Comments: 03-14-2008 Media Madness
If you are wondering why the media is completely ignoring the Lilly Zyprexa case, I would say it is just a repeat of the 1990's when the Prozac Wesbecker case was running about the same time as the O.J. Simpson case. Simpson was the top story and nobody noticed the Lilly Wesbecker case.
As it turns out, O.J. Simpson was on a double dose of Prozac at the time of the murders [it is listed on www.ssristories.com - fourth down after the school shootings, the 'won' cases and the Journal Articles]. This was made known by O.J. Simpson's agent, Mike somebody, can't remember his name but it is in the media article on SSRI Stories.
The media has to play to the celebrities in order to get readers, I guess. Still, Spitzer and O.J. were only two people whereas the Lilly Wesbecker case and the Lilly Zyprexa case will effect literally millions of people.
If the Lilly Wesbecker case was THE trial of the 20th Century, the Lilly Zyprexa case is probably THE trial of the 21st Century.
Posted by Rosie at March 14, 2008 01:38 PM
weekend music youtube request if it exists, i'm kinda like needing some Kentucky Prozac; i need 'one bourbon, one scotch and one beer'.
please!
Posted by Stephany at March 14, 2008 02:58 PM
I admit to being delighted to see Liz Spikol thinking along these lines. Maybe it will be the first step in rethinking her reliance on so many prescription medications. She's a talented and gifted journalist and maybe her treatment is allowing her to function at a high level. But I have concerns for her long term well being.
Posted by Sara at March 16, 2008 01:07 PM
i think that's great news about the fundraiser and i hope it keeps going. thanks for all of the hard work and long hours.
Posted by Stephany at March 18, 2008 06:18 PM