I take enough medicine to knock out a horse (seroquel, lamictal, ativan). But nothing will ease these images. I keep my Bible in my bed and pray during the night to try and comfort me. I talk to my psych doc and therapist, but it seems there is not much I can do to make them...
There are signs to look for: They are very good at making you feel you can't survive without them. I at the end had a complete nervous breakdown and thought I was going to die. I am going to therapy and just keep picking myself up and dusting myself off. I have PTSD. I have ...
The meds may include both over-the Counter (OTC) medication, herbal medication, or prescription medication. This is because some drugs may counteract with others or even some may worsen your anxiety. Be proud of yourself: Most people beat themselves up when they don’t achieve perfection. This...
Then I was locked up on a psych ward for five days. At first I refused treatment on the grounds that they had no business locking me up, and that I preferred the medical advice of my own doctor whose diagnosis I trusted. Although anyone would be angry in this situation, and the law...
So, yeah…I take psych meds. So what? The Stigma Behind Medication Currently, I take 20mg of Paxil, 150mg of Lamictal, and 150mg of Wellbutrin daily. I take 1mg of Klonopin on an as needed basis, which is usually a couple times a week. I don’t have any intention of getting off...
What are Paranoid Delusions? Discussion Comments Byanon343679— On Aug 01, 2013 My husband's son has paranoid psych0phrenia. He has been hospitalized several times. He just got out a few months ago and is headed there again. He will not take his medicine. He calls us at all times of ...
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Psych Drugs Kill vs Psych Drugs Save Lives. What if Both Are True? | Mad In AmericaSometimes I happen upon folks talking about the work on Beyond Meds when I'm out and about on the internets. The other day for example I found a google group full of people who were largely inspired ...
High levels of adrenaline in the blood can lead to insomnia and jittery nerves, and are often an indicator of chronic stress. Medical Uses First synthesized in 1904, adrenaline is a common treatment for anaphylaxis, also known as anaphylactic shock. It can be quickly administered to people ...
These meds, also called cyclic antidepressants, were among the first antidepressants created and work to affect the neurotransmitters that communicate with brain cells. They’re not used as often now as they were once because of unpleasant side effects. Potential common side effects are: drowsiness,...