Big Pharma's explanation is that everyone's chemistry is different so we will respond differently and experience different side effects.


Idk, I can't say if members are treatment resistant, because from what I've read here over the years, and experienced personally is that pdocs love to religiously practice polypharmacy. So who knows why the meds are not working when most people just get RXd a bunch and then some for side effects...


I think if more pdocs were open to actually trying monotherapy FIRST, then its easier to see which patient responds to what instead of turning people into walking drug stores.


Myself, I'm not treatment resistant, besides a terrible experience with lithium I've responded well to other meds, its just that I don't want be medicated till the end of time and my treatment team understands and also supports this.


I'm not closed to the idea of using meds when the shyt hits the fan tho.


I still check in and post here even though I am not as symptomatic as I was when first dxd 5 years ago.


With that being said, my opinions is that these boards would be null and void if only treatment resistant members posted.


Because who would be offering them support, guidance and tips?