Important topic. If only the risks from these kindling processes were widely understood two or three decades ago. My own understanding of this type of issue came slowly; both from personally experiencing adverse reactions, treatment resistance, and then putting into together with having reading some of the literature. So then I was able to make some sense of what happened at the beginning of my experience with psych treatment, likely due to sensitization.
This article, as the last of a three part series, was intended as more exploratory and suggestive, rather than critical. With the modest aim to stimulate further debate on how harm might be reduced, rather than to provide an exhaustive review.
Thanks to those sharing what they have found works for them.
I am aware of the Open Dialogue approach, even if I have not yet read much of the literature pertaining to it. It is though, clearly, an approach congruent with the type of psychosocial based treatment (minimal medication) models and trials I discuss. And Open Dialogue has historical roots in common with Loren Mosher’s Soteria.
Without attempting to theorize (and express opinions) a little we are unlikely to uncover any new ‘facts’.
Of course, whether, what are loosely called ‘psychotic states’, should always be considered as harmful or unwelcome is open to debate. But I didn’t choose to examine that wider question here.
Thank you. I understand a little what it means to have your viewpoint and experience written off. And I think you’re right to bring up the contrast with the drug addiction field. There “recovery” means getting free from mind altering substances. Whereas in the mental health field it tends to mean remaining on them indefinitely.
Important topic. If only the risks from these kindling processes were widely understood two or three decades ago. My own understanding of this type of issue came slowly; both from personally experiencing adverse reactions, treatment resistance, and then putting into together with having reading some of the literature. So then I was able to make some sense of what happened at the beginning of my experience with psych treatment, likely due to sensitization.
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This article, as the last of a three part series, was intended as more exploratory and suggestive, rather than critical. With the modest aim to stimulate further debate on how harm might be reduced, rather than to provide an exhaustive review.
Thanks to those sharing what they have found works for them.
I am aware of the Open Dialogue approach, even if I have not yet read much of the literature pertaining to it. It is though, clearly, an approach congruent with the type of psychosocial based treatment (minimal medication) models and trials I discuss. And Open Dialogue has historical roots in common with Loren Mosher’s Soteria.
Without attempting to theorize (and express opinions) a little we are unlikely to uncover any new ‘facts’.
Of course, whether, what are loosely called ‘psychotic states’, should always be considered as harmful or unwelcome is open to debate. But I didn’t choose to examine that wider question here.
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Thanks!
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I havent looked much at diagnostics. I looked a little here at the overlap. https://www.madintheuk.com/2023/04/effect-ssris-adolescents/
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Thanks. I know the feeling.
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Thank you. I understand a little what it means to have your viewpoint and experience written off. And I think you’re right to bring up the contrast with the drug addiction field. There “recovery” means getting free from mind altering substances. Whereas in the mental health field it tends to mean remaining on them indefinitely.
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Thank you
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