A Felt Sense of Safety – From Disassociation to Embodiment
Mad in America
APRIL 12, 2024
I arrived at my 18 th birthday 20 pounds overweight, insecure, and foggy, thanks to Depakote and Zyprexa. It was the perfect way to start my senior year of high school. My lovely psychiatrist, Dr. Volls, advised me on the concept of “mood management.” I depended on her expertise to keep me out of crisis, while the medication kept me grounded, sleeping, and helped me forget.
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