You are not alone in your thinking. There is an incredibly well written and researched book called "Cracked: The Unhappy Truth About Psychiatry" by James Davies. I found it one of the most shocking and horrifying books I have ever read, but backs up and reinforces everything you have said.
I have had a low level constant anxiety for many years, I also had IBS but never connected the two. Recently I decided to try specific good quality probiotics for my IBS which for me had remarkable effect on my gut. A week later I noticed I had no anxiety, it was such a change that I started to research probiotics and lo and behold there was some research that suggested that probiotics can help anxiety through the gut brain connection. This was not one of the benefits that I thought would happen, sometimes we should look elsewhere for the source of problems especially emotional or mood problems.
congratulations on finding your own solution! It comes as no surprise to me. And yet, no-one taught me about the gut brain connection in my psychiatric training! Can't think why...
I share your sentiments around seeing a Doctor. I was contacted by phone and told I needed statins to reduce my cholesterol ,despite not having had a blood test for 4 years. I worked as a nurse and for many years as a health visitor.I realised very quickly,sadly, that not all treatments are for the benefit of the patient. I also did an OU module on history of medicine, what I learnt was we still do the wrong things. Mental health seems to be fraught with over medication,and those who try "alternative" treatments not supported
You are not alone in your thinking. There is an incredibly well written and researched book called "Cracked: The Unhappy Truth About Psychiatry" by James Davies. I found it one of the most shocking and horrifying books I have ever read, but backs up and reinforces everything you have said.
Oh thank you! I haven't seen that one. Will try to source it.
we need doctors that are open minded and speak out so please keep doing it - I used music as therapy being a musician after years of being drugged up and abused in the UK mental 'health' system. https://open.substack.com/pub/callystarforth/p/the-weapon-of-psychiatry?r=1eq51l&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Yep, no more trust in most doctors. Thank you for your post!
https://open.substack.com/pub/arthuroshea/p/more-covid-awakenings-please?r=12aq48&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Glad I'm not alone!
I have had a low level constant anxiety for many years, I also had IBS but never connected the two. Recently I decided to try specific good quality probiotics for my IBS which for me had remarkable effect on my gut. A week later I noticed I had no anxiety, it was such a change that I started to research probiotics and lo and behold there was some research that suggested that probiotics can help anxiety through the gut brain connection. This was not one of the benefits that I thought would happen, sometimes we should look elsewhere for the source of problems especially emotional or mood problems.
congratulations on finding your own solution! It comes as no surprise to me. And yet, no-one taught me about the gut brain connection in my psychiatric training! Can't think why...
I share your sentiments around seeing a Doctor. I was contacted by phone and told I needed statins to reduce my cholesterol ,despite not having had a blood test for 4 years. I worked as a nurse and for many years as a health visitor.I realised very quickly,sadly, that not all treatments are for the benefit of the patient. I also did an OU module on history of medicine, what I learnt was we still do the wrong things. Mental health seems to be fraught with over medication,and those who try "alternative" treatments not supported