3. TIL about the Rosenhan experiment, in which a Stanford psychologist and his asso...

TIL about the Rosenhan experiment, in which a Stanford psychologist and his associates faked hallucinations in order to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals. They then acted normally. All were forced to admit to having a mental illness and agree to take antipsychotic drugs in order to be released.

So a few years back I was pretty close to an emotional breakdown. I knew it. I wanted help. I sought help. I went to three different doctors and practically begged for anti-depressants. I was perfectly willing to go through therapy to resolve the real issues causing it, but I had to be functional at work. I needed something short term to get through my troubles.

Nobody would give me anti-depressants.

Flip side, I know at least a dozen housewives that are completely dependent on anti-depressants. None of them had any problem getting them. None of their doctors pushed for therapy. None of their doctors gave them lectures warning of the dangers.

My solution? I got a medical marijuana license. It helped me short term, I was able to stop pretty easily. Actually, I didn't have a problem stopping at all. It wasn't even an active decision. I just didn't need it anymore.

The doctors probably did me a favor. I researched and understood the addictive nature of anti-depressants. I was pushing to get them because I needed something to get through my days.

Getting the medical marijuana license was sketchy. The "exam" was a questionnaire that touched on all of the legal parameters. I was prompted to answer questions properly. I didn't really get any medical help. I asked my actual physician for the license and he refused. I'm sure when you can get some pills at Walgreens and they get a commission, mainstream doctors will be happy to prescribe it.

I don't know what my point is. Just thought I'd share my experience.

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