Anti psychotics were used to sedate people so they weren't management problems well BEFORE the days of managed care.

I think that it is important to resist the

'if your meds work for you then you have a legitimate disorder'
vs
'if your meds don't work for you then you are a whiny whinge with nothing really wrong with you' line.

genuine cases of depression can result from upsetting events (such as not being accepted into a particular colledge).
parents can be genuinely distressed and upset that they can't manage their childs behaviour better - and they can be attempting to seek help the best way they know how (and the doctor suggests that 'it isn't your fault - just give him some ritalin).

> Our experiences are trivialized because psych drugs are overused.

I don't think anybody is trying to trivialize your experience. I think we should be wary of trivilizing the experience of those who manage off meds or of those who think that meds are what they need (including the pill poppers).

I mean... Their attitude isn't so very surprising given the marketing - is it?

The medicalization of distress...

And the drug companies get richer...