I was reminded of this post I made on my MySpace blog a while ago, and had a very hard time locating it due to the categories not working. So, I am re-posting it here for easier access, and to spread the word.
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A friend's blog yesterday brought my attention to the Mother's Act I do not have time to write much now, but you can check out the links. I think this sounds like a very a dangerous Act and should be stopped!
Here is the video of the personal story of the mom who started the petition against it:
I posted a bit of my story in the comments. (I do not assume that anti-depressants are wrong for all people, but it does seem that they often do more harm than good.) If you agree please take time to sign the petition here:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/stop-the-dangerous-and-invasive-mothers-act
Here is video of NBC News coverage of this issue:
Wow, Heather! I had no idea you were so opposed to this.
ReplyDeleteI think that both sides of the issue are dangerous. There are people who need medication, and people who don't.
The attempt at litigation is enough to cause a panic attack. Government---back off! You are taking away our right to choose. A person should have the right to choose to take or not to take mental health drugs.
I choose to take them, and am happy with their results. I complain about them because I can. I do remember life before medication, and it was much worse. I am amazed we all made it out alive of those dark times. Medication has helped me. But I have been free to make that choice on my own. I am also free to choose not to take them. My choice, my body, my life. May we continue to enjoy these freedoms in America.
Hi Tracy, I am not really against medication as worried by it. I was worried when I was prescribed Prozac, as a nursing mom, after a five minute conversation with a Doctor I had never seen before. I'm worried when I hear the statistics about it raising the suicide rate in teens. It worries me to think of them giving it to pregnant moms. But, I do think that when it is necessary that it can be life changing in a good way, too.
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