Prescriptions Replacing Counseling In Many Cases By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Posted Thu, Sep 11, 2008, 5:40 pm PDT

1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sun, Sep 14, 2008, 6:37 pm PDT

I agree. I am somewhat appalled by our 'take a pill' attitude. That doesn't fix the problem. Having relatives who should be in therapy and instead take a pill I see this first hand. They don't want to face or deal with issues in their past or in themselves, so they just take a pill...and when it isn't quite working and they feel a little anxous, they just take another pill....until they are giddy. Everything is alright once they are medicated enough not to feel it.

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Sep 26, 2008, 8:34 am PDT

Dear Dr. Margolis ---- I like your free and easy chatful style which gives one a certain degree of affinity, and trustfulness. I look forward to reading more of your compositions.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Jun 16, 2009, 10:55 am PDT

My exalted opinion: drugs are very important in stabilization and some long-term illnesses such as schizophrenia. But I agree that practitioners do not take sufficient time to understand the patient's problems and work on creative and individualized ways to meet the patient's needs. TA DA! People living with mental illness should immediately seek out peer support. These are people who have lived the experience, who take the time to understand an individual's circumstances, can help navigate the health care system, and can provide real, practical support for recovery. Contact your local Learning Recovery Community to get some real help!

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