I want to find others to talk to who might be going through same experience as me....My life was turned upside down by a therapist and psychiatrist who overmedicated me....I am now off all meds - but I am still struggling day by day....mostly with myself not being the same as before I was prescribed these meds....
2006-11-21 05:46:52 · 3 answers · asked by Tina 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yeah, I have short term memory lost from taking too high a dose of topamax, that was 4 yrs. ago I've been through a lot but it's better now than then I'm still a case but not as all over the place as I was so hang in there it gets better with time, write things down it helps you feel better and try http://www.meetup.com and see if your city has any groups that may help in San Diego they have tons of them. Good luck!
2006-11-21 07:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. Butler ♥2 B♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Annemarie:
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. Unfortunately medication is NOT for everyone. It's prescribed too often by people who may mean well but who are not as well informed as they should be. Many phsyicians now get their information from drug manufacturers, not from independent third parties.
Take a look at www.psychtruth.org. If you are looking for in person assistance--they may be able to refer you to a capable clinician in your area.
Best of luck...drjm
2006-11-21 14:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any but you can still be happier than you ever were. Just focus on improving yourself. See site below for things you can do plus great, uplifting stories.
http://www.phifoundation.org/heal.html
2006-11-21 13:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋