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Taking anti-depressants, anti-psychotic and mood stabilisersIt feels like being really tired all the time...but it makes me feel less emotional
Taking olanzapineIt is scary, starting a drug, especially one that holds various negative associations
Taking Mirtazapine and Amitriptyline: Sophie's storyI would've liked to have known it was used to treat a mental health condition and not "headaches" like I was originally told.
Taking Ritalin to treat ADHDIt really helps me to focus on stuff
The pros and cons of mental health medicationDoctors always tell you not to come off your medication suddenly but don't always tell you why... I found out the hard way
Mental health medication and the side effectsI felt quite zombie-like, then as my body gradually got used to it, I started to feel back to normal
Taking VenlafaxineIt felt weird having this tablet inside of you...
Taking Sertraline for anxietyI have been put on them for a reason and the willingness to try is just as important as any help given.