Yes, but a mechanic is only too happy to tell you the last mechanic who worked on your car was clueless, so it’s much easier to get a second opinion that’s actually worth something!
When I told my son’s GP about his reaction to Zoloft, the response I got was “Oh, there are other medications you can try if that one didn’t work. It’s just a matter of finding the right one.”
Sounds like you had a very lucky escape, too, Topher. I am haunted by how easily our story could have taken a different path.
Every time I hear about a new campaign to raise awareness, or new funding for ‘mental health’ services, I know this will translate into more poor souls unwittingly taking these poisonous drugs. But how do I warn others without coming across as unbalanced myself?
Yes, knowing what I know now, I have no doubt it was akathesia that caused a lot of his distress.
Thank you for your kind wishes, Rick and Elizabeth.
I agree, and the fact that these doctors continue to hold such well-respected positions in society truly sickens me. Their status means that they were able to easily dismiss me as a hysterical, over-emotional mother, whose version of events doesn’t count.
I’m so pleased to hear your son escaped their clutches thanks to you. I feel terrible guilt that I didn’t do enough research beforehand, and simply trusted the doctors. Never again!
Yes, but a mechanic is only too happy to tell you the last mechanic who worked on your car was clueless, so it’s much easier to get a second opinion that’s actually worth something!
When I told my son’s GP about his reaction to Zoloft, the response I got was “Oh, there are other medications you can try if that one didn’t work. It’s just a matter of finding the right one.”
Sounds like you had a very lucky escape, too, Topher. I am haunted by how easily our story could have taken a different path.
Every time I hear about a new campaign to raise awareness, or new funding for ‘mental health’ services, I know this will translate into more poor souls unwittingly taking these poisonous drugs. But how do I warn others without coming across as unbalanced myself?
Yes, knowing what I know now, I have no doubt it was akathesia that caused a lot of his distress.
Thank you for your kind wishes, Rick and Elizabeth.
I agree, and the fact that these doctors continue to hold such well-respected positions in society truly sickens me. Their status means that they were able to easily dismiss me as a hysterical, over-emotional mother, whose version of events doesn’t count.
I’m so pleased to hear your son escaped their clutches thanks to you. I feel terrible guilt that I didn’t do enough research beforehand, and simply trusted the doctors. Never again!
Thank you for your kind wishes.