The media portrays medication as personal failure, dependency, an attempt to be ‘fixed’.This damaging stigma makes people ashamed of antidepressants.
Continuing Education and Artificial Nutrition
I stockpiled artificial nutrition. Voices ordered me to take all the medication I could find, or I would have to fortify my home against the police.
My Bipolar Journal – Entry 1
For the first time, I’ve been administered medication in the morning in conjunction with my bedtime meds. This is making me somewhat hazy.
Psychiatric medications and the myths surrounding them
Psychological tools are a big help in coping. But many people do need medication to lead a normal day-to-day life. It can play a big part in your recovery.
Rejected and/or “kicked-out” of treatment
At the E&R, I was taken into a room and told I was no longer welcome. No plan was in place – no doctor, no meds, no treatment.
My battle with medication
I thought I could get well all by myself. I couldn’t. I fell into a dark depression. AGAIN. I hadn’t learned. I felt unable to move.
Be a Victor Not a Victim
You only take one or two more than what the bottle says. After all, you are in pain, and the doctor gave you the meds, so how can they be dangerous?
How I became 1 in 4
I was working hard, really hard! Working late, thinking about work, dreaming about work, worrying, suddenly it all mattered far too much. I became 1 in 4.
The Symptom of Depression Nobody Talks About
Panic struck me. ‘Where the hell am I?!’ Everything looked foreign. What happened last night? Then my dog appeared. It was my house. How did I forget?
What to expect when starting antidepressants
The first few months, think of yourself as a poorly sick caterpillar in a cocoon, resting, ready to emerge. Keep on telling yourself it will pass.
13 Things You Should Know About Taking Antidepressants
‘Are you off your meds?’ is the most annoying question ever. We still have emotions and get sad or angry – it doesn’t mean we’re not taking our medication.
A Letter to My Anti Dee Present – Mister E. Fex. Sir
Dear Mister E Fex. Sir, I hate that I love you, I love you, I hate you! We have been off and on for about three years now. You see, Elle A. hooked us up…