The growing political rhetoric around “deprescribing” psychiatric medications sounds reasonable until ideology begins replacing medical expertise. A former healthcare provider reflects on what holistic care actually means, why psychiatric medications matter, and why medical policy should remain grounded in evidence rather than political theater.
Category: Mental Health
Grace in the Echo Chamber
Living alone amplifies thoughts. Trauma complicates reactions. PTSD explains but does not excuse. This is about accountability, judgment, and learning to give yourself grace instead of a life sentence.
Costco, PTSD, and the Myth of “It’s Just Shopping”
People love to say, “It’s just shopping.” For someone with PTSD, that sentence misses the point entirely. Places like Costco aren’t neutral environments. They’re loud, crowded, unpredictable, and poorly designed for flow. Parking lots funnel people into tight spaces with impatient drivers. Entrances bottleneck. Carts clip heels. People stop suddenly. Exits disappear. For most people, …
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One Does Not Simply Go to Costco
Costco isn’t just shopping—it’s sensory overload, entitlement, and PTSD triggers wrapped in bulk pricing. When the world gets loud, the wasteland and a reclaimed van offer a different kind of escape.