The Drug: Zoloft Why were they put on this medication: Insomnia Was informed consent given? No Were you aware of the dangers? NO Potential drug induced symptoms?No Adverse reactions? No Were there problems in the relationship before the drug was started? No, Did Your personal relationship change? Yes Was your loved one withdrawn? Yes, Making…
In 2017, my husband went to his primary care physician for a routine checkup. He’d always struggled with being underweight despite years of effort, and at the time, he was also feeling depressed and experiencing chronic joint pain. He was working two jobs with no days off, constantly exhausted and hurting. The solution offered? Paxil—for…
Read about Helena’s experience coming off of Venlafaxine/Effexor.
The Drug: Paxil Why were they put on this medication: Weight gain and slight depression Was informed consent given? No Were you aware of the dangers? NO Potential drug induced symptoms?None Adverse reactions? No Were there problems in the relationship before the drug was started? No, After taking the drug, extreme women seeking behavior on…
When Drug Induced Symptoms are Missed. Many drug induced symptoms mimic the very conditions antidepressants are meant to treat. The leads doctors and patients to believe the “illness is worsening” when in fact, it could be a reaction to the prescription drugs. As has been reported, many patients are told they have treatment resistant ___…
If you’re confused, hurt, or wondering what changed in your relationship, you’re not alone. This space was created for spouses, partners, and loved ones who’ve felt a shift and are beginning to ask why. This is a safe place to begin understanding.
The risk of taking an antidepressant for your grief. A cautionary tale about antidepressants. Growing up, we had close family friends who were like grandparents to me. They were the kind of couple people admire—together for over 60 years, deeply connected, and full of warmth. I looked up to them all my life. When the…
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