Blind Faith In The Medical Authority Has Ended

I recently was subjected to an interesting exchange on social media that encapsulates my ongoing concerns regarding the medical authority in the United States. I shared the following post on X (previously referred to as Twitter):

If you're familiar with my online presence, you likely recognize my commitment to raising awareness about the potential harms of psychiatric drugs. My mission revolves around advocating for both medical freedom and informed consent. I firmly believe that each individual possesses an inherent right to receive comprehensive information about the potential risks associated with any medication or medical procedure.

A single SSRI or SSNRI (antidepressant) has been scientifically linked to the triggering of manic episodes, violent tendencies, suicidal thoughts & behaviors, self-inflicted harm, and akathisia in a group of individuals who had not previously exhibited these symptoms prior to commencing treatment. This raises a pressing question:

What occurs when medical professionals prescribe a cocktail of various psychiatric drugs that have never been researched for safety or efficacy? What happens when these mind altering drugs are prescribed to young, vulnerable and still developing adolescents.

Given the gravity of these circumstances, one would naturally expect medical professionals to approach their practice with a profound sense of humility. The process of presenting a balanced assessment, thoroughly weighing the potential risks against the benefits of drugs, becomes paramount. This is particularly crucial in a field like Psychiatry, where historical outcomes have often been dishearteningly inadequate and the treatments themselves remain subject to intense controversy.

Instead this was the response from a Child Psychiatrist from an elite American Academic Institution. She later deleted her entire account after I reposted her response and challenged her to come onto my podcast.

This is such dangerous rhetoric from someone with absolutely no medical training. Medications do NOT cause violence, this is absolutely false. The do not CAUSE suicide or SIB. Guns ARE a public health issue and absolutely kill people.

-Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

However, the intention behind this post isn't to solely highlight the ignorance of a single psychiatrist, although it is undeniably chilling that a medical expert prescribing these drugs might be unaware of their potential repercussions. Regrettably, this is not an isolated incident but rather a prevalent pattern. My focus, however, shifts towards a comprehensive examination of how American culture has contributed to the emergence of this troubling phenomenon.

It's important to delve into the intricate layers of influence and societal dynamics that have collectively shaped and nurtured this alarming state of affairs. By doing so, we can gain a deeper understanding of the root causes and systemic factors that have given rise to what can be described as a significant and concerning issue within our medical landscape.

Let's deconstruct the arrogance inherent in her statement. To begin with, the capacity to read equips anyone, irrespective of medical training, with the capability to access and understand documented risks associated with medications. This is particularly pertinent in the case of antidepressants. The United States Government issued a black box warning, a stern advisory, cautioning against the use of these medications in youth due to the elevation of suicide risk by over twofold. Furthermore, in 2007, the FDA itself acknowledged the substantial danger posed by SSRIs. Let me know if you are able to comprehend this quote without attending medical school.

“Families and caregivers of patients should be advised to look for the emergence of such symptoms on a day-to-day basis, since changes may be abrupt” ... “All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial few months of a course of drug therapy, or at times of dose changes, either increases or decreases. The following symptoms, anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, hostility, aggressiveness, impulsivity, akathisia (psychomotor restlessness), hypomania, and mania, have been reported in adult and pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants”

There is a large global advocacy movement of harmed patients reporting the very symptoms I have reported. There are published papers on the risks. Books have been written. Court documents revealed. I myself have posted numerous podcast episodes on this very subject. So why would she attempt to discredit my statement? Why is this post so threatening to her?

Allow me to provide you with a glimpse into the psychological profile of this individual and the medical professionals who consistently offer care without thorough analysis or cautionary advisories.

Do these individuals truly embody the spirit of scientific inquiry, advocating for rigorous empirical examination of medical interventions while safeguarding the well-being of humanity?

Regrettably, the answer is a resounding no.

Are they marked by profound empathy and a commitment to ongoing evaluation and research? The answer is obvious as evidenced by the absence of urgent alerts similar to the ones I have sounded.

Their expectation is for you to place unwavering trust in them solely based on their status as doctors within American culture. They seem to discourage any form of questioning or skepticism. You are expected to unquestioningly embrace their authority because, in their view, they have earned that status. You rarely hear them state “I don’t know” or “the risks are unknown. In our society, American physicians have been elevated to a quasi-deity level of healers, a status they haven't necessarily earned.

Their training resides within an allopathic medical system, under which we have witnessed unprecedented declines in both health and well-being. This system has conditioned them to perceive pharmaceuticals as synonymous with healthcare, struggling to delve into the root causes of diseases. They address symptoms through “medication”. All of this unfolds within a medical framework that compartmentalizes specialties, treating the body as a disjointed collection of parts rather than a harmonious whole. The repercussions of this approach have been nothing short of catastrophic.

Physicians within the United States' medical community have been educated to adhere to established protocols. They are led to believe that these protocols are based on the most robust evidence available and reflect the pinnacle of safety and effectiveness. This often goes unquestioned. Unfortunately, many remain unaware of the underlying corruption, methodological shortcomings, and the substantial pharmaceutical funding that often underpins the recommendations provided by their medical associations.

I find it truly perplexing how a physician can observe their patients' health deteriorating and persist in adhering to the very protocols that appear to be exacerbating the situation. The focus often becomes fixated on the pursuit of the next medication to attempt, the next amalgamation to experiment with, and the elusive search for the optimal dosage.

Disputing these preconceptions poses a challenge not only to their professional beliefs but also to their very sense of self. The title of "physician" has acquired a significant level of esteem, irrespective of their specialization or actual efficacy. So deeply entrenched is this reverence that we seldom question their authority. When they recommend a vaccine, we readily accept it. When they prescribe a medication, we comply without hesitation. We unconsciously assume that their expertise extends beyond the limits of what they've been instructed to follow. Unfortunately, this assumption is far from accurate.

In truth, the assumption that physicians possess comprehensive knowledge about medical interventions beyond the confines of their limited practices are rarely accurate. The reality is more complex and nuanced than we might realize.

A compelling illustration of this phenomenon can be found in the context of COVID vaccines and the administration of antidepressants to children. Within these realms, medical practitioners often adhere to guidelines that are, unfortunately, tainted by corruption, and deviating from these guidelines puts their professional licenses in jeopardy.

Those with a profound commitment to honor and ethics within their field will courageously raise their voices in dissent. This is the exception not the norm. They undertake the arduous task of immersing themselves in a comprehensive understanding of the scientific literature, a vital preparation to defend their stance if their licensure or professional integrity comes under threat.

Regrettably, a significant majority of practitioners do not take such proactive measures. Instead, they tend to align themselves with established guidelines without subjecting them to thorough scrutiny or critical analysis. The inclination to follow the prescribed path often outweighs a deeper examination of the underlying issues at play.

For over a decade, I have been engaged in a persistent effort to question and challenge psychiatrists within my field. Unfortunately, my interactions often result in encountering a recurring pattern of hollow responses that resemble automatic, robotic regurgitations of established recommendations presented as unquestionable truths. This repetitive experience has led me to ponder whether there might be a distinct personality type associated with those who excel within the American education system, ultimately leading them down the path to a medical career.

One prevailing trait that appears to surface is a propensity towards deference to authority. It seems that many who succeed academically possess strong rote memory skills, enabling them to excel within a medical education system that may increasingly prioritize memorization and adherence to rules. This raises an important question about the balance between these skills and the critical faculties of analysis, the inclination to question authority, and the capacity for creative thinking. It's a matter that warrants thoughtful consideration and a reevaluation of the qualities we prioritize in shaping medical professionals.

The audacity of my post lay in my departure from the confines of the accepted order. A gesture that frequently invites a barrage of attacks. However, these assaults aren't aimed at the content of my ideas; instead, they assail my identity as a clinical psychologist rather than a card-carrying medical doctor. This was a direct challenge to the child and adolescent psychiatrist's dominion. I dared to hold her authority to the flame of inquiry.

My aspirations ignite with the hope of kindling a discord among the legions of treating psychiatrists – a discord that shatters the echo chambers of their indoctrination. A cacophony that thrusts them into an unsettling realm of questioning the dogmas they've held dear. But alas, human history, painted with the strokes of tribalism and veiled in the fear of straying from established norms, reveals a predictably somber truth. The urge for self-preservation reigns supreme.

And thus, the mantle of courage falls upon the shoulders of the righteous. Those who dare challenge the monolith of medical authority, those who rise against the tide, must forge ahead. Our mission: safeguarding the precious temple of medical freedom. For when the citadel of healing becomes ensnared by the machinations of industry and the dictates of governance, it transmutes into a beast that casts a looming shadow over personal liberty. A force that must be met with unwavering defiance.

RESIST WITH COURAGE

QUESTION EVERYTHING

ITS YOUR RIGHT

Believe me, it's an unmistakable red flag when a medical professional staunchly avoids engaging in introspective scrutiny of their own proposals and responds with defensiveness when confronted with a challenge.

NO MORE BYSTANDERS

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