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Post by Brynn on May 24, 2009 19:31:45 GMT -5
Most often that is the case, yes, but in my family we're just predisposed to it. I'd have to double check with my mum, but I believe that both of my grandparents on my father's side have had the same result when put on medication. I also know that my agoraphobia was most likely inherited, similar to how manic depression can run in families (my great-grandmother would have most definitely been diagnosed as agoraphobic if she had ever gotten treatment). Just like you've found it doesn't work for you, I've found it works for me. I'm very happy to know that there are some people who it doesn't work for though; well, not happy, but interested nonetheless. *offers cookie*
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Post by Ink on May 25, 2009 0:41:09 GMT -5
I suppose it can be dangerous, and you should always talk to a doctor about using them for serious issues as mental illness before actually just using them. But many herbal remedies can work just as well for mental illness just as ones that are full of chemicals that in the end damage your body if taken for a LONG period of time. Pills are never as safe as people seem to think they are, but still fix many problems we need fixed. In all honesty I wouldn't take any meds what so ever if I didn't have to because of the problems it causes.. My dad has a damaged liver because of medications. Of course, natural stuff can hurt people just as much as meds if not used right.
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Post by Louiseeee <3 on May 25, 2009 2:36:20 GMT -5
My family don't use them, but there are times I WILL go out and get some for myself (with my parents permission). The reason for this is whilst we were in Australia, I was ill. Boiling hot, couldn't move, felt like I was going to be sick at every moment etc, and my parents couldn't find a single medicine that would help. Then by chance, we went to my mums best friends house, and she happened to be the sort of person who will only drink boiled water, and swears by herbal medicines. She gave me some sort of herbal remedy, and I was feeling better by the end of the day. Seriously, that stuff works haha! I've used it other times, and it's always worked for me.
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