The word "lucky" of course is not meant in the traditional sense. But I feel somewhat grateful that my brother is willing to take medication to improve his symptoms that come with his illness. For a great majority of people suffering from anxiety, depression, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, they might be unwilling to take medication to relieve symptoms. Dr.Peter Melgaard Thompson refers to these people as "non compliant", or those patients who fail to follow doctor's orders. Some may feel that putting foreign substances in their system is not good. However, if they weighed the benefits of relief to "perceived danger" they might come to a different conclusion. Still other people who suffer mental illness decide to take prescribed medication but don't have the best overall improvement or alleviation of symptoms.
What's a family to do? Well quite honestly I do feel "lucky" knowing what the alternatives are for my brother and for us, his family. Don't get me wrong, seeing the side effects he suffers is no picnic, but there again is the benefits to side effects assessment that family members and the person have to weigh. In the end it can be a zero sum game and leave family members a bit discouraged and eyes glazing over. But never give up on what is possible, continue speaking with doctors and therapists about possible alternatives and get as many ideas and support people involved. Sometimes persistence pays off.
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