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<blockquote data-quote="mindinggaps" data-source="post: 762886" data-attributes="member: 29823"><p>[USER=18958]@Copabanana[/USER] What you write here is interesting and I think is at least worth looking at from another perspective. I suppose in some ways, I bear similarities to your son - in an unmedicated state I have very poor ability to regulate myself and cannot harness any ability to reach my potential or contribute to society in a meaningful way.</p><p></p><p>But, I have been medicated since 5 years old and have an understand that medication is required for me to function. In particular, after a recent short stint off medication, it became clear to me that I will need to be on it for life. In some sense this may make those around me sad, however, I do think acceptance and treatment leads to better outcomes and shouldn't be something to be ashamed about.</p><p></p><p>With proper medication I have been able to enact complex goals and life a fulfilling life - I have a career in a difficult field which required extensive education, a stable relationship and many hobbies. And yes, medication institutes some regulatory ability to harness myself, but that is okay and much better than the alternative.</p><p></p><p>In no way do I want to oversimplify the situation with your son because I am sure it is complex, but I do challenge the way to think about needing medication.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mindinggaps, post: 762886, member: 29823"] [USER=18958]@Copabanana[/USER] What you write here is interesting and I think is at least worth looking at from another perspective. I suppose in some ways, I bear similarities to your son - in an unmedicated state I have very poor ability to regulate myself and cannot harness any ability to reach my potential or contribute to society in a meaningful way. But, I have been medicated since 5 years old and have an understand that medication is required for me to function. In particular, after a recent short stint off medication, it became clear to me that I will need to be on it for life. In some sense this may make those around me sad, however, I do think acceptance and treatment leads to better outcomes and shouldn't be something to be ashamed about. With proper medication I have been able to enact complex goals and life a fulfilling life - I have a career in a difficult field which required extensive education, a stable relationship and many hobbies. And yes, medication institutes some regulatory ability to harness myself, but that is okay and much better than the alternative. In no way do I want to oversimplify the situation with your son because I am sure it is complex, but I do challenge the way to think about needing medication. [/QUOTE]
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