Posted by 49er on July 25, 2010, at 9:38:27
In reply to Re: toxic crap » 49er, posted by SLS on July 25, 2010, at 8:46:16
> > > When you say "it is possible to live med-free," are you making a global statement? If so, what evidence have you got to support such a statement? Or are you saying, "I have found that it is possible for me to live med-free"?
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> > Hmm, this is what I find interesting about communicating on an Internet board. I thought I did my best to make a controversy free statement but obviously, I didn't.
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> I feel the need to be vigilant against a resurgence of the idea that the mentally ill are in control of the way they think, feel, and function. For many people, medication seems to be the best currently available alternative that effectively treats their abnormal state of consciousness. I want to make sure that these alternatives remain available and that the biological nature of my illness is acknowledged. Your statement lacked a specificity for whom other options are effective. Without any qualification, it appears that you are generalizing your thesis to everyone. Too often, such statements are used by those who would have others believe that mental illness is psychological weakness, and that biological psychiatry is corrupt and ineffective.
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> > It seems that meds aren't working for Link and I wanted him to see that he has med free options if he chooses to pursue that route.
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> Hopefully, Linkadge will find resolution of his depression soon. I think it would be a great learning tool for everyone at Psycho-Babble to watch this occur without drug intervention. Perhaps you can help make this happen.
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> - ScottScott,
This is the reason why I almost decided to babblemail Linkage directly instead of posting on this board.
I try very hard to qualify what I say and I think if you have read my previous postings on this board, you know darn right well that I don't think people are weak because they chose to take drugs
I really wasn't looking to turn this thread into a drugs vs. no drugs type of discussion. I was only responding to Link's concerns.
I have tried very hard to be respectful and frankly, I am very disappointed that you responded this way.
49er
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