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Taking Lorazepam for Anxiety: Ellie's StoryI was introduced to Lorazepam in hospital as a ‘last resort’.
Taking Setraline, Diazepam and Mirtazpine: Clare's storyThe medication my doctor prescribed me has helped me to ease back into everyday life.
Taking Psych Meds from GCSE to Graduation: Tay's StoryI have taken about eight different medications over the past five years as I battle my diagnoses
Taking Olanzapine and Sertraline: Elizabeth's storyAfter a couple of weeks my sleeping patterns regulated to how they had been before I began the medication
Taking Risperidone to treat Psychosis: Andrew's storyThe key with any medication is it has to be reviewed regularly and you need to be educated as to its purpose
Taking Fluoxetine and Mirtazapine: Rachel's storyAnd to me that was almost the scariest thing - I knew nothing about this medication at all, or any of my supposed conditions
I take Propranolol for anxiety: Rachel's storyPropranolol has the beneficial effect of de-stressing my body and making me feel less tense and wound-up
Taking Propranolol for anxiety: Katy’s storyChanging medication can be scary, especially when you don't know what the consequences will be
Treating bipolar, depression and anxietyIf I could go back in time to before I started taking meds, I would tell myself to persevere as things will get better, even if it doesn’t feel that way.
Taking Fluoxetine, Risperidone and SertralineI was grumpy when I came off the medication but my weight went back to normal
Taking Zopiclone for extreme emotional distressI now have more independence and confidence as I know I can manage myself better and have control over my mental health.
Taking Melatonin, Fluoxetine and SertralineI think it’s really important to understand that medications aren’t a ‘one size fits all’ type of thing.