Do You Know of Anyone Who Has Made a Success of Life Despite Obstacles, Without Any Drugs or Psych “help”?

Question by pootsybaboo: Do you know of anyone who has made a success of life despite obstacles, without any drugs or psych “help”?
Do you know of anyone who has made a success of life despite obstacles, without any drugs or psych “help”?
I am looking for actual examples of people who have overcome tough obstacles in life without psychiatry or drugs. I have seen many self-help guides and I am not looking for advice, but for real-life people who have had it rough and have overcome the problems – without pharma and psychiatric “help”.

Especially where drugs, psych treatment or even instituionalization was advised but was refused or avoided.

And, whoever you are.. not to sound trite, you’re awesome! (Not to beat up on anyone else, but your particular accomplishments in the face of all the pressure to take a pill are really very significant.)

Best answer:

Answer by RoxyT
I think John Nash. He was mentaly ill, schizophrenia, he was also a math guy he has won a noble prize. when they first became aware of his condition they started with electro shock therapy and pills then i think he stoped and he and his wife pulled through it together. do some research first though just to make sure

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