<p>I understand your point, but the other concern with meds is they all cause long term health problems. For example, lamictal hurts your liver, especially if you drink. Obviously there are many different options, but I can see his perspective in not wanting to take any. Sometimes, IMO, you need to go through a period without meds to understand that they benefit you in some way. I know a lot of people are reluctant to take them at first, and it has to be frustrating finding the right kind. If you go through two or three different kinds, and they don’t help, I can understand the logic in not wanting to take them. </p>
<p>Again, if you start taking them at 18/19/20/21, they will hurt your health in the future, which is a legitimate concern. Yes, you can say staying unmedicated can lead to worse situations, but having someone tell you you need to take something to conform with socities standard of behavior can be frustrating. Especially when a lot of people in that field really don’t understand what people are feeling, and a lot of times are more worried about fixing things than exploring the emotional element. The whole thing can be very impersonal, and I mean you’re basically trusting the advice of a stranger.</p>
<p>I can just understand the view of not wanting to take meds. I think it takes time to figure out what will work for you. That’s all.</p>