Quote Originally Posted by Poohcat21
Sorry Bonsaiguy, I guess I'm a tad sensitive...it comes w/ the territory, but like I said if the dude knew he was mentally ill and didn't take his meds then I definatley would call him an idiot. The story does sound just like that... a story. I guess he could have been in some kind of psychotic break you know?
Don't apologize for speaking your mind. You're certainly entitled. And remember that not taking meds is not necessarily idiotic but rather a part of the disease that often pops up for folks who are not getting the proper counciling or support that should go along with their meds. The meds tend to make some folks think that they are now ok and no longer need the meds which is why it is a bad idea for doctors to pass out anti depressants and such like candy, much like they did back in the 50's and 60's with valium (mothers little helper). The human brain is a complex little ball of goo that we are only now beginning to understand the workings of.