Of course, there are the psychiatrists who believe that Nathaniel must be on medication. They think that is the only way for him to get well. Nathaniel endured some bad experiences with prescription medications in the past, and understandably does not want to use them again. He claimed that they made him feel like a "zombie." It makes a person wonder, is that really a cure for his disease? Is the best way to handle an overactive mind is to make it not think at all? Then there's Dr. Ragins, who believes in using a more comprehensive approach. He talks with each patient and gets to know their unique personality. A method that works for one person will not necessarily work for someone else.
If there is one thing that all of the doctors seem to agree on, it's that Lopez is helping Nathaniel simply by showing him compassion and friendship. That seems to be the one thing that all of the patients need. Without support and encouragement, no one in Nathaniel's situation could ever really get better.
i like your point on the one thing that all patients need and that questioned if medication really does cure
ReplyDeleteI liked when you said, "A method that works for one person will not necessarily work for someone else." Thats really true. Everyone is different and different methods work for different people. Good job mia!
ReplyDeleteMi, I like how you gave the psychiatrist's point of view and then you gave your own point of view. This topic of helping and supporting someone with a mental illness was a very interesting topic to point out and write about in your blog. Good Job.
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