This documentary is extremely biased and made me furious. It is anecdotal and does not take into consideration that there are some of us who cannot function in moments of panic. It's debilitating and crippling. It destroys relationships. They interviewed mostly people who were just "stressed" and put the blame on those who truly suffer. Stress related to a bad day or dealing with a breakup has nothing to do with brain chemistry. This is the fault of the doctors who give I'm proper diagnoses. Big pharma can obviously be toxic and cruel. Of course Xanax needs to be used and monitored with caution, BUT...those who actually need it are less likely to abuse it because moments of despair can cause real harm because sometimes Xanax is the only thing that can assist in moments of unprovoked dread caused by your brain going into fight or flight mode. Often caused by real trauma or mental disorders. This film is triggering, heartbreaking, and dangerous. Those who actually need it are less likely to abuse it. We can't just make our brains work with cognitive behavioral therapy. Weed can help some people but it also causes paranoia and many develop at tolerance for it. I'm beside myself with this film. I felt attacked as a viewer. Everyone responsible for this film has obviously never dealt with mental illness.
Review of Take Your Pills: Xanax
