HealthDay News released a story about worry. Yes, worry. But this isn't any particular kind of worry — it's the excessive, can't-sleep-at-night kind.
I would know. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
The article is somewhat cute, but at times makes me feel abnormal for worrying so much. Yes, I am constantly worrying over something here or there, but most graduate students are. At least the ones that I know. And the ones that aren't, probably play Dungeons and Dragons in their spare time, rarely go to class, drink too much coffee, and still manage to pull out a 4.0 at the end of the semester. They don't worry. I wouldn't either if I knew I had that ability.
The article misses something crucial — a perspective. Where is the interview with someone who has this disorder? Where is the interview of a person who is friends with someone suffering from GAD? Why is this article so jaded?
And, here's the kicker, they want to offer people, like myself, advice.
The resolution? Therapy. Check. Maybe antidepressants. For what? Does it work? Kinda. Wait until the big stress hits you and you're left in a sheer panic at what to do next.
Then the resolution isn't so clear.
Monday, February 25, 2008
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2 comments:
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No seriously, I agree with you. It seems strange for me to take my doctor's advice about my asthma when I'm the one who has been living with it for so many years. I've had more years of hands on learning when it comes to MY lungs than they have. I know you feel the same way.
Looks to me as though you've criticized that article as thoroughly as the experts at www.healthnewsreview.org would have done. Good job.
As for Colin's comment, individual experiences are valid but still anecdotal. Lessons derived from the experiences of many might still be of help, and that's what happens when an evidence-based approach to medicine works well. That's the hope...
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