As you know, CRAZYWISE documents a major paradigm shift in the way Western culture defines and treats a mental health crisis. Our film is riding the wave of a rapidly growing community members demanding more choices for recovery. ... [click on title to view post and watch video]
In a nutshell the updates: The point is not to compete but to make clear that all our voices matter whether we find ourselves using psych drugs or not. Being pragmatic and recognizing that the context of every life is unique is the most important thing. Diversity is real. It's about learning to understand that we can have what seem to be contradictory experiences and both be legit #MedicatedAndMighty or not. Yes, diversity is real...it's not about whose experience is right or wrong... One persons medicine is another's poison. It's clear that people have experience of being helped by and harmed by drugs both.
I practice not attaching to belief...that includes the stories I make up to explain and interpret my life. "Those who do not have power over the story that dominates their lives, the power to retell it, rethink it, deconstruct it, joke about it, and change it as times change, truly are powerless." — Salman Rushdie
Psychiatric drug withdrawal information and resources .. Below the initial commentary is a collection of links with lots of information to better inform the reader on psychiatric drug withdrawal. Educating oneself and preparing for a safer taper goes a long way in mitigating the risk of serious protracted withdrawal issues. NEW: Psychiatric drug withdrawal: preparation for before... Continue Reading →
