"The BBC focused on an extreme biological approach to psychiatry, which is contested by many psychologists and psychiatrists. This approach sees psychiatric problems as discrete brain conditions that are largely genetically determined and barely influenced by the slings and arrows of misfortune."
Great article @utopia. It is scary how many of those in charge of mental health and indeed our misinformed media, can be working from a false premises.
From experience I can categorically state that my MI was not genetic. Even the so called 'experts' are forced to dismiss their preconceived ideas about age related onset of symptoms where I am concerned. I have a distinct before and after in my lifeline. Then one event became my sliding door moment.
I had experienced many so called "traumatic" events prior. Some surpassing most people's encounters. Yet none had affected me beyond a natural progression of life, I just embraced them as life's learning. So I was not genetically predisposed to MI, or one of those would have triggered at least some perceptible symptoms.
I do not dismiss that genetic influence could contribute in some individiuals, but to suggest all or even most MI is genetically born is folly at best and somewhat irresponsible. In my experience, at least, it certainly would not aid in understanding the complexities of the trauma involved.
I do think though, that the trauma does cause neurological changes. But to chalk those changes up to genetic rather than the result of the trauma itself, further narrows investigation.
it's a chicken and egg conundrum. Were the neurological changes a result of the incidental trauma, or was the brain already predisposed to it genetically.
I believe in my case, because I knew my mind so well prior to the event, I know with certainty the neurological changes were externally precipitated.
