Reply #13: On the other hand, there are some who benefit greatly from drugs...

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The tenor of this thread is quite negative toward psych meds, but there are two sides to this. I have known many who would say that the positive effects of psych medications have enabled them to get on with their lives, and some who would say that their meds are a godsend (especially some of the newer anti-depressants).

That being said, I have not been impressed with psychiatry, and if I needed such assistance I would first go to a licensed clinical psychologist with both a PhD and a good reputation. If he/she believed meds might help, I'd get them from a trusted family physician. There are many reasons for this... I reached this conclusion after working in the field for many years.