Bipolar: Brainwashed?
Published: Tue, 10/11/11
Hi ,
How's your day going?
I hope it's going great.
Do you ever wonder why you buy the
things you do?
Do you wonder why they advertise the way
they do on TV?
Do you hate those stupid jingles you hear on
the radio?
Well, they are all part of marketing campaigns
designed to MAKE you buy certain things.
I was reading a magazine the other day and they
had an interview in it with a man called Martin
Lindstrom who wrote a book called "Brainwashed:
Tricks Companies Use to Manipulate Our Minds
and Persuade Us to Buy."
It was a very interesting interview.
Very revealing, I should say.
Here's an example of what he's talking about:
Marketers are capitalizing big-time on the fact
that mothers today are consumed with worry
about germs and dirt. So any promise to "sanitize"
or packaging that suggests sterile contents speaks
directly to this worry.
Even the music they play in the stores is meant to
cause you to buy, did you know that?
According to Lindstrom, odds are that the music is
a carefully orchestrated medley of songs that
evoke instant nostalgia and take you back to a time
when life was far simpler. You feel all warm and
fuzzy, and then you're sort of magically willing to
open up your wallet.
Fruit is a universally revered symbol of freshness and
health, so many brands have gone "fruity," even soaps
and shampoo.
This interview aside, I'm sure you've noticed commercials
about medication for bipolar disorder, haven't you?
If not for bipolar disorder specifically, at least for
depression, I'm sure.
They are rampant on the airwaves, as depression is a
major problem in our society, and part of the problem
with bipolar disorder, of course.
The problem is that these commercials are put out by
pharmaceutical manufacturers who want you to take
THEIR drug for your disorder.
Now this can be dangerous.
Because everyone with bipolar disorder is different.
And just like I say in my courses/systems, not every
drug or treatment works the same for everyone who
has bipolar disorder:
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What really makes me mad about these advertisers
is that it seems like they treat you as if you have no
intelligence at all!
Or at least no will of your own or no ability to
make any choices of your own!
That's why they're trying to FORCE you to make
the choices THEY want you to make!
That's why you have to be very careful.
Whether it's medication for you or your loved one,
always check with your doctor.
Make sure you do what he/she tells you to do.
The main thing is, just because the advertisement
makes the drug look very enticing, it still may
not be the right medication for you.
Only your doctor knows whether it is right for
you or not.
You need to trust your doctor to do what is best
for you.
If it is, then take the medication only as prescribed.
And always make sure to notify your doctor of
any side effects as soon as they occur, as you
may be experiencing a reaction that you shouldn't,
and your doctor can't help you unless you tell
them about it.
Another good thing to keep in mind when it comes
to medications is to use the same pharmacy, as this
way they can watch for any adverse drug interactions
between medications you are taking.
Make sure to keep the prescription in the bottle it
came in so there's no confusion as to the directions
on how to take it. If you do use a pill container, keep
the prescription bottle handy for directions.
Another good suggestion is to always take your
medication at the same time every day (especially
if you take certain meds in the morning and
others at night), as this will help you to remember
to take them.
Any other good medication suggestions?
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Well, I have to go!
Your Friend,
Dave
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