The Next Big Idea Daily A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance
Apr 21, 2025
Laura Delano, author and speaker, shares her thought-provoking journey through fourteen years of psychiatric care, challenging the notion that the problem lies solely within the brain. She emphasizes the importance of self-trust and the value of lived experiences over conventional diagnoses. Delano explores the search for meaning beyond mere happiness, advocating for authentic emotional acceptance and questioning societal pressures. Her insights call for a critical look at the mental health system and the importance of embracing the full spectrum of human experience.
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Struggle May Reflect Sensitivity
- Personal struggle may not indicate illness but rather sensitivity and attunement to the world.
- Emotional pain can mean being fully present, not proof of pathology.
Reclaiming Self-Trust
- Trusting medical diagnoses can inhibit personal insight into one's experiences.
- True recovery involves reclaiming self-trust and personal meaning-making.
Struggles with Drug Withdrawal
- Laura came off five psychiatric drugs abruptly with little help, facing withdrawal alone.
- She discovered lay communities had more tapering expertise than professionals at the time.
