Tag Archives: Mental health medication

Arrested adjustment

Posted on May 23, 2016 by purplepersuasion

They always say the period after a hospital admission is a difficult one, but I didn’t expect it to go on and on being difficult. My mood was good in the first three weeks or so, which I at least partly … Continue reading →

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Don’t rock the boat!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by purplepersuasion

A week since my last post and I am still feeling stable. I’m beginning to answer, “How are you?” by saying that I am well, or even good. I still do it with a slight sense of trepidation. Is this … Continue reading →

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Polly Pharmacy? Who’s she?

Posted on January 29, 2015 by purplepersuasion

Today I’m reflecting on a comment. A few days ago a relative asked if I wanted a glass of wine with dinner; I declined, explaining it didn’t mix well with my meds. Someone else, overhearing this, expressed irritation that my … Continue reading →

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No Magic Fixes: the do’s and don’ts of mental health drugs

Posted on April 20, 2012 by purplepersuasion

Think back, if you can, to 1995. I’m 20 years old, and so far I’ve spent much of university life acutely depressed. I’ve somehow just about kept myself alive into my second year, and even managed to submit my essays … Continue reading →

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Prescription meds: my A-Z

Posted on August 19, 2011 by purplepersuasion

Every visit to the psychiatrist brings a trip to the pharmacy, and every trip to the pharmacy brings a 20-30 minute wait. I don’t begrudge the time, because the staff are so thorough and always make sure that my drugs … Continue reading →

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