This one is the hardest for me to write. This drug wrecked my life and the life of my loved one. I have zero positive things to say about it nor the doctor who prescribed it and didn’t follow any type of protocol. A year later, it still breaks my…
There is a way to prevent deaths like Madisyn’s. She was living with her Dad and he heard her up in the early morning the day she died. Not knowing to check on her for suicidal ideation and her history on drugs he went to work. He came home later…
Learn all about Cymbalta from a trusted source, the manufacturer. Who better to know what these drugs that alter serotonin can do.
How much of your brain’s target receptors are still blocked at “low” doses of antidepressants and antipsychotics? Here’s what receptor occupancy studies show: •Duloxetine 5 mg → up to 44% of receptors blocked •Venlafaxine 2.4 mg → up to 34% of receptors blocked •Sertraline 10 mg → up to 49%…
“He was extremely anxious. He would be physically sick. He would be unable to leave the house.” Dylan, from Glasgow, was treated with the antidepressant Fluoxetine from the age of 16. But when he turned 18, his medication was changed to Sertraline. Within two months of his prescription change he…
Are you under the influence of an antidepressant? Did you know it was more than an antidepressant? Did you know there were Adverse reactions to watch for? Were you given informed consent? Was your loved one given informed consent? We’re gathering information- anonymously- unless you want to leave your name,…
It’s listed as a side effect but often ignored. Antidepressants give people who never really had much alcohol a thirst for more. This can create debillitating effects. We’ve seen it in our small group of Spouses of Loved one. All the medicated started getting “thirstier” for alcohol. What happens when…
If you google it, the top results will lie and tell you there isn’t a noticeable change in antidepressants and weight gain. They lie. You can visit any of the support groups and see all the people who will pop up and share how they have gain pounds and stones.…
Medicated’s eyes change- looking back you can see it. When you’re in it, it’s hard to see. They go from their natural color to dark to black. You can see it in those who have committed crimes while under the influence. Once you see it, it’s hard not to see…
Thousands have endured the same changes, not understanding what had happened in their life, until the dots were connected. I am the dot connector.