Thankyou so much Bruce – this is such a logical, comprehensive summary on depression. It is one I will definitely refer people to time and time again. It is especially useful because it has combined the reasons why drugs do not help with the potential causes of depression and what those with lived experience find helpful about talking therapies.
Sherita my heart goes out to you and to your son Tony. What a wonderful mother you are as you keep on fighting. I so hope and pray that something different will happen, some good will come to you. It makes me feel so utterly devastated to hear the terrible injustice and traumas you continue to experience. I can tell you’re not someone who gives up and I pray you will have the strength you need and see some reward for all you are doing. Lots of virtual love
Thankyou for sharing and I loved the way you put it -you made the decision who to trust and the people who were understanding were fellow patients. I echo your experience. It is such an indictment on the current system that there is more help and support to be found outside it than within.
So inspiring Ryan. It is very moving to read how you have overcome the awful discontinuation effects of multiple medication, alone! I hear how you missed out on education and of course many other aspects of life. Yet none of what you endured is holding you back; that is a message of hope to so many who desperately need to know that escape from toxic psychiatry is possible. Thankyou for sharing your story of survival.
You are right -I am not sure it was the best of titles reading the comments. But discussion is good and many thought provoking comments.
I would not want to force anyone to do anything- I have been subject to control and coercion enough in my life.
My intentions in my ‘role’ as a healthcare provider is support but there is always a power imbalance and I am aware of that. It is difficult!
The getting out of it and recovery is a long story.
I agree that what happens in childhood is very important and certainly came back to bite me later.
I agree also that we do need each other -Village/community whatever we choose to call it – where we are accepted for who we are and with all our flaws and foibles and means we also have to be willing to accept others in the same way – not an easy business to find our ‘niche’ I suppose.
Thankyou so much Bruce – this is such a logical, comprehensive summary on depression. It is one I will definitely refer people to time and time again. It is especially useful because it has combined the reasons why drugs do not help with the potential causes of depression and what those with lived experience find helpful about talking therapies.
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Sherita my heart goes out to you and to your son Tony. What a wonderful mother you are as you keep on fighting. I so hope and pray that something different will happen, some good will come to you. It makes me feel so utterly devastated to hear the terrible injustice and traumas you continue to experience. I can tell you’re not someone who gives up and I pray you will have the strength you need and see some reward for all you are doing. Lots of virtual love
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Thankyou for sharing and I loved the way you put it -you made the decision who to trust and the people who were understanding were fellow patients. I echo your experience. It is such an indictment on the current system that there is more help and support to be found outside it than within.
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What a beautiful and articulate account. It often strikes me how strong, courageous and resilient many survivors are and you are no exception Moyu.
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This is such a beautiful blog. Thankyou for giving such hope!
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So inspiring Ryan. It is very moving to read how you have overcome the awful discontinuation effects of multiple medication, alone! I hear how you missed out on education and of course many other aspects of life. Yet none of what you endured is holding you back; that is a message of hope to so many who desperately need to know that escape from toxic psychiatry is possible. Thankyou for sharing your story of survival.
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Yes – the title was not the best. Didn’t think about that properly.
Glad that it provoked discussion and made me think -so thank your contribution.
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Thankyou for writing and I appreciate your comments. From what you’ve written it sounds like you have a very compelling story.
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You are right -I am not sure it was the best of titles reading the comments. But discussion is good and many thought provoking comments.
I would not want to force anyone to do anything- I have been subject to control and coercion enough in my life.
My intentions in my ‘role’ as a healthcare provider is support but there is always a power imbalance and I am aware of that. It is difficult!
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The getting out of it and recovery is a long story.
I agree that what happens in childhood is very important and certainly came back to bite me later.
I agree also that we do need each other -Village/community whatever we choose to call it – where we are accepted for who we are and with all our flaws and foibles and means we also have to be willing to accept others in the same way – not an easy business to find our ‘niche’ I suppose.
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