Updates on my nephrologist visits, symptoms/side effects related (or not) to my lithium dose, vague details on my personal life since being cast aside by my ex-guy, and some fretting about a Seattle trip and my PTSD.
Continue reading “Personal Update – Cause and Effect”Personal Update – The Fallout
“My guy” is no longer my guy. The lithium reduction has had an effect on my side effect symptoms, and I express some self-deprecation and discouragement about myself as a person.
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The latest personal update is on a recent medication change due to lithium toxicity–it covers my side effects and how the medication change has affected them.
Continue reading “Personal Update – Lithium Toxicity”Personal Update – SSI Appeal Denial (And Why?)
This is just a recount of my most recent denial, which was a straight-up abuse of their power–right after the ALJ’s unlawful decision in my case. That is also explained here.
Continue reading “Personal Update – SSI Appeal Denial (And Why?)”A Year in Reflection
Just me rambling about how my year of being 24 was. Mostly good moments except for the bad ones. I include a humble request if you would like to make my 25th birthday even better. Be sure to visit my helpful links page to support me.
Continue reading “A Year in Reflection”Personal Update – Antipsychotic Change
My PCP suspects I may have developed sleep apnea at some point, and this has caused my psychiatrist to change up my antipsychotic, which acts somewhat as a sedative for me. What will happen next is a mystery…
Continue reading “Personal Update – Antipsychotic Change”Episode 47 – Different Mental Health Professionals
There are significant but subtle differences between these four mental health professionals: psychiatrist; psychiatric nurse practitioner; psychologist; and therapist. While they are closely related, they come with different qualifications, certifications, and treatments.
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