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]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-930 Dr. KC Sun, 13 Jul 2008 11:21:12 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-930 Dear Jodi Raven, You are absolutely correct when you say that every person’s chemistry is different and hence, why it is often difficult to find medications specific for individual needs. Getting past side effects can often be a huge challenge and the reason why so many people give up on finding the right medication which might have (given more time) eventually changed their lives. You are not alone. Many medications effect libido and ultimately relationships, but we have to make decisions in life that will be most beneficial for us. If we are not feeling mentally or emotionally right, how can we maintain a healthy relationship anyway? Just food for thought. Thank you for all your inspirational words that you have shared here. No, medication does not define who a person is. It is just medication as if you needed to take it for a heart condition or other physical condition. People often overlook emotional conditions because they are more covert than physical ones. That’s just not fair. Thank you for being gentle and kind to yourself. As you may notice, I use the words emotional condition (sometimes mental condition) rather than mental illness as I find it softer and less harsh sounding. That is just one doctor’s opinion. Experiencing anxiety or depression for instance, does not make a person “sick” or “diseased”. Only in need of help to treat the symptoms and come out on the other end a happy and healthier person all around. I’m so glad to have you here! Your words are eloquent and give readers hope and encouragement!! What you have written about me is most appreciated as well!! Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com www.GLCzone.com Dear Jodi Raven,

You are absolutely correct when you say that every person’s chemistry is different and hence, why it is often difficult to find medications specific for individual needs. Getting past side effects can often be a huge challenge and the reason why so many people give up on finding the right medication which might have (given more time) eventually changed their lives. You are not alone. Many medications effect libido and ultimately relationships, but we have to make decisions in life that will be most beneficial for us. If we are not feeling mentally or emotionally right, how can we maintain a healthy relationship anyway? Just food for thought.

Thank you for all your inspirational words that you have shared here. No, medication does not define who a person is. It is just medication as if you needed to take it for a heart condition or other physical condition. People often overlook emotional conditions because they are more covert than physical ones. That’s just not fair.

Thank you for being gentle and kind to yourself. As you may notice, I use the words emotional condition (sometimes mental condition) rather than mental illness as I find it softer and less harsh sounding. That is just one doctor’s opinion. Experiencing anxiety or depression for instance, does not make a person “sick” or “diseased”. Only in need of help to treat the symptoms and come out on the other end a happy and healthier person all around.

I’m so glad to have you here! Your words are eloquent and give readers hope and encouragement!! What you have written about me is most appreciated as well!!

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com
http://www.GLCzone.com

]]> By: Jodi Raven Hawk http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-925 Jodi Raven Hawk Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:20:22 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-925 I have been on medications now for 20 years. It was very hard for me to a social worker then not due to my mental status. It was NOT an easy process going through to find what worked, what did not. Everyone's brain chemistry is different. We react to medications differently. I researched my drugs for some of the side affects I REFUSED TO LIVE with and that IS YOUR CHOICE. At first one drug not only medicated me, I totally lost my libedo. That was not acceptable. The doctor would not listen so I took myself off the drug as it did end up affecting my relationship. I was almost kicked out of the mental health system for doing that. I was a bit stubborn back then, however, I have learned that you WORK WITH your doctor. If you know of a drug you have heard of discuss it with him/her. You will be surprised what will happen. When I volunteered at a homeless shelter it was for the mentally challenged. I had an education class on medications. It help those who could understand and some of them went to their doctors and discussed different medication options. The results were great for the doctors did not brush them off. Unfortunately I am going through medication changes again due to the drug I took, Chantix, as it did not mix with my medications well. The drug company FINALLY CAME OUT with the notice that those who are taking anti-depressive medications, or have a history of depression should not take this drug. So I am being patient. My doctor and I are looking for ways to increase my dopamine levels as Chantix blocks that and it changed my chemistry for the nuero path ways. What I guess I am trying to say, is that I totally agree with KC. DO NOT give up. The side affects suck, however, you will get to a place of balance again. Once balanced you can deal with life. Medication is just that, medication. It does not define you. You can do it. I am much better now. Still working on levels and cognitive processes, however, compared to before, WOW, what a difference. KC. as always, I commend your heart, your compassion, and your knowledge. You encourage those that need it, INCLUDING ME, give information without judgement. It is people like you that help in situations like this. It was a good reminder for myself and I am not a novice at medications. At first I did not want to "put on the suit" of mental illness, however, I learned it does not define who you are, neither do the medications you take to balance you out. KC. thank you so much for having a site like this. It is important. A place of NON JUDGEMENT in a world where mental "disease" is so judge. I can not impress on others how your words ring so true, how you doing this can help so many. You can live your dream. You can fly with the eagles. Medication can help balance you so that you can be all you can be. I have been on medications now for 20 years. It was very hard for me to a social worker then not due to my mental status. It was NOT an easy process going through to find what worked, what did not. Everyone’s brain chemistry is different. We react to medications differently. I researched my drugs for some of the side affects I REFUSED TO LIVE with and that IS YOUR CHOICE. At first one drug not only medicated me, I totally lost my libedo. That was not acceptable. The doctor would not listen so I took myself off the drug as it did end up affecting my relationship. I was almost kicked out of the mental health system for doing that. I was a bit stubborn back then, however, I have learned that you WORK WITH your doctor. If you know of a drug you have heard of discuss it with him/her. You will be surprised what will happen.

When I volunteered at a homeless shelter it was for the mentally challenged. I had an education class on medications. It help those who could understand and some of them went to their doctors and discussed different medication options. The results were great for the doctors did not brush them off.

Unfortunately I am going through medication changes again due to the drug I took, Chantix, as it did not mix with my medications well. The drug company FINALLY CAME OUT with the notice that those who are taking anti-depressive medications, or have a history of depression should not take this drug. So I am being patient. My doctor and I are looking for ways to increase my dopamine levels as Chantix blocks that and it changed my chemistry for the nuero path ways.

What I guess I am trying to say, is that I totally agree with KC. DO NOT give up. The side affects suck, however, you will get to a place of balance again. Once balanced you can deal with life. Medication is just that, medication. It does not define you. You can do it.

I am much better now. Still working on levels and cognitive processes, however, compared to before, WOW, what a difference.

KC. as always, I commend your heart, your compassion, and your knowledge. You encourage those that need it, INCLUDING ME, give information without judgement. It is people like you that help in situations like this. It was a good reminder for myself and I am not a novice at medications. At first I did not want to “put on the suit” of mental illness, however, I learned it does not define who you are, neither do the medications you take to balance you out.

KC. thank you so much for having a site like this. It is important. A place of NON JUDGEMENT in a world where mental “disease” is so judge. I can not impress on others how your words ring so true, how you doing this can help so many.

You can live your dream. You can fly with the eagles. Medication can help balance you so that you can be all you can be.

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-920 Dr. KC Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:58:12 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-920 Dear Maggie May, Thank you for your very encouraging comment! My intentions are to always continue to help others! I truly believe that those who make the commitment and are dedicated to finding the proper medication and therapy combination for themselves will eventually find what works for them and be on their way to making great changes and feeling better. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com www.GLCzone.com Dear Maggie May,

Thank you for your very encouraging comment! My intentions are to always continue to help others! I truly believe that those who make the commitment and are dedicated to finding the proper medication and therapy combination for themselves will eventually find what works for them and be on their way to making great changes and feeling better.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com
http://www.GLCzone.com

]]> By: Maggie May http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-908 Maggie May Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:53:57 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-908 Thank you Dr. I appreciate your words. Yes, I will keep monitored and hopefully find the right fit. Keep helping people, and I will definitely keep reading you posts!! Maggie May Thank you Dr. I appreciate your words. Yes, I will keep monitored and hopefully find the right fit.
Keep helping people, and I will definitely keep reading you posts!!
Maggie May

]]> By: Dr. KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-891 Dr. KC Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:20:53 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-891 Dear Maggie, I commend you on your strength and courage to continue to find a medication that works for you. Please make sure you are monitored closely by a psychiatrist and keep hope that the right medication or combination of medications will allow you to the life the quality of life you deserve! Thank you for your comment. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com www.GLCzone.com Dear Maggie,

I commend you on your strength and courage to continue to find a medication that works for you. Please make sure you are monitored closely by a psychiatrist and keep hope that the right medication or combination of medications will allow you to the life the quality of life you deserve!

Thank you for your comment.
Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com
http://www.GLCzone.com

]]> By: Maggie May http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-889 Maggie May Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:24:05 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-889 I won't give up. I will try everything on the market until I find my answer. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. MM I won’t give up. I will try everything on the market until I find my answer.
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement.
MM

]]> By: Doc KC http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-596 Doc KC Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:10:51 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-596 Dear Axecity, You are so compassionate and sympathetic to people trying different medications, as I am, and it’s really nice to read your concern in this comment. There are many medications out there on the market and I have not read the ingredients on each one (I’m not an MD psychiatrist), so I couldn’t say that certain medications have the EXACT same ingredients in them. There could actually be one small ingredient that is in one and not the other that can make all the difference. On the other hand, usually psychiatrists will try different classes of medications that have been shown to work on different neurotransmitters in the brain. That is the most difficult thing right there. Neither doctors nor scientists to date have been able to truly know which neurotransmitters are needing the adjusting. It’s not a perfect science and yes, causes a lot of heartache and pain for the person who struggles to find the right medication. And if we flip that one more time, the person who does stick with it and finds the right one, is the one whose life changes dramatically for the better!!! Thank you again for your insightful question and thoughts. Dr. KC www.DOCintheBiz.com www.GLCzone.com Dear Axecity,

You are so compassionate and sympathetic to people trying different medications, as I am, and it’s really nice to read your concern in this comment.

There are many medications out there on the market and I have not read the ingredients on each one (I’m not an MD psychiatrist), so I couldn’t say that certain medications have the EXACT same ingredients in them. There could actually be one small ingredient that is in one and not the other that can make all the difference. On the other hand, usually psychiatrists will try different classes of medications that have been shown to work on different neurotransmitters in the brain. That is the most difficult thing right there. Neither doctors nor scientists to date have been able to truly know which neurotransmitters are needing the adjusting. It’s not a perfect science and yes, causes a lot of heartache and pain for the person who struggles to find the right medication. And if we flip that one more time, the person who does stick with it and finds the right one, is the one whose life changes dramatically for the better!!!

Thank you again for your insightful question and thoughts.

Dr. KC
http://www.DOCintheBiz.com
http://www.GLCzone.com

]]> By: axecity http://docinthebiz.com/blog/the-difficulties-of-finding-a-medication-that-works-for-you/#comment-595 axecity Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:36:18 +0000 http://docinthebiz.com/blog/?p=72#comment-595 Thanks for your great article, it was more than helpful! Let me ask, why would two different brands of a medication with the same active ingredient have different effects on a patient? I know patients should keep trying different medications under the supervision of their psychiatrist, however, I am wondering what's the point of keeping trying just different brands but the same active ingredient, the logic says if this didn't work then the other ones with the same ingredient wouldn't work either. And that's what I meant, not to keep trying and make the patient feel the misery of trials and failures while I am just wasting time and giving him the same medication but with a different name, I think this attitude should be avoided for all therapies and not just the psychotherapy. I just want to stress on the point that humans self confidence is hurt upon any failure, so we can imagine how someone who is suffering from a mental or emotional disorder can feel when he/she keeps trying and all what he/she is receiving is failure, if doctors might feel there is enough time for that then they should talk to the patient's family members who might inform them how much they are suffering and that even one second or minute can count highly for them. Thanks again for the useful resources and effort you bring right here! Thanks for your great article, it was more than helpful!

Let me ask, why would two different brands of a medication with the same active ingredient have different effects on a patient? I know patients should keep trying different medications under the supervision of their psychiatrist, however, I am wondering what’s the point of keeping trying just different brands but the same active ingredient, the logic says if this didn’t work then the other ones with the same ingredient wouldn’t work either.

And that’s what I meant, not to keep trying and make the patient feel the misery of trials and failures while I am just wasting time and giving him the same medication but with a different name, I think this attitude should be avoided for all therapies and not just the psychotherapy.

I just want to stress on the point that humans self confidence is hurt upon any failure, so we can imagine how someone who is suffering from a mental or emotional disorder can feel when he/she keeps trying and all what he/she is receiving is failure, if doctors might feel there is enough time for that then they should talk to the patient’s family members who might inform them how much they are suffering and that even one second or minute can count highly for them.

Thanks again for the useful resources and effort you bring right here!

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