What are your thoughts on psych drugs, such as antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers, etc?
Doctors love to prescribe these drugs. But they have very bad side effects, based on what I’ve read. And they can give you strong withdrawals when you try to come off them. Also, should we really be medicalising emotions and taking drugs to emotionally cope with the world? Maybe we need things like friends, family, social connections, to make the world more enjoyable.
What do you think?
Agree with the other comments that meds are a tool to use to feel more balanced. I’ll add that a good psychiatrist makes a huge difference as well - they can help find the right mix of meds and avoid the nightmare scenarios.
Also helps to be in therapy at the same time. Everything needs care and maintenance, including your state of mind.