MarkoPo said:
this increases serotonin in the brain giving you more enegry and drive. These do not change the way you think.
I have been preaching on this very thing for quite some time.
Despite the fact that modern folks consider themselves urbane and well informed, the average citizen knows more about the dark side of the moon than they do about the myriad of conditions we collectively refer to as "mental illness."
In fact, we have some blood-letting witch doctors here who claim modern meds actually are to blame for disorders. Perhaps they should take the blood from the lamb and use a hyssop to paint their doors so my illness does not taint them. Or perhaps leeches.
In truth, linking these tragedies to such disorders actually drives patients underground in shame. Instead of getting help, they buy feel-good tapes from Dr. Phil. They feel shame because some uninformed bubba tells them to "cheer up."
Well, folks, I've never felt better in my life. Instead of listening to masses with torches and pitchforks, I went and got an MMPI2 test. I got cognitive therapy, and I found a competent psychiatrist and a specially blended slate of medication.
Yes, we still have idiots. And they still find their way into international hobbyist forums preaching half-truths to tens of thousands of people who might not know any better. Eek, beware that child, she has claustrophobia! Keep her away from Geodon because even a three year old can become an axe murderer...
Like any problem, this tragedy of public shootings is going to solved by real investigation, not hysteria. And while non-compliance of meds exists for some people suffering from manias, they are more apt to blow the rent money in Vegas than to settle a score with a firearm.
In fact, one out of ten people have a problem. So if you have brothers and sisters and wed a spouse with brothers and sisters, it is likely that
one of you suffers--right in your own family. If a parent suffers, than there is a +/-40% chance you will in your lifetime.
Be careful of the misinformation you spread. You might be judged by it someday soon.