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When I Stopped Taking My Medication
I have two medicines I take every morning—one for ADHD and another for other psychological problems (Anxiety, bipolar type II, etc.) Prescription drugs or any drug for that matter are never something you should stop taking without permission from your psychiatrist—or in this case, without admission to the psychiatric hospital. There has been a problem with the pharmacy involving my second medication which is an antipsychotic drug so, I have currently been off of it for over a week now. Coming off of antipsychotics suddenly like that can cause problems like a relapse of psychotic symptoms or the development of Tardive psychosis. I had an incident yesterday that I DID NOT START. Although, my mouth escalated to the point that there could’ve been a fight and I could’ve went to jail for murder if I wasn’t calmed down. As the people involved talked over each other to me, I was in a battle with my mind. I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t breathe. I just saw me with my hands around someone’s neck. It got so intense to the point where I was shaking and on the verge of an attack.
By Alandria Latson7 years ago in Psyche
My Meds Make Me Fat
I was never the size extra-extra-small that seems to be so idealized in Western society. In my earlier adult years I was around a size 8, and I was totally content with that. I never had any interest in dieting, and disagree with fad diets on principle, because I firmly believe that eating should be pleasurable and about healthfulness.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
ECT: The Real Story
There are a lot of myths out there about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), sometimes referred to as shock therapy, and quite a lack of accurate information. Probably the most common misperceptions come from the film One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, where ECT was essentially administered as a punishment, there was no anesthetic, and Jack Nicholson's character was incoherent afterwards. The reality of ECT is very different; it's a legitimate and very effective medical treatment, not a torture strategy.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Which Essential Oils Help with Anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world. In the United States, about 40 million people ages 18 and older report experiencing symptoms of anxiety regularly. That’s about 18 percent of the adult population.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Psyche
Don't Be Afraid. Top Story - January 2019.
Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other mental health issues plague our society today. I have not been untouched by them. I live, and have lived, with anxiety for years, perhaps even as early as kindergarten. I never questioned it, but in the past few years, I have come to notice it, and it's getting much worse. I experienced bouts of depression, episodes during high school, and again recently. I will be 22 at the end of the month. I have a lot of life left to be sad and afraid of, but I don't want to be anymore. And I don't want anyone else to be.
By Grace Campbell7 years ago in Psyche
Insight with Your Medication
Going to the psychiatrist for the first time can be intimidating. If you have never gone to the psychiatrist or you have but you recently changed to a new one, I have some advice for you to make things a bit easier. As a disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional. I'm just sharing my experiences as someone who uses these services to hopefully help people in a similar situation.
By Kendall Earl7 years ago in Psyche
Barriers to Mental Health Care for Mental Health Professionals. Top Story - November 2018.
The sad truth is that there are often considerable barriers for anyone to access mental health care. There are also some unique barriers that those who work as mental health care providers must face. As a mental health nurse, this has made things extra complicated for me when seeking out treatment.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Psyche
Psych 1
Walking through the double doors to Psych 1 was not as nerve-racking as I had expected. I originally envisioned a room full of noise, and overly medicated patients drooling over themselves in wheelchairs. Just like they show you in the movies. Instead, I was met with an empty room, and three Nurses. In the empty room, I could see that it had books, a television, crayons, and a door that led to the outside. Looking at the door, all I could see was my disheveled reflection in the window. I noticed there were no brown recliners, but there were leather sofas, and tables with connected metal seats. The nurses station was on my right, with a counter that was so high I could barely see over it. I was told by the nurse that I needed to be searched again, to be sure that I didn’t bring anything from the other hall that I wasn’t supposed to.
By Rachel Bonneval7 years ago in Psyche
