Contrary to what we have been led to believe, psychiatric medications do not rectify a chemical imbalance in your brain but instead create one; the body then adapts to this imbalance, and when drug use is discontinued, the physical response is akin to withdrawal symptoms.
“Psychiatric Medications Have Led to Dramatic Improvements in Mental Health Outcomes” (Big Lie No. 2)
In the long-term, patients who have never been exposed to psychiatric medication have a much better prognosis than those who were placed on drugs.
“You Have a Chemical Imbalance in Your Brain” (Big Lie No. 1)
There is absolutely no scientific evidence to support the theory that mental illness is a result of an imbalance in brain chemistry.
The Misuses of Sexual Excitement
Sexual excitement, while crucial for the early stages of a romance, can be abused as a way to avoid true intimacy.
Lessons from Amy Chua, the Tiger Mother
A discussion of Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, some useful lessons to be drawn about realistic expectations for ourselves and our children, and how to meet them without resorting to cruelty and perfectionism.