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Hasn't yet, and this is in spite of the most earnest efforts on the part of my psychiatrists. Most of what is prescribed for my conditions have detrimental eff
by NoZebra120vClip 3y ago
Hasn't yet, and this is in spite of the most earnest efforts on the part of my psychiatrists.
Most of what is prescribed for my conditions have detrimental effects on cognition, such as brain fog, akathisia, homicidal ideations, extreme drowsiness and fatigue.
In fact, today I just quit two HBP meds due to their adverse side effects as listed above (they also cause depression, etc.)
These drugs are indeed designed to hamper cognition and keep you in bed all day. They are literally chemical restraints; they substitute for shackles and leg irons. They do not heal or cure any disease; in fact they can often cause the very symptoms they're supposed to suppress.
My rule of thumb is that if any drug hampers my ability to think or stay awake through a work day, then my right to work outweighs any imaginary benefits of those chemical restraints. I won't be sleeping my life away.
Oh, my conditions, you ask? They don't bother me, don't get in the way of a normal everyday life. When I do have an episode, there's not a drug invented that could prevent it.
I'm an intellectual worker: I earn money with my mind, and doing good work sharpens my mind, like quality singing strengthens my voice. I find dignity and self-worth in employment, and nobody will take that away from me.
- ddorian43 3y ago> Oh, my conditions, you ask? They don't bother me, don't get in the way of a normal everyday life. If the disorder doesn't lower you QoL then you dont suffer from it, so you don't need meds. > When I do have an episode, there's not a drug invented that could prevent it. Maybe, maybe not. But showing the disorder can explain a lot of stuff.
- ddorian43 3y agoWhat didorders and what medications?
- codingdave 3y agoIt is probably none of our business and not relevant to the bigger discussion. I can speculate the answers based on their writing style, but I don't think psycho-analyzing our fellow HN users is either respectful of each other, nor does it add anything constructive to the discussion.
- ddorian43 3y agoBelieve me, there can be life saving/altering constructing feedback on internet forums even from non-professionals. I know I've got it myself. Maybe they can get it too. But not today. Today is for complaining.
- NoZebra120vClip 3y ago[flagged]
- tucaz 3y agoThis a very nice example (well done!) of talking a lot and saying nothing!
- counterpartyrsk 3y agoThank you. I am prescribed some meds that could be effecting me.
- codingdave 3y agoI've seen this with family members as well. We've had terrific results by having open communication with health providers. Tell them if meds are working or not, if side effects cause problems or not. Most providers start with the standard answers for what meds should be tried, but there are other answers. You'll only hear those other answers, though, if you tell your provider that the first-line answers aren't right for you. Tell them all your complaints, big or small, and they can get you on a path that works.