Tag: toxic RX

The Medicalization of the American Mind – Mad In America

As I experienced the pathology of a diagnosis that was false; a cover up for Domestic, Spiritual,Emotional and financial abuse , I found myself loosing everything . Family destroyed, children ignored and after years of investment in the healing of children , I am surrendering to further investment in myself , with children who like their mother/father guide of 20 years plus , has a trauma bond , secrets, shame etc that’s predominate over healing . Ie : stuck, in denial, or desirous of my demise.

I have been toughened up enough to not show emotions , and not to invest my energies , where I’d prefer not to be any longer .

Watching on the sidelines, taking no interest in me whatsoever, living in distortions , and unforgiving . Knowing how their spirits and souls are affected , and not being heard , in any mode but shaming , blaming and disposal.

Our sons have been guided, by other mothers, wives and abusive relationships , that ” own ” them, and disallow that healing matters, due to the influence that healthy healing might have on their relationships.

Lashing out at me, years ago , requesting I commit suicide , not once but twice …setting me up to be illegally arrested …threatening me with exposure of sexual abuse , writing of these memories ,citing highly distorted experiences , 2 of 3 trying to buy my property , with no though to my future , deny the fact that healing is needed.

With knowledge and awareness of the destiny of actions and none actions , I have no choice but to release , forgive their actions/non actions , for a past , and present that is far from normal , far from love , that prefers secrets, disposal and non forgiveness , and I am assured and assuring that these shadow energies will not be my future.

My efforts to heal myself , will not be breached, of this I am sure , as everything I knew of love was attempted to be destroyed , but I held on .

My prayers for a life of spirit , of sharing experiences and wisdoms are at hand , after much effort , I know my worth , and pray for the deliverance of each child, and adult that lost their normal, natural path , due to a distorted, partner, addictive and abusive , debilitating drugging by psychiatry who have been instrumental in ” erasing families “.

Failure with my own children , who prefer status quo , has taught me well, as years of co council with young people their age , who favor me , and my wisdoms .

While that may not be my future , one on one for the drain on my energy , I will be writing , reading and moving forward unfettered by grievances, abuses etc …for that’s exactly what’s most desired ..that I give up and give in, which just isn’t realistic. Generational trauma and abuse has been resolved , I understand and respect free will, and release the painful , often horrific experiences of past , and disallow any repeats .

Dona Luna 🐸✌️😘❤️

One cause of fragility? Pathologizing our children with psychiatric diagnoses and focusing on a medical solution to life’s problems.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/05/medicalization-american-mind/

DOOCE: A Case Study on the Failure of Psychiatry – Mad In America

Heather Armstrong’s life was taken by psychiatry, and our unwillingness to scrutinize their methods of madness. Heather Armstrong’s life was taken by psychiatry, and our unwillingness to scrutinize their methods of madness.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/05/dooce-case-study-failure-psychiatry/

A prescription for Xanax , for IBS was transformed into Bipolar for 13 horrific years . My ex showed absolutely no compassion, nor understanding , no support as he took 5 years to find his next supply . I married a Narcissist, had 3 sons by him, helped him build his work , by keeping “his” kids and house , being on demand for social events and travel.

The 80’s has been referred to as the “Society of Suicide” as folks were prescribed, mind altering RX that did much harm .

I’m a highly sensitive , empathic person, who had gobs of adverse childhood experiences , and complex post traumatic stress. All this as well as Domestic Abuse that was malignant , was ignored as were the disastrous side effects of the psychiatric RX which led to many physical ailments .

In 03 , I began to wake with the birth of our 1st grandson, and I was honored to help care for him. He became sick in my care, and I thought I had made him sick and I had to stop caring for him. His Mom took full advantage of my “ waking” , lacking any education or compassion for mental illness, began to dive a wedge between son and I .

This child was 11 years old when after 2 weeks of Xanax , 5 per day ( stressed out , not aware of intake ) when I had a chemically induced nervous breakdown ,, and received no therapy , nor did our other 2 .

Of course ex deferred , as fertile ground was provided him the divorce he wanted , and me as the target to gain his Mom’s support $$$.

Child Psychological Abuse , resulted, and with marriage and their own children , unhealed trauma , and a trauma bond with their Dad , has been a nightmare , though I’ve been off meds since 2005/6 , I present truth to the lies and abuse of a partner who bore no responsibility towards me.

Both my grandmothers were prescribed Valium , upon life changes and grief .

One lost her life to Valium and the other was labeled as I was , from the side effects and trauma of the RX and died prematurely .

I have cleared generational karma , and discovered a legal system that ignores the narcissist, who in addition to creating this fear , hatred by sons , has been stealing my income from mutually owned property and has tried and failed to buy my half since 2007 , using our sons and outsiders to help him in his effort to totally destroy me .

All this is coming to a conclusion, though I don’t sense any waking of sons and I’m going to be ok It has been hell on earth , this matrix of psychiatric, abuse with only money and power supporting the social and legal dictates of psychiatry for decades …

I’ve been using alternatives , testing myself, researching etc including adaptation of my sensitivity , emotional intelligence , and compassion. My desire to help those challenged by diagnosis of mental unwellness , has been draining , as I became aware of the narcissistic personality , and the abuses of our children , I now focus on that which has not helped in regards to our children, now grandchildren , but has helped many others, at age 71 have had many harsh lessons , I learned from, I wish to live in peace and harmony , in the mountain home I chose 13 years ago, and sometimes advise , having collected so much info , I am called up , 3 women in the last week; who have been physically abused , and not heard by our local deputies . Our community must send victims to surrounding cities , which I hope to help rectify .

Of note, was my ordering all my charts , medically and mentally.. my 1st axis was problematic marriage , 2nd was IBS , 3rd was Histrionic Personality!

Since when did martial problems , domestic abuse become a mental disorder ?

Of note was my psychiatrist attended the same men’s college as ex, and our lawyers had been partners without my awareness of this , ex was granted a “ no fault “ divorce in 2001.

I have cleared my name , my character restored , my health depleted , but holding much space and faith for balance and peace .

Dona Luna

Amid Opioid Crisis, Antidepressants are offered for Chronic Pain

Despite unproven efficacy, antidepressants are increasingly being put forward as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain patients.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/05/amid-opioid-crisis-doctors-turn-to-antidepressants-for-chronic-pain/

What I Learned as a Moderator for an Antidepressant Taper Support Group – Mad In America

Medication support groups are saving lives and brains because doctors do not know how to safely taper off psych meds. Medication support groups are saving lives and brains because doctors do not know how to safely taper off psych meds.
— Read on www.madinamerica.com/2023/05/antidepressant-taper-support-group/

Little support when choosing to discontinue Psychiatric RX

I know this to be so personally

A majority of patients seeking medical support when discontinuing antidepressants found their prescribing doctors to be unhelpful, according to the results of the second-largest international survey ever conducted on the subject.

Published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, the survey highlights the inadequate support and resources available to patients trying to quit antidepressants, forcing them to turn to online support groups for help. Participants in the survey also identified the need for additional resources, such as smaller doses and a 24/7 helpline, to aid in their transition off the medication.

The lead author, John Read, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of East London and Chair of the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal (www.iipdw.org), commented:

“These recommendations, by hundreds of patients who have been badly let down by their doctors, precisely echo the recommendations of the comprehensive Public Health England report in 2019. Yet, to date, the NHS has still not put in place a single specialised service, helpline, or training programme for doctors.”

Prescribers Often Fail to Support Patients Discontinuing Antidepressants, Study Finds

www.madinamerica.com/2023/04/prescribers-often-fail-to-support-patients-discontinuing-antidepressants-study-finds/