The “Cheers” actress had a lively discussion about psychiatric medication on Twitter over the weekend.
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The Million Dollar Smile: My Life with Bipolar Disorder
As many as 60 million people worldwide have bipolar disorder. Many of those people, like me, lead productive, happy lives.
Lake Bell Details Traumatic Home Birth To Destigmatize Psychiatric Meds
“I barely take Advil but I was like, this is absolutely imperative in order for me to function.”
Patients, Psychiatrists Share Their Experience With Treating Depression
From medication to exercise, patients and psychiatrists get candid about their methods of treating depression.
I Tried “Medical” Marijuana in Sobriety, Here's What Happened
I was a destructive, chronic blackout drinker for years; marijuana, on the other hand, always seemed like a potential safe zone.
Stopping Psych Meds as a Form of Self-Sabotage
It’s impossible to explain to someone who’s never had suicidal thoughts what it feels like to be in a space where the only option you think you have to end your suffering is death.
"Wear Your Meds" Buttons Help Fight Stigma Against Mental Health
Creator Laura Weiss hopes her pinback buttons can spark conversations and break down the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Can SSRIs Interfere With Opioid Pain Relief?
A new study examined whether patients who were on SSRIs received less pain relief from certain opioids.
Not Crazy: How I Overcame My Double Standard About Taking Psychiatric Medication
Women hold themselves to this standard where we’re supposed to be perfect. We all have our own image of what that should be, and it doesn’t involve taking psychiatric medication. I’m walking up Lexington Avenue towards the subway on a cold Manhattan winter day from my psychiatrist’s office. It’s a route I’ve walked for five… Continue reading Not Crazy: How I Overcame My Double Standard About Taking Psychiatric Medication
New Type of Antidepressant Could Be Game Changer
The new medication will reportedly deliver fast-acting relief for patients, who often need to wait four to six weeks to feel the effects of current anti-depressants. A fast-acting and innovative depression medication that works differently from drugs currently on the market received a positive result in clinical trials this week, clearing the way for the… Continue reading New Type of Antidepressant Could Be Game Changer