Posted by morgan miller on July 2, 2011, at 1:08:24
In reply to Re: Zyprexa - Reluctant to Take, posted by jerseygal1 on July 1, 2011, at 15:47:25
I'm sorry for not sounding supportive, but there has to be another way. It's really sad that in this world we are not allowed to have the time to heal and get better. I know you have tried several things and it has been a while since you have truly felt good, but there are so many other things you can try that are not nearly as invasive as Zyprexa. What are you going to do when you decide you don't want to be on it any more? Then you have to deal with withdrawal, and the possibility of going back to feeling even worse than before because of the alterations Zyprexa may cause. If you stay one, you then have to face the possibility of being on a drug long term that could eventually lead to serious health issues and even brain damage. Again, I'm sorry, but I just don't see this as responsible psychiatry. Your doctor, just like so many others, is simply jumping on the dangerous but very trendy antipsychotic bandwagon.
I really do hope the best for you. I just don't see how anyone, if they are not schizophrenic, could truly benefit from a drug like Zyprexa in the long run.
So, had you ever been in therapy? Did stressful events or unresolved subconsious emotional conflicts possibly play a role in your falling back into major depression and anxiety? Is our mental state purely dependent on medication, or, is it dependent on medication and a host of other factors that we need to tend to consistently, delicately, and meticulously?
Again, I'm sorry, but I cannot support this use of an antipsychotic medication. I know I sound like other anti-medication posters. I just feel very strongly about how antipsychotics should be used, based both on my experience and research.
Take care,
Morgan
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