The Open Dialogue approach is obviously the most compassionate way to help people affected by trauma, but how long will it take for this to be recognised by governments? Too long to help the thousands trapped and having their suffering prolonged in the current mental health system, I fear. So many heartbreaking stories, yet most people still believe seeking professional help or encouraging others to do so, is the right thing to do. To suggest this might not be the case, is something most people are not willing to accept.
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!
The Open Dialogue approach is obviously the most compassionate way to help people affected by trauma, but how long will it take for this to be recognised by governments? Too long to help the thousands trapped and having their suffering prolonged in the current mental health system, I fear. So many heartbreaking stories, yet most people still believe seeking professional help or encouraging others to do so, is the right thing to do. To suggest this might not be the case, is something most people are not willing to accept.
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.