@Piobaire , I wonder if her therapist has some advice on how to handle things When you are dealing with someone who had genuine paranoia, my...
There are some big political differences, I wonder if that is part of it
I'd probably go with professional advice on this one. Is your mate in therapy?
The off-meds issue is a common one. "I feel great, what do I need meds for?" usually leads to disaster. I wonder if she could write a letter to...
Sorry that you're going through this. I think there are some medications that are sometimes prescribed for eating disorders. You could also try...
I hope it'll be ok Jen Has your doctor said what to expect about the recovery process? I hope it will be quick.
A lot of people report that an antidepressant may stop working after a while, or that higher and higher doses are needed to get results. It's not...
Thanks Zen :)
Thanks Pete and Candy :)
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That's awful news Jen, sorry to hear that.
@Piobaire , I just updated my threads on alternative treatments and self-treatment methods Alternative Treatments for Physical and Mental...
If resources for your country aren't available here, or a link is broken, please feel free to ask on the forums, and folks may be able to help you...
These links have some info on sleep hygiene. I haven't tried out all of the methods, but they sound reasonable. CDC - Sleep Hygiene Tips - Sleep...
These self-treatment methods are focused on depression, insomnia, and anxiety, but may be relevant to other conditions. Acupressure self-massage,...
This is an article on the NIH website about treating a number of pain conditions, including osteoarthritis of the knee...
A few more studies about acupuncture... https://www.nih.gov/news-events/new...es-effective-treatment-common-pain-conditions This is an article...
While there are many alternative treatments, I'm primarily familiar with acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Among alternative...
Medications If you are at risk for a suicide attempt, it's probably a good idea to take some medication, at least until you're no longer feeling...
Yes, but I tested negative
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