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Giving Caregivers a Platform: Meagan, Mother of Matt

Mad in America

I knew in October of 2018 that Matt was in trouble during a phone call, when he told me in a cheerful voice that he had been to the ER for “mental health reasons” but was “fine.” In October 2019, during Matt’s move to a new apartment, I observed that Matt was emotionally paralyzed, unable to pack from lack of sleep.

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I Am Looking for People I Miss

Mad in America

I felt stupid with my women magazines, books and chocolate I had brought to her, with my pink Peugeot. She was on massive doses of anti-psychotics, while I was on none, only using Seroquel as a night sleep aid, taking 50-75 mg at night. Peer support is crucial in mental health system. No one has the same bipolar disorder.

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It’s Health’s Illusions I Recall, I Really Don’t Know Health at All

Mad in America

T here is a core concept shaping the ‘market’ in health, the concept of an assay, that few doctors or patients understand. This idea went nowhere, until a birth defect crisis triggered by thalidomide, a sleeping pill, struck. Drugs like mirtazapine improve appetite and sleep; this is a tonic effect.

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On Psychotherapeutic Literacy

Mad in America

Curiously, he seemed captivated by a few quotes from books I had jotted down in my diary, but our sessions continued to be a quiet standoff, a battle of nerves to see who would break the silence first. What I found in some books was as embarrassing as it was shameful. What if your client brought you a gift? So why did I give him gifts?

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When the Help Becomes Part of the Problem

Mad in America

I only had the clothing on my body, a folder, and a book. She ended the conversation by telling me that I could ask the staff for more sleeping medication if I needed it and that she’d see me the following day. I roomed with a Portuguese woman who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

Today's Content Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) Introduction to Insomnia 1 , 2 Insomnia(s) = condition(s) that result in inadequate quality or quantity of sleep, characterized by difficulties in 1 of the following: Falling asleep (sleep initiation). Staying asleep (sleep maintenance).

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Is Weed a Depressant? Understanding Marijuana’s Effects.

My Psychiatry

This article dives into the common signs of cannabiss effects, exploring how it might influence emotions, energy levels, and mental health. Whether you use weed recreationally, medically, or are simply curious, knowing its potential to impact mood and mental well-being is crucial. Mental health outcomes can also vary.