Apps + Medication
What other apps do y'all use to manage anxiety, depression, PTSD, or self harm? Is there a place I can go to ask specific questions about medications for these besides doctor? I don't trust doctors bc they told me adderall had no side effects long or short term which was definitely not true for me
If it wasn't rude to ask people about their mental health/medications I would ask these questions:
1. does it make you numb? I would rather feel sad or anxious than numb.
2. How addicted are you?
3. What side effects do you experience? Do you take other medications to overcome those?
4. How long have you taken it?
5. How many other things did you try before you found what you are currently on? Be it therapy, medications or otherwise
6. are you concerned that if you stopped taking your meds that you would fall into old patterns again? I would rather not be on medication for the rest of my life. I simply want to take it as a supplement until I get myself together.
i hope this post doesn't break the rules. I'm simply just looking for some input. Medication has been recommended for me by my doctor so I'm just trying to figure out if it's right for me and want honest answers about people's experiences.
I wish I could ask people I know about their experiences but I don't want to be rude and pry
For self coping skills, I have used calm harm, breathing gifs, music, and also depression apps as well to help. Medication I don't have much experience on but it would be might be worth to get a second opinion from another doctor.