08-08-2015, 07:14 PM
(08-08-2015, 06:06 PM)ramseycat Wrote: I think if I were schizophrenic I wound rather die. There is no cure. The side effects from the Meds are awful. As for other people? I don't know. It seems cruel to put them to death. But will they ever be normal? Can they live with what they have done? I don't ever want to be on a jury and have to make that decision.
I agree, but as you know, not all schizophrenic patients kill others or harm themselves....Sadly, there are side effects for most drugs, but I think mental health doctors need to make more of an attempt to find the right drug, the right dosage for the individual patient. The biggest concern I see with these patients, is that as soon as they start to feel better, they quit taking their medications...It would certainly be challenging for patient and his/her family...."They" say that a large percentage of the homeless suffer from schizophrenia and/or bipolar disease. Wow, I am so happy everyone here on Mock is normal..
Re Andrea Yates, I think all new mothers at their 6 week after birth check up should be evaluated for postpartum depression before it can develop into a full blown psychosis....This probably isn't practical, but her husband was aware of her weird behavior as was another relative . I am not sure, but think they did bring it to the attention of her doctor.
I just read Hair's post and I agree re A. Yates, but i think Holmes should be locked up forever, because in my opinion, that is worse than an "easy" death....I would though, try to honor the wishes of the victims' families.