Tag Archives: Psychotropics drugs

The naked brain

Posted on June 9, 2016 by purplepersuasion

Ever wanted to run off to a cave and hide for a couple of weeks? Today it was agreed that after everything I described in my last post, my symptoms are “clearly iatrogenic” (medically induced) and “clearly intolerable” and that … Continue reading →

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I don’t ask for the moon

Posted on September 20, 2015 by purplepersuasion

So here I am in this… zone. It’s a zone that I’ve been in before, although not for as long this in years. I’m scared to write about it actually in case drawing attention to it bursts the bubble. I’m … 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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A matter of opinion: are all views on mental health equally valid?

Posted on November 16, 2014 by purplepersuasion

A couple of weeks ago I took Guardian journalist Hannah Jane Parkinson for the headline, “Samaritans Radar is a crude tool for flagging suicide risks – but it will save lives”. I baulked at the word “will” in the face … Continue reading →

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Everywhere you go

Posted on July 27, 2013 by purplepersuasion

I’ve been quiet for the last couple of week because I have been away on holiday. As some of you will have seen on Twitter, I was pretty anxious before we left. I knew my partner had taken great care … 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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