topic Psych appointment & the perils of new medications in Treatments, health professionals and therapies

Psych appointment & the perils of new medications

JustTiffanyxo — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:29:22 GMT

So, I'm back. Still here, just busy with work. So thought I'd write a post now that I have days off. I'd also like to talk about something that probably not a lot of people would not even dare talk about in a public forum.

I had another psych appointment this morning, very expensive might I add, even with the medicare rebate...and I told her I had stopped taking the newly prescribed meds (and before you all start, they were only prescribed to help me sleep, I gave them a try and they made things worse for me, multiple awakenings and finding it hard to fall back asleep), and the new drugs made me eat like there was no tomorrow, every thing I saw (food wise) I wanted to eat. I just wanted to eat. All of the time. Now we all know how terrible those consequences can be (ladies) don't we. Those were the first two reasons why I stopped taking the new med.

The final reason however, some people may take offence to, but, I am a nurse and there are no boundaries I will not criss when it comes to the human body. Ok, so you want to know what it is??? Do YOU?

CONSTIPATION!!! Oh. My. God. I had/have never felt so uncomfortable in all my life. And it certainly wasn't helping things when all I wanted to do was eat. My brain said EAT EAT EAT!!! But my poor bowel said for the love of god woman, STOP EATING, we are backed up enough!!!!!

Too far? I'm sorry if you think so.

But it's a topic I'd thought I'd bring up, I don't think it's talked about as much as it should be, that it's a common side effect of A LOT OF MEDICATIONS, and I mean A LOT!

I also thought that hey, we are all feeling down, that's why we are here, so I thought I'd make a humorous, light hearted post. Even if I can get a giggle or even a smile from you when you are reading this, my job is done. (One condition of course, I'd love it if you read this post and smile, comment and say you did, I'd love to know.)

Over and out!

Psych appointment & the perils of new medications

Neil_1 — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 21:39:37 GMT

Hi Tiffany

Yes, you created a smile for me. So thank you.

And now you probably know this already, but lots of good quality fibre and drink loads of water. That should hopefully create some kind of release mechanism for you.

Of course failing that, pop down 50g of ‘out-of-date’ chicken breast and that’ll get things cleared out in less than 24 hours. Of course with that method, it also removes some depressive symptoms as well, because you’re so damn crook, you’re mind goes on the blink for those agonizing hours that you’re suffering from food poisoning.

Cheers

Neil

Psych appointment & the perils of new medications

White_Rose — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:39:27 GMT

Dear Tiffany and Neil

How can I add to your comments. They both made me chuckle, although with somewhat of a wry smile for the reality of life.

Tiffany, never have a colonoscopy.

Mary

Psych appointment & the perils of new medications

JustTiffanyxo — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 12:36:21 GMT

Love your comment Mary!

NOTE TO SELF: NEVER GET COLOOSCOPY!

Tiffany