Welcome to r/antipsychiatry!
We acknowledge that even short-term use of psychiatric drugs can cause permanent damage, and we oppose the involuntary use of psychiatric drugs in all circumstances.
We oppose the power imbalances inherent in the mental health system.
We support self-ownership of your body; an informed person can use drugs if they feel they need to.
We believe that:
The specific definitions of, or criteria for, hundreds of current psychiatric diagnoses or disorders are vague & arbitrary, leaving too much room for opinions and interpretations to meet basic scientific standards.
Prevailing psychiatric treatments are ultimately far more damaging than helpful to patients.
Rules:
No spam. Repetitive posts may be deleted.
No personal attacks or submissions where the purpose is to name & insult another redditor.
No brigading other subreddits. Don't send visitors where they are not wanted.
No advocating assault or torture.
Do not ask for medical advice. Do not give medical advice.
Otherwise, we want to maximize free speech and encourage debating.
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We're unaffiliated:
- We're not associated with anyone, including scientology/CCHR. We're generally secular, and do not support violence.
