djohnston parent (dead)
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I used to share your opinion, and in a way I still do, but after having 3 children and seeing how horrible some of these behaviors and habits can get, I completely understand why people cave in to get some relief. The stress of dealing with severe behavioral issues day after day can easily destroy a marriage and family.
It's even more fascinating when you have first hand experience with how much unmitigated guesswork goes into selecting psychiatric meds and their dosage.
it's somehow even more fascinating when you talk to dozens of people who were medicated as kids and get an idea of the real implications
...or literally watched friends get over-medicated into committing suicide.