Chris Kyle dead.

[bwaites]

Are you "yelling" with boldface?...LOL.

Mea culpa on the 100% comment...you didn't say it, but I inferred it.

I'm a hopeless case...I believe drugs can be mind altering and behavior modifying (for good and bad). Maybe some of these folks are inclined to anti-social behaviors, but I firmly believe that the meds can be pushing them over the edge. I have no proof that is so...no one has any proof it isn't so.

Every case is different. I realize the challenge is to determine which are ticking time bombs.

For a lot of personal reasons, my opinion of doctors in general isn't very high. I know there are some really good doctors out there, but I find that the doctors who REALLY care seem to be far fewer than in years past. American doctors (IMO) tend to be pill pushers instead of good old fashioned docs. Not trying to insult anyone...just my personal opinion based upon my family's personal experiences. (BTW, one of my brother's is an ENT doc...while I respect his professional opinions, I in no way subscribe to all of his professional opinions).

Sorry, not yelling; using boldface to make sure that it was obvious what I was saying vs. your original.

I'll agree that there is no proof either way on the cases mentioned. I can, however, document cases where someone intervened just before a catastrophe, and meds were helpful to get that individual back on track. I know of at least one case where the individual was armed, on his way, and was stopped by a friend who transported him to the ER, and then he was admitted for inpatient care for a couple weeks.

He has been stable, on meds now for nearly 10 years. He does not keep firearms in his possession, (his choice), but does enjoy shooting from time to time. He has maintained his concealed permit, though I'm not sure how, since he fits the criteria for an automatic decline. Fortunately, he isn't a patient of mine, and the individual who maintains his firearms is well trained on what to watch for with him. I've been beside him on the range, and he is very respectful, very safe, and very helpful. He only shoots a double barrel shotgun, and single shot rifles. I always wondered why until a friend clued me in. So far as I know, he has never threatened anyone since that first episode.

Its possible that he petitioned and got his firearms rights back, because that is a possibilty, too. I do know he still takes meds, because he jokes about it.

Old fashioned docs used a lot of art, and a little medicine. Try staying in business today using that formula! People today get downright angry when I tell them their symptoms are consistent with a virus, and that no meds ar necessary, they will get better on their own. They want a pill, right now!

I encourage my patients to get online and learn everything they can about their disease, because anyone can be an expert on what they have. The information is out there. Learn your way to good health. But way to many people just want a pill and everything to be better.