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How Do Psychiatric Drugs Work?

Most people begin taking psychiatric medications because they are “distressed and distressing.”

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Looking Critically at “Mental Disorders” and Psychiatry

Doctors put people on psychiatric medications for experiences labeled “mental disorders”:

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What are the Alternatives to Using Psychiatric Drugs?

• Friendships with people who believe in your capacity to take charge of your wellness can be crucial. Ideally these should be people who have seen you on your “bad days,” are there for you when you’re in trouble, and are prepared for difficulties that can come from withdrawal. At the same time, they should be friends who know the limits of what they can offer and know how to say “no” to protect themselves from burnout.
• Consider going off recreational drugs and alcohol. Many people who go through extreme …