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Originally Posted by Ididitmyway
I haven't read Witaker's books but I've read some of his articles. Made perfect sense to me, but for me it wasn't really an eye opening experience. He just confirmed what I already knew. I believe, basic common sense is enough to understand the danger of those drugs. Whitaker just provided some research data that supported my own beliefs. There has been a number of psychiatrists who had the courage to confront the medical establishment about the validity of their claims. But that, again, is a big topic that requires a lot of mindfulness to have a meaningful discussion. I am not sure I am in the right state of mind for that. It's certainly an emotionally triggering topic for many people just like talk therapy is. That's why it's especially important to discuss it with the cool head.
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The thing about Whitaker's book is that it is sooo well written and well organized, very comprehensive, and there is no ranting or railing, it's not a polemic, he is not an ideologue. He just seems to be a very good investigative journalist and writer.
Psychiatrists that I've come across who challenge the system include Peter Breggin, David Healy, Bessel van der Kolk.