their benifits via 'unknown' mechanisms, and leave more questions unanswered than those they solve.
I don't mean to deviate from the line of reasoning taken in my earlier post- especially as I'm one of those hapless people for whom all natural alternatives to psych. meds have failed.But the fact that I first explored and sought those alternatives shows that we are in fact, coming from the same corner.
I apologize if the (unintended) tone of my post seemed chagrined- this perhaps even reflected some frustration or bitterness on my part, with the treatment failures I have experienced).
I do not for an instant believe that your views are unsubstantiated, because they are (on the 'fishy' subject in question),well reasoned and objectively held.
This, however does not invalidate my own standpoint, which on this issue leaned toward the subjective.
If, as you say, you rarely feel any enjoyment in answering questions, you can at least allow yourself the satisfaction of knowing they are always well-received.Col.*_-
(blissfully calm on depakote...and 3gms omega3!!)
poster:colin wallace
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