Moderator Emeritus Jemima Posted February 25, 2012 Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 25, 2012 I just came across this article in the New York Times online: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/us/a-military-diagnosis-personality-disorder-is-challenged.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha2 . It seems our military pressures their psychiatrists into slapping the label of "Personality Disorder" on anyone they wish to force out and to deny them pension benefits. Who among us hasn't suffered a disordered personality from time to time? And how easy it is to exaggerate ordinary behavior into a "symptom". I'm sure my level of irritability from withdrawal would be considered a disorder by the psychiatric community were I to allow it to show in public. The more the psychiatric "profession" is discredited, the better for all of us! Psychotropic drug history: Pristiq 50 mg. (mid-September 2010 through February 2011), Remeron (mid-September 2010 through January 2011), Lexapro 10 mg. (mid-February 2011 through mid-December 2011), Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg. as needed mid-September 2010 through early March 2012"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." -Hanlon's RazorIntroduction: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1588-introducing-jemima/ Success Story: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/6263-success-jemima-survives-lexapro-and-dr-dickhead-too/Please note that I am not a medical professional and my advice is based on personal experience, reading, and anecdotal information posted by other sufferers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Altostrata Posted February 25, 2012 Administrator Share Posted February 25, 2012 There's some discussion among psychiatrists about putting a personality disorder label on patients they dislike, as a kind of in-joke insult. This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno2016 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I just came across this article in the New York Times online: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/25/us/a-military-diagnosis-personality-disorder-is-challenged.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&nl=todaysheadlines&emc=tha2 . It seems our military pressures their psychiatrists into slapping the label of "Personality Disorder" on anyone they wish to force out and to deny them pension benefits. Who among us hasn't suffered a disordered personality from time to time? And how easy it is to exaggerate ordinary behavior into a "symptom". I'm sure my level of irritability from withdrawal would be considered a disorder by the psychiatric community were I to allow it to show in public. The more the psychiatric "profession" is discredited, the better for all of us! How sad this is. Its quite sad how people can use others and then throw them away. Various SSRIs/SNRIs 7- 1/2 years Went Cold Turkey from Celexa 2011, Stayed Off Psych Drug Free and Loving Life (over 6 years and counting) How I Stay Well: Diet, exercise, meditation, supplements, etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Emeritus Jemima Posted February 25, 2012 Author Moderator Emeritus Share Posted February 25, 2012 There's some discussion among psychiatrists about putting a personality disorder label on patients they dislike, as a kind of in-joke insult. Oh, yuk. I think we should come up with a DSM category for stupid, lazy, greedy psychiatrists and submit it to the APA. Psychotropic drug history: Pristiq 50 mg. (mid-September 2010 through February 2011), Remeron (mid-September 2010 through January 2011), Lexapro 10 mg. (mid-February 2011 through mid-December 2011), Lorazepam (Ativan) 1 mg. as needed mid-September 2010 through early March 2012"Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity." -Hanlon's RazorIntroduction: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/1588-introducing-jemima/ Success Story: http://survivingantidepressants.org/index.php?/topic/6263-success-jemima-survives-lexapro-and-dr-dickhead-too/Please note that I am not a medical professional and my advice is based on personal experience, reading, and anecdotal information posted by other sufferers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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