October 2, 2018 Prescription drugs? Natural supplements? Many people with mental illness take prescription drugs, but there's also the option of natural supplements. This post explores the dilemma between prescription medications and natural alternatives for anxiety relief. #anxiety#medication#mental illness#natural anxiety relief#side effects
August 30, 2018 Serotonin syndrome Recently, I’ve been going through a medication adjustment which involved anti-depressants, and I ended up with having to deal with Serotonin syndrome. #diagnosis#diet#medication#side effects
July 11, 2016 Long time, no update. Here’s what’s new… A long-overdue update about what's been happening lately - dealing with stress, remodeling projects, bipolar disorder symptoms, and medication side effects. #bipolar disorder#hallucinations#medication#mental illness#schizoaffective disorder#therapy
September 2, 2015 Risperidone causing lack of sleep A short post about experiencing lack of sleep as a side effect of Risperidone medication, written both for personal reference and to help others who may have the same issue. #does risperidone help you sleep#medication#opinion#risperdal for sleep#risperdal for sleeping#risperdal sleep#risperidone for sleep#risperidone for sleep aid#risperidone sleep#side effects#sleep#why take risperidone at night
August 8, 2015 After 2 years, I'm back on medication After taking a 2-year break from psychiatrists, therapists, and medication due to a bad experience with Seroquel, my symptoms worsened. This is the story of getting back on track - the ER visit, finding a primary care doctor, and finally seeing a psychiatrist who prescribed Lamictal. #anxiety#bipolar disorder#difficulty concentrating#doctor#medication#psychiatrist#racing thoughts
August 8, 2015 Bad experience with Seroquel, and a suicide attempt A personal account of a suicide attempt while taking Seroquel, including the negative side effects, the overdose experience, hospitalization, and long-term consequences. #bipolar disorder#consequences#medication#overdose#side effects#suicide#suicide attempt
August 6, 2015 More about my stay in a mental hospital A personal account of being hospitalized in a mental institution, including the initial feelings, experiences with psychiatrists, group therapy, and the journey toward accepting a bipolar disorder diagnosis. #bipolar disorder#history#medication#mental institute#psychiatrist
