What was that stuff?

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Just wanted to address a couple of other things.

"Now, why would someone who's been doped up for most of her life, with the result being NEGATIVE each time, turn to even stronger sedatives ...narcotics, analgesics, amphetamines, methamphetamines, and so on, without the authority/supervision of a licensed physician?"


Doped up for most of my life? With the exception of those unfortunate 6-7 years on the various ill-prescribed psychiatric medications, I have not been "doped up." For the first 21 yrs of my life, I ingested nothing stronger than prescription cough syrup with codeine on the few occasions I was very sick with a nasty chest cold. "Stronger sedatives?" Antidepressants are not typically classified as sedatives, though some may produce drowsiness. Drowsiness and/or sedation can be caused by several medications for allergies, but we don't go around labeling them as sedatives. Who said anything about using amphetamines or methamphetamines?!? You did- Not me. Who said anything about taking medications without the authority or supervision of a licensed physician?!? Again, that was you, not me. What you are suggesting is illegal and irresponsible. You went on to call me an "idiot" several times, scolding me for making generalizations. Though it goes without saying, the sum of 90% of your rant directed at me was one big, misinformed generalization. I find the irony almost dizzying. Oh, and by the way, who goes to physicians that are NOT licensed?


"Self-medicating, you'll say? Really? How about being reckless, irresponsible, moronic? And you know what? You DIDN'T go to medical school, you DON'T know more than a doctor, at least one that is board certified, and to say you do, by making your history with some of the "latest, most expensive drugs on the market" akin to attending actual medical school.. is idiotic."


I do not self medicate. If my friends & family were to describe me, the words "reckless, irresponsible and moronic" wouldn't even be considered. In fact, my Endocrinologist recently described me as a "bright, responsible, self aware young woman." He is impressed by my eagerness to learn, in my earnest efforts to be my own best health advocate. Though you are correct, (I am not a doctor nor have I attended medical school), why would you make that assumption? However, I listen very carefully to my body. Coupled with everything I have learned and continue to learn, finally led me to a proper diagnosis, (July 2011). It's proven so beneficial to be well informed and intuitive, as millions of Americans are misdiagnosed and undertreated, (for Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism). At the risk of sounding a tad fanatical, I would encourage anyone, (especially women with a history of autoimmune illnesses in their families), to please read up on the numerous symptoms of Hypothyroidism. Sadly, it is very often misdiagnosed as Bipolar Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Depression, Panic Disorder. Why, in the past 20 years, are there an estimated 3 out of 10 Americans being medicated with antidepressants, antipsychotics, etc? Why are doctors ignoring the clear symptoms of patients suffering years with, (to name a few): bipolar-like symptoms, depression, panic attacks, chronic pain, unexplained weight gain, infertility in women...hair loss, skin conditions, frequent sinus infections, insomnia, apathy, low libido, numbness/tingling &/or cold extremities. As you can see, I am very passionate about this and at the risk of being WAY off topic and boring anyone to tears, I feel compelled to share this information. Why? Because I lost nearly a decade of my life, (most of my 20s) because over a dozen different doctors did NOT do their job. They preferred to put me on psych meds, (to the detriment of my already sick thyroid), suffer with pain and lose much more than I will share here. If anyone actually bothers to read this and is helped in some way, it would be awesome.

So, on my "moronic, reckless" Saturday night, rather than anything you suggested of me, I am wasting my time responding to your hatefulness. Now, that is where I will admit that I am probably being foolish. But an idiot, I am not. And clearly, I care a great deal about my past, current and future health, as well as the health and well-being of others.


* I still stand by my original opinion that in moderation, opiates are fantastic! I have every right to legal, responsible pain relief and if I happen to enjoy a fuzzy euphoria while relieving said pain, who are you to tell me I am wrong, headed to rehab and impending, everlasting doom? *




On that note, have a jolly new year!