The hardest thing to deal with, is when we’re told that we’re going to have to put up with some of our symptoms for months more. Depression is a hopeless illness, in that we lose hope. How to hold on[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This is a constant refrain for us who take psychological drugs. Are we too dependent? Should we stop? Can we stop? What happens if we stop? Please let me stop? But if we look at it the right way, we’ll[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
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…
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…
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…