Tuesday, May 19, 2009

U.S. Military On Prescriptions

I just read this article about U.S. military on prescription pills. I don't know what I think about that. I think there is far too much stigma, still, over PTSD, which is a normal reaction to extraordinary stressors.

But being on some of those heavy medications...how can they even think fast? Aren't a lot of anxiety pills sort of like muscle relaxants in that they slow down brain activity? if so, how is that helpful in war? it seems dangerous. I can't say marijuana would be much better, when you're short term memory is temporarily shot. It seems like it would be better though, if taken in smaller doses. I don't know.

I'm getting my medical permit for migraine soon.

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