tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951570178065446020.post6113009482157416268..comments2024-01-29T08:09:43.688-06:00Comments on Hibernator's Library: Does the DSM-5 encourage overmedication?Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14629744053780948715noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951570178065446020.post-40661353864519863252015-10-20T06:41:58.561-05:002015-10-20T06:41:58.561-05:00Yes, who is to say what the right balance is? Beca...Yes, who is to say what the right balance is? Because some people would like to take meds for very low-level symptoms (say, taking Valuim for normal daily stress), but are we the ones to say whether they're wrong to do so? However, giving meds to someone who might be better off with other treatments is not good. But how are we to know?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14629744053780948715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951570178065446020.post-6872836916731940062015-10-19T05:01:58.766-05:002015-10-19T05:01:58.766-05:00Another thought provoking post Rachel.
Conundrum...Another thought provoking post Rachel.<br /><br /><br />Conundrum is the right word. Your example is a really good one that illustrates a large issue. As a lay person, I do not that medication has had incredibly beneficial effects and improved lives immeasurably. I also know that over medication has had undesirable effects and in some cases ruined lives. Obviously it is all about balance but such balance can be so elusive.Brian Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15139559400312336791noreply@blogger.com