The Drug: Lexapro Why were they put on this medication: Anxiety and Depression 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? Yes Did Your personal relationship change? Yes Was your loved one withdrawn?…
The Drug: Zoloft- scroll down for the UPDATE Why were they put on this medication: “Depression” due to pregnancy about a month prior to giving birth to our first baby. Was informed consent given? No The OB whipped out the prescription pad and I was never made aware nor was my wife of the dangers…
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 Yes Was your loved one withdrawn?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…
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.
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