Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Dear Cube, I just read the letter you wrote to Nami Minnesota. I'm so sorry to hear that you, like so many others were not properly informed about the real effects of psychiatric drugs. It appears you are now well on the road to recovery, and I am very pleased to hear that! A couple of questions for you, and then a comment or two. First, why did you choose to write to NAMI Minnesota? It appears you are writing from the UK, and that you are Canadian. (Just curious why you targeted one particular NAMI group over another. Secondly, When did you first learn that these drugs were causing your problems, and what did you find worked for you to safely taper from them? As for your torticollis, I'm surprised that you have been made to believe it is a life-long condition... I suggest you contact a reputable physical therapist for help. In my regular day time job we see many infants who have been diagnosed with torticollis. This often happens during the prenatal period, when the infant is positioned in such a way as to allow for little movement, causing the infant to favor one side when he/she is delivered. With proper physical therapy, this condition can be reversed. Perhaps you are mixing up torticollis with another possibly irreversible drug-induced disorder? Finally, thank you for taking action that is helping others know that drugs are not the answer. Best, Dawn Rider Owner/Moderator SSRI medications > But, here's the good news -- or perhaps, from the pharmaceutical > indrustries' point of view and their supporters, the bad news -- I > was able to get myself off meds, including the anti parkinsonian > medications (e.g., Artane) I was taking for my torcollis that was > turning me into a zombie. As a result, I was able to go back to > school. And I am now pursuing a university degree (which I hope will > lead to graduate work). Not without some difficulty, mind you, > because of the huge " deficit " in education that resulted from not > having completed most of my HS. But, I'm getting by. > > And, of course my recent achievements would have been made possible A > LOT MORE SOONER if weren't for my being forced to take these mind- > altering > chemicals, that likely caused irreparable damage to my brain (aside > from the damage it caused to my neck), and > that definitely changed my life for the worse. > > Although I am not bitter as you can tell. > > > Cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Dear Cube, I just read the letter you wrote to Nami Minnesota. I'm so sorry to hear that you, like so many others were not properly informed about the real effects of psychiatric drugs. It appears you are now well on the road to recovery, and I am very pleased to hear that! A couple of questions for you, and then a comment or two. First, why did you choose to write to NAMI Minnesota? It appears you are writing from the UK, and that you are Canadian. (Just curious why you targeted one particular NAMI group over another. Secondly, When did you first learn that these drugs were causing your problems, and what did you find worked for you to safely taper from them? As for your torticollis, I'm surprised that you have been made to believe it is a life-long condition... I suggest you contact a reputable physical therapist for help. In my regular day time job we see many infants who have been diagnosed with torticollis. This often happens during the prenatal period, when the infant is positioned in such a way as to allow for little movement, causing the infant to favor one side when he/she is delivered. With proper physical therapy, this condition can be reversed. Perhaps you are mixing up torticollis with another possibly irreversible drug-induced disorder? Finally, thank you for taking action that is helping others know that drugs are not the answer. Best, Dawn Rider Owner/Moderator SSRI medications > But, here's the good news -- or perhaps, from the pharmaceutical > indrustries' point of view and their supporters, the bad news -- I > was able to get myself off meds, including the anti parkinsonian > medications (e.g., Artane) I was taking for my torcollis that was > turning me into a zombie. As a result, I was able to go back to > school. And I am now pursuing a university degree (which I hope will > lead to graduate work). Not without some difficulty, mind you, > because of the huge " deficit " in education that resulted from not > having completed most of my HS. But, I'm getting by. > > And, of course my recent achievements would have been made possible A > LOT MORE SOONER if weren't for my being forced to take these mind- > altering > chemicals, that likely caused irreparable damage to my brain (aside > from the damage it caused to my neck), and > that definitely changed my life for the worse. > > Although I am not bitter as you can tell. > > > Cube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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