The side effects of medications (mental health)

[@GabriellaMetelits]

I'm a nursing student and this was very informative for me! Thank you for sharing. I wish you the best in your health journey ❤️

[@Ghaidarafeeq]

Thank you for the informations!

[@EternalRecon]

My mom put me on pills when I was 5 and I'm still on them my life is ruined they ruined everything about me I'm never gonna be normal until the day I die you can thank my mom (sarcasm) I had a grandma who cared about me a lot She tried too get me off of them my mom did not listen even know she's used to be a nurse but she says she was on depressionts That has nothing to do with what's right for me she died a couple years later I was devastated my hope to getting off them was gone Thanks mom (sarcasm) ever since I had sleep paralysis deep messed up twisted nightmares voices in my head depression Feeling like somebody's watching me in my room anxiety constipation sinister thoughts smiling at important things like funerals Cause of the pills I was put on them cause my mom says I would watch the lightning mc queen movie over and over again and rocking a car Back and forth keep in mind my mom was in her 20s when she had me parents please dont make the same mistake to your children I'm 17 now and I still have the same side effect's as I did when I was 5 Give your child a chance to shine cause me I was normal for a change you need to listen to your child first Thanks for reading and I bid you good night

[@hw2050]

Mirtazipine was my favourite medication but I couldn’t cope with the constant hunger and weight gain so now I don’t take anything.

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry that you had weight gain and hunger, I totally get what you mean. Sometimes the side effects make you feel worse then the depression. Take care and thanks for commenting. Hugs x

[@cesarcahuis7445]

Hi how you doing now? What medications are you on right now?

[@matthewhughes3749]

if i am honest gem although it's been tough reducing the tablets under the Gps guidence i am gald i am doing it in the long term it will be of benefit but i am thankful To God that i never had a major depressive episode this time because it was reduced by 50mg and not 100 mg so that could be why but i have trouble concerntrating on like everything so that is my challenge right now hope you are well i know what it can be look to fall out with friends but once people relaise i am still overcoming bipolar then they seem to understand

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Matthew, good to hear from you. It can be challenging changing or reducing meds, but it sounds like you are coping well. I agree with the concentration, I have the same issue. Take care my friend. Hugs x

[@matthewhughes3749]

@@TheLittleBluePot thanks gem yeah i am doing better than i think sometimes so i know hope your well Gem you seem loads better nwo you have moved has that changed your relationship with your mum

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Thanks Matthew, I am feeling better. Massive hugs dude. Have a good week. Loves x

[@matthewhughes3749]

@@TheLittleBluePot big hugs to you as well Gem always in my prayers

[@sweetooth1967]

hi gem im on sertraline 200mg sexual dysfunction extreme fatigue (feeling flat) headaches (not now but for the first 6 months) citrolopram 40mg sexual dysfunction fatigue suicidal thoughts Bedranol 80mg manic moods heart palpitations

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Anthony, I'm sorry you have experienced so many side effects. The suicidal thoughts is the most worrying, I am shocked when meds that are supposed to help us make us feel worse and even make us feel suicidal or manic. I hope you find that the meds do help with your symptoms, best of luck managing the side effects and thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Take care and have a good week. Hugs x

[@Olly-1995]

Hi Gem, I take 100mg of sertraline, olazapine 10mg and pregablin 75mg, the side effects iv had are sexual disfunction at times, tiredness having days of not having a lot of energy to do things but this isn’t all of time, some days I need to push myself to do things

[@TheLittleBluePot]

Hi Oliver, I know what you mean about pushing yourself to do stuff. Thanks for telling me about your meds and side effects, it will really help others. Sorry you experience sexual dysfunction too. Hope you have had a good couple of weeks. Take care my friend. Hugs x

[@cesarcahuis7445]

Hi how are you doing now? Are you still on medication??