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Originally Posted by Anika.
I'm not sure if psychiatry has helped more than harmed, I think it might be a bit of a balancing act. Part of the problem is that psychiatrists neglect to inform, and a lot of them also present you with something that is not truth but theory, only they forget to tell you that part.
It is up to us to do own own leg work, however it is up to psychiatrist to be truthful, honest, and act with dignity and respect. There just isn't one path to wellness, and they know this, and if they don't they should.
The statistics behind Ad's alone speaks for itself. I have always found it really interesting when I have had a drug pushed on me by a psychiatrist and told how well it works for bipolar, I should be feeling fine in no time. If we still do not even know the exact cause of Bipolar or exactly where the brain is going "wrong" what exactly are we targeting? Yes it seems like a bit of a shot in the dark.
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This is true for a lot of medical practice, right now. I've heard that's why they call it "practice." But I'll tell you a secret. And I go with what I know. Diabetes, of course. But, most GP have absolutely no clue about diabetes. None. They follow along with what they read or have written somewhere. But, in truth, they are terrified of it and that's only type 2 diabetes. If you have type 1 diabetes (especially if you're an adult) most GP don't even consider you may have it and try to re-diagnose you as type 2. I'm better at diagnosing diabetes vs. pre-diabetes (and this is not mania talking,) and these are diagnosis that rely on labs with absolutely qualifying numbers.
It's absolutely terrifying mostly because there is a whole generation of folks who think doctors really know their stuff and go by what they say no matter what.
And, even with that, there is so much research. It isn't as understood as you think. Even the effects of diet and exercise aren't understood. And, what I'm learning, is that food is exactly like medicine. It effects everyone's body chemestry differently and people even get side effects from food that others won't. Our minds and bodies are so complex that no doctor should tell you "this will absolutely work," the moment you hear that is the instant you think "there is a good chance this doctor has no idea what they are talking about."
PS: I'm super glad you're back Anika!
