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[USS Monitor]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

That's a big mess of medications, but it's pretty clear that what you were on before wasn't getting the job done, so... Here's to hoping the new meds work better.

[Lady Scylla]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

That's.... fun.

Just, who the fuck even committed to that fuck up anyways?

The State. Im on indigemt care because I cant get anything else. (I live in a GOP state so Obamacare and medicaid expansion didnt go well)

But yep. Both docs before were assistants which explains a lot.

[Lady Scylla]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

That's a big mess of medications, but it's pretty clear that what you were on before wasn't getting the job done, so... Here's to hoping the new meds work better.

Yeah, Im hoping so. As a precaution, the SO will be giving me my meds for sometime so I dobt have access just in case I get any funny ideas. Especially since Ive no clue how thisll effect me.

[Sungai Pusat]

That's.... fun.

Just, who the fuck even committed to that fuck up anyways?

The State. Im on indigemt care because I cant get anything else. (I live in a GOP state so Obamacare and medicaid expansion didnt go well)

But yep. Both docs before were assistants which explains a lot.

Fun.

(Fucking hells)

[Dahon]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

[Sungai Pusat]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

I had asked my psychiatrist at one point, on that note (I mean, she's not someone personal; it's more that I set up an appointment whenever and it's usually available more every month), and she had said that usually, that's not an option that would be given unless the symptoms were serious enough to warrant them.

Perhaps her symptoms are bad enough to warrant it or maybe the mental health infrastructure is just that shitty to the extent that this is the only available help she will ever get.

[Lady Scylla]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

Cant. I have to see the clinic and doctors indigent specifies. Anyone else and I have to pay out of pocket and they wont cover it.

[Lady Scylla]

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

I had asked my psychiatrist at one point, on that note (I mean, she's not someone personal; it's more that I set up an appointment whenever and it's usually available more every month), and she had said that usually, that's not an option that would be given unless the symptoms were serious enough to warrant them.

Perhaps her symptoms are bad enough to warrant it or maybe the mental health infrastructure is just that shitty to the extent that this is the only available help she will ever get.

Its that shitty. I didnt even have a case manager for a month.

[Philjia]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

On the upside, all being well, you won't be a danger to yourself.

Then again, mental health medication is not an exact science, so if anything doesn't feel right you're allowed to make a fuss, because your life might depend on it.

[Sungai Pusat]

I had asked my psychiatrist at one point, on that note (I mean, she's not someone personal; it's more that I set up an appointment whenever and it's usually available more every month), and she had said that usually, that's not an option that would be given unless the symptoms were serious enough to warrant them.

Perhaps her symptoms are bad enough to warrant it or maybe the mental health infrastructure is just that shitty to the extent that this is the only available help she will ever get.

Its that shitty. I didnt even have a case manager for a month.

.....yay.

A part of me almost laughed at that, I don't know why. Could be a defence mechanism.

[Lady Scylla]

Its that shitty. I didnt even have a case manager for a month.

.....yay.

A part of me almost laughed at that, I don't know why. Could be a defence mechanism.

I find it funny in a way as well. And people wonder why guys shoot up places that had some sort of issue, people arent getting the help they need. I make about $4800/month. My meds right now, and alone, would cost me about $2400 without indigent. These new meds, itd probably cost me around $5000 or more if I didnt have what insurance I did. Its nuts.

[Esternial]

That's.... fun.

Just, who the fuck even committed to that fuck up anyways?

The State. Im on indigemt care because I cant get anything else. (I live in a GOP state so Obamacare and medicaid expansion didnt go well)

But yep. Both docs before were assistants which explains a lot.

You'd still expect an assistant to know the difference and effects of a direct release capsule and delayed release.

Hope this regimen helps. I know how hard it can be to actually stick to regularly taking your anti-depressants if you don't even have energy to get out of bed in the morning.

[Philjia]

.....yay.

A part of me almost laughed at that, I don't know why. Could be a defence mechanism.

I find it funny in a way as well. And people wonder why guys shoot up places that had some sort of issue, people arent getting the help they need. I make about $4800/month. My meds right now, and alone, would cost me about $2400 without indigent. These new meds, itd probably cost me around $5000 or more if I didnt have what insurance I did. Its nuts.

The US's (You are in the US, right?) healthcare system appals me.

[USS Monitor]

Also on the topic of dream, Im going to have so much fun in a week. So, I found out that the last two psychs I saw werent even doctors but just assistants...

Now that I have an actual doctor, he says some of my issues are because of me being not properly medicated. So, since I have bipolar disorder, I was taking two lithium at night, and paxil in the morning. My mania seemed like it was gone, but I was and have been constantly depressed. Turns out that I was on direct release lithium which meant it was wearing off and making me rapidly cycle between meh and depressed everyday.

So now theyre going to throw me on Prozac and Lithium extended in the morning. Lithium direct in the evening and trazadone for sleep. And gabonpentin as needed for anxiety.

Ive a feeling my dreams and mood are going to be fucked for awhile.

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

Some people legitimately need meds, and there's nothing wrong with using them if you need them. You just need to make sure you're getting meds that actually work for you.

When I was on meds, it took a couple of tries to get them right, but once I did get the right medication, it worked great.

[Lady Scylla]

I find it funny in a way as well. And people wonder why guys shoot up places that had some sort of issue, people arent getting the help they need. I make about $4800/month. My meds right now, and alone, would cost me about $2400 without indigent. These new meds, itd probably cost me around $5000 or more if I didnt have what insurance I did. Its nuts.

The US's (You are in the US, right?) healthcare system appals me.

I am. NHS is so much better. I wish I was with my cousin in the UK.

[Esternial]

I find it funny in a way as well. And people wonder why guys shoot up places that had some sort of issue, people arent getting the help they need. I make about $4800/month. My meds right now, and alone, would cost me about $2400 without indigent. These new meds, itd probably cost me around $5000 or more if I didnt have what insurance I did. Its nuts.

The US's (You are in the US, right?) healthcare system appals me.

I'm more affronted by the pharmaceutical industry, myself.

[Sungai Pusat]

.....yay.

A part of me almost laughed at that, I don't know why. Could be a defence mechanism.

I find it funny in a way as well. And people wonder why guys shoot up places that had some sort of issue, people arent getting the help they need. I make about $4800/month. My meds right now, and alone, would cost me about $2400 without indigent. These new meds, itd probably cost me around $5000 or more if I didnt have what insurance I did. Its nuts.

...jesus.....

Honestly, a part of me wants to comment on how insane it is that someone making 4.8k a month would need to find themselves as being indigent, except I go to the polyclinic (Government run clinic here) because the local clinics have gotten more expensive over time to the point where, apparently at least, I have no clue about how the people living here can afford it.

And it also just makes sense in general because of how the pharmaceutical industry works in general, as much as it isn't entirely their fault due to the risks associated with the industry to begin with...

[Philjia]

The US's (You are in the US, right?) healthcare system appals me.

I am. NHS is so much better. I wish I was with my cousin in the UK.

The NHS is creaky and permanently on the brink of collapse, but not because it's a flawed concept. I'm so thankful for it.

[Philjia]

The US's (You are in the US, right?) healthcare system appals me.

I'm more affronted by the pharmaceutical industry, myself.

I hate big pharma, and I hate that the US government has built a system perfectly designed to let big pharma exploit people.

[Lady Scylla]

Well... good Lord. Now I'm no expert in mental health problems but just loading you up with drugs week in and week out just reads wrong to me.

Have you gone out and taken a second opinion from some other mental health specialist? Asked if there are other therapeutic options available?

Just don't die on us, yo. As glib and pathetic as this sounds (especially coming from me), that would be bad.

Some people legitimately need meds, and there's nothing wrong with using them if you need them. You just need to make sure you're getting meds that actually work for you.

When I was on meds, it took a couple of tries to get them right, but once I did get the right medication, it worked great.

They tried me on Latuda first, I had akithesia so bad that I was terrified of ever taking another med again. Then they tried abilify and I had to call the ER after a bad reaction.

Also, yknow, putting someone thats not psychotic on antipsychotics is... Well.

[Sungai Pusat]

I am. NHS is so much better. I wish I was with my cousin in the UK.

The NHS is creaky and permanently on the brink of collapse, but not because it's a flawed concept. I'm so thankful for it.

Yeah, I think that's the issue when people point to such organisations and goes "Look, government doesn't work!"

Using an analogy that I picked up when I was still a libertarian, you can't start with someone who was well to begin with, make them sick and then decry them as having always been sick, therefore they should've always stayed in bed when they weren't ill before.

[USS Monitor]

Some people legitimately need meds, and there's nothing wrong with using them if you need them. You just need to make sure you're getting meds that actually work for you.

When I was on meds, it took a couple of tries to get them right, but once I did get the right medication, it worked great.

They tried me on Latuda first, I had akithesia so bad that I was terrified of ever taking another med again. Then they tried abilify and I had to call the ER after a bad reaction.

Also, yknow, putting someone thats not psychotic on antipsychotics is... Well.

Oof... That sounds bad.

[Sungai Pusat]

Some people legitimately need meds, and there's nothing wrong with using them if you need them. You just need to make sure you're getting meds that actually work for you.

When I was on meds, it took a couple of tries to get them right, but once I did get the right medication, it worked great.

They tried me on Latuda first, I had akithesia so bad that I was terrified of ever taking another med again. Then they tried abilify and I had to call the ER after a bad reaction.

Also, yknow, putting someone thats not psychotic on antipsychotics is... Well.

I have only heard that that kind of shit is a major issue in America, apparently, particularly with how hard companies push certain medication onto people who have symptoms that feel indescribable.

So... yeah, I mean I have nothing here except "I can only sympathise, but not empathise."

[Lady Scylla]

They tried me on Latuda first, I had akithesia so bad that I was terrified of ever taking another med again. Then they tried abilify and I had to call the ER after a bad reaction.

Also, yknow, putting someone thats not psychotic on antipsychotics is... Well.

Oof... That sounds bad.

Yeah. If youre not psychotic, and they try to put you on those, get a different opinion. They have nasty withdrawal, can induce psychotic symptoms in people without psychosis, and cause temporary to permanent dystonic, parkonsinism, and extra-pyramidol disorders.

[Philjia]

Some people legitimately need meds, and there's nothing wrong with using them if you need them. You just need to make sure you're getting meds that actually work for you.

When I was on meds, it took a couple of tries to get them right, but once I did get the right medication, it worked great.

They tried me on Latuda first, I had akithesia so bad that I was terrified of ever taking another med again. Then they tried abilify and I had to call the ER after a bad reaction.

Also, yknow, putting someone thats not psychotic on antipsychotics is... Well.

"We're not just going to give you some wrong drugs, we're going to give you all of the wrong drugs."