Not offended, and I want you to know that no one here is trying to alienate anyone, sure there are quacks out there, and sure many have been overmedicated and over and or misdiagnosed, but in general and on a whole, we all can't rightfully say the whole thing is a psychiatric conspiracy, having such belief can discourage others that just may benefit by seeking professional help, and that would be sad too.
I was just expressing my take on the begining posts, sharing info is one of the main purposes for our forums besides trying to supportive.
I also do not believe there is such a thing as "normal", nor should anyone standardize stuff, there are times though that irrational thinking can fog things that at that moment we cannot see, I like many have been there, I and many who have benefitted from treatment, do achieve clarity, and eventually can look back and see the different person we were, some of us can even say, "wow, I can't believe I did such and such back then". Main point I am trying to stress is that I wish people that need help, get it, life can be a great place, there is always darkness before a storm, but the sun eventually appears.
I wish you well,

DE