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Healing From Psychiatric Drug Harm, Part 2: Rational Approaches to Recovery

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In fact, he was known for treating some mood disorders with opiates—a practice my former doctor (who knew Dr. B) rejected because of the inherent dangers of opiate use. Had I gotten anyone else, they might have dismissed me as drug-seeking or mentally ill. Dr. B ordered a sleep study. ” In hindsight, I was epically lucky.

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The Trauma Craze: How the Expansion of Trauma Diagnoses Fueled Victimhood Culture

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The mental health industry, including therapists, pharmaceutical companies, and even heads of departments and trauma experts, have a vested interest in diagnosing as many individuals as possible. Child mortality rates have plummeted due to better prenatal and postnatal care, vaccinations, and improved nutrition.