Posted by Anna5 on April 9, 2006, at 22:19:17
In reply to Re: I am TIRED of medicaition and the system!!!!!, posted by Caedmon on April 9, 2006, at 15:14:10
> Hi Anna,
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> I can definitely relate to the frustrations with meds. Meds aren't a good thing for everyone. I'm glad you're taking the initiative for your own treatment. Most people know themselves pretty well.
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> BTW I don't agree that alternative treatments "should" be tried before other approaches, I think people's symptoms are too complex for that. (I wouldn't tell someone who's having a panic attack to just take some Kava and go for a walk.) I hope that as a mental health advocate, you don't dissuade patients from seeking pharmacological treatment when such methods could be beneficial.
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> - C
I am aware medications can be benifical. I feel like its just being over prescriped. By the way I have had panic attacks and they are no fun and also dealt with anxiety. I have taken relaxation/meditation classes (which is also an alternative method), which I have helped me learn how to relax. Being a mental health advocate, I have both personal experience with medications, psychatric hospital, psychiatrists, I have friends who have diagnoses, plus education.
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