Foom. Sometimes, new stuff is fun, even in depression. But not often.
Comment
Exploring Healrizons.
10 comics.
Unseen Caller
Dec05
Psychiatrists aren’t mind readers. Talk to them honestly about your medicines and the side effects. That’s the only way you can both reach a good titration level for your medication. Psychiatrists like most other doctors, simply want to help you[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This conversation didn’t really happen. But something similar to it did. Not everyone is as fortunate to have such a stalwart support to encourage them, and be with them. But the issue of medication cuts across all areas of life,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Medication Admission
Dec05
No one I know doesn’t have this internal struggle with medication. It’s super scary, especially as it affects the brain, and we feel ourselves sleepier, or zombiefied, or something. I’m not going to say that it’s easy to face these[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Open Brain Conversation
Dec05
Dr Phil returns! There isn’t a quick fix for depression, much as we wish for it. There isn’t any way to measure the exact amount of chemicals in the brain. Doctors have to work with patients to establish the baseline[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last of this series of three informational comics. You’ll see Dave again soon. It’s important to stress the importance of all three components even if the details of each person’s treatment plan will be different.
Second in this series. It’s important to know the interplay of the components that aid recovery.
First in a series of three informational comics. This is pretty important stuff ok? Fine. The fun stuff returns after that. Oh and I must acknowledge that a brother in Christ who’s a medical professional helped me vet this series.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Diagnosis
Dec05
A common theme among patients is that diagnoses are just labels. They might be, but they are the starting point to treatment. Different diagnoses mean different treatment options, so a wrong diagnosis can be disastrous especially if there are suicidal[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Doctor Doctor
Dec05
Those who know me well will understand the glee I experienced drawing this one. I love sardonic humour. So much fun trying to draw Dave’s reaction. That being said, our doctors should tell us the truth wherever possible. No one[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…