I had responses to individual bits of your post, got down to the bottom and realized you didn't want me to quote it. So here we go:
You said that my opinion was based on a single case. Not true, it is based on what I've read and researched.
I realize that there are two ends of the spectrum. I never said that I was the only person with mental issues, nor did I claim that mine are not the only mental illnesses in existence. You're jumping to conclusions here. I never said that medications are completely unnecessary, and I do not claim to be a medical expert. I too have watched the severe mental illness you spoke of play out. I would like to point out that I never said that no one needs the help of medications, nor would I advise anyone to stop taking theirs.
I agree. That isn't what I'm doing. I told a personal tale, and it was not meant to be merely anecdote, not data.
As for PTSD, I no longer have it, but medication was indeed helpful.
Lastly, the ego comment wasn't directed at you, Shell. I should have clarified that.
I'm sorry that this is so choppy.
You said that my opinion was based on a single case. Not true, it is based on what I've read and researched.
I realize that there are two ends of the spectrum. I never said that I was the only person with mental issues, nor did I claim that mine are not the only mental illnesses in existence. You're jumping to conclusions here. I never said that medications are completely unnecessary, and I do not claim to be a medical expert. I too have watched the severe mental illness you spoke of play out. I would like to point out that I never said that no one needs the help of medications, nor would I advise anyone to stop taking theirs.
Quote:Therein lies the problem. You cannot project your life on to someone else's. I would never say a person who thinks exercise helps should take meds instead and vice versa. This is people's lives we are talking about.
I agree. That isn't what I'm doing. I told a personal tale, and it was not meant to be merely anecdote, not data.
As for PTSD, I no longer have it, but medication was indeed helpful.
Lastly, the ego comment wasn't directed at you, Shell. I should have clarified that.
I'm sorry that this is so choppy.
That will never hold up in court...