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I've been taking olanzapine 2.5mg for nearly a year. I've gained alot of weight. I've been reading about haloperidol which doesn't increase weight. What do others think?
I came in about a year ago and I'm so happy I found this site. I can talk to people about the problems I can't talk to anyone else about. People I live with try to understand but they don't. I can't… read more
Hi. I suffer from major depression and anxiety and have suicidal thoughts nearly every day and I am wondering if ECT would be right for me. I'm on clonazepam aka klonopin for my anxiety and it seems to work quite well though I know they don't recommend taking it long term. I take a low dose of abilify and take 150mg of Zoloft each morning for my depression and I'm not sure if either 1 is working
Who do i talk to about the possibility of ECT? I see my psychiatrist for the first time tomorrow… read more
For me, ECT saved my life. I was diagnosed with Clinical/Severe Depression in 1997. Doctors had me try several different medicines but none helped ease my symptoms. This went on for three years. My… read more
If you work with a support worker how do you want them to support you towards your recovery and wellness?
I have 2 support workers
I throw myself into deep cleaning every room in house and my yard
I've never experienced any adverse reactions but you might want to ask your doctor if you're concerned.
Talk to people. I tell my sons and some friends who won’t freak out but just listen to me and then they help me to see why that’s not an option.
I am attending an appointment with my doctor tomorrow to discuss options for medication to help with my depression, anxiety and disassociation related symptoms. When setting up this appointment they told me to look into the different options myself and see which I believe will be the best option for myself.
So I was wondering what are people's personal opinions on the subject and what was the best form of treatment for you?
Medication, therapy, especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Support from family. Reading up to date articles and publications on the subject. Joining support groups like this one.
Side effects
I looked it up on google and it does have an effect on antidepressants. However, it doesn't tell us if the antidepressants don't work or the epi-pen doesn't work. I'd ask a doctor about it, and about… read more