I think it’s criminal that such a bill receives opposition, especially from the APA. It certainly shows complicity with the money making pharmaceutical companies. One problem is that no biochemical support options are ever offered other than medication. It has been proven that dietary changes can improve mood and behavior but this is never discussed. There is also enough research around amino acid therapy to make it a viable alternative to medication. I strongly believe in feeding the brain what it requires to function optimally before trying to tweak it with foreign chemicals. To this end, I wrote a book that applies to everyone with mental health issues as well as those in recovery from addiction. It’s called EAT! A guide to radiant recovery, using food and amino acids to repair the addicted brain and reduce cravings. You can find it on Amazon or at www.eatforrecovery.com. It is time for brain nutrition to become part of the conversation since research supporting it goes back 100 years.
Thank you, Christina, for your excellent comment & BOOK. It would be great if you were able to become more involved in this critical veterans/brain restoration.
The involuntary thought that came to me as I read was, "Only in America can you find a 'suicide prevention program' that nearly doubles the number of suicides."
Throughout my 45-year psychotherapy practice informed consent was not offered by a single psychiatrist, primary care physician or pediatrician. When I initiated phone consultation these physicians talked about "chemical imbalance", few receptive to discussion of serious side effects or overmedication.
As someone prescribed Zoloft in the early 2000’s due to “situational depression” I can arrest no one ever told me the dangers. I was told “it’s like when your thyroid slows down, you would take thyroid medicine right?” This will get you through, doesn’t mean you have to take it for life, just get imbalance cleared up. I took myself off in less than 3 months, cold Turkey, no ill effects. Second time several years later, basically the same, I did wean off the Paxil over a couple months. As a RN working in a VA clinic, no one was ever counseled on dangers of these meds. At that time, I did not know either. I do now!
Then change the business models. Or perhaps give that responsibility to the Pharmacist? That is where I go (or online) when I want reliable info on pharmaceuticals. ALL drugs should come w written disclaimers to ALL patients.
PTSD in veterans begs for an effective solution. Psychedelic alternatives for therapeutic use could be that answer if broader use is approved. Hoping this can happen for veterans especially.
I think it’s criminal that such a bill receives opposition, especially from the APA. It certainly shows complicity with the money making pharmaceutical companies. One problem is that no biochemical support options are ever offered other than medication. It has been proven that dietary changes can improve mood and behavior but this is never discussed. There is also enough research around amino acid therapy to make it a viable alternative to medication. I strongly believe in feeding the brain what it requires to function optimally before trying to tweak it with foreign chemicals. To this end, I wrote a book that applies to everyone with mental health issues as well as those in recovery from addiction. It’s called EAT! A guide to radiant recovery, using food and amino acids to repair the addicted brain and reduce cravings. You can find it on Amazon or at www.eatforrecovery.com. It is time for brain nutrition to become part of the conversation since research supporting it goes back 100 years.
Thank you, Christina, for your excellent comment & BOOK. It would be great if you were able to become more involved in this critical veterans/brain restoration.
The involuntary thought that came to me as I read was, "Only in America can you find a 'suicide prevention program' that nearly doubles the number of suicides."
This is an important issue for all of us. The denial of informed consent is a human rights violation!
Throughout my 45-year psychotherapy practice informed consent was not offered by a single psychiatrist, primary care physician or pediatrician. When I initiated phone consultation these physicians talked about "chemical imbalance", few receptive to discussion of serious side effects or overmedication.
As someone prescribed Zoloft in the early 2000’s due to “situational depression” I can arrest no one ever told me the dangers. I was told “it’s like when your thyroid slows down, you would take thyroid medicine right?” This will get you through, doesn’t mean you have to take it for life, just get imbalance cleared up. I took myself off in less than 3 months, cold Turkey, no ill effects. Second time several years later, basically the same, I did wean off the Paxil over a couple months. As a RN working in a VA clinic, no one was ever counseled on dangers of these meds. At that time, I did not know either. I do now!
Business models of medical practice do not actually allow for informed consent, because the time necessary far exceeds the time alloted for a visit.
Handing the task to an underling who does not understand pharmacology, and collects a signature on an incomprehensible form is not informed consent.
Then change the business models. Or perhaps give that responsibility to the Pharmacist? That is where I go (or online) when I want reliable info on pharmaceuticals. ALL drugs should come w written disclaimers to ALL patients.
I can't change anything.
I got kicked out for "vaccine refusal".
You do it.
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PTSD in veterans begs for an effective solution. Psychedelic alternatives for therapeutic use could be that answer if broader use is approved. Hoping this can happen for veterans especially.