Doctor's don't always prescribe medication. Good doctors turn to medication as a last resort. I'm sorry that you had a negative experience, but many therapists provide help in lieu of medication, and in some severe cases, like schizophrenia, medication can be necessary in spite of debilitating side effects.
I understand that you had a horrible experience on meds that were probably too hastily and irresponsibly prescribed, but that doesn't mean that there aren't people who need both therapy and medication. For some people, medication mitigates the horrendous and crippling effects of their illness, and any side effects are worth it. For some, it's the lesser of two evils. I understand that people are misdiagnosed and given the wrong meds, which may have been what happened in your case, but that doesn't make psychiatric drugs inherently bad.
Saying that all medication and all doctors are evil is irresponsible advice. Some people need therapy, and some need meds. Advising people to be very cautious and do their own research; that I can understand; that would be good advice.
Is it normal that I'm worried all the time?
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Doctor's don't always prescribe medication. Good doctors turn to medication as a last resort. I'm sorry that you had a negative experience, but many therapists provide help in lieu of medication, and in some severe cases, like schizophrenia, medication can be necessary in spite of debilitating side effects.
I understand that you had a horrible experience on meds that were probably too hastily and irresponsibly prescribed, but that doesn't mean that there aren't people who need both therapy and medication. For some people, medication mitigates the horrendous and crippling effects of their illness, and any side effects are worth it. For some, it's the lesser of two evils. I understand that people are misdiagnosed and given the wrong meds, which may have been what happened in your case, but that doesn't make psychiatric drugs inherently bad.
Saying that all medication and all doctors are evil is irresponsible advice. Some people need therapy, and some need meds. Advising people to be very cautious and do their own research; that I can understand; that would be good advice.
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I like your advice , you tend to have well thought answers.