Q&A#11 - Mental Health Diagnoses & Medications

A 5-Questions Q&A (Part 1).... including my #mentalhealth #diagnoses and the #medications I take for it. I also explain why I take each one, when I take it, and the benefits I get from it. Ask me questions below if you have any!!! There is also a mini timing blip around time 3:30, an extra long pause oops :)
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DAILY SCHEDULE:
9am: Cymbalta (lowers anxiety); Lamotrigine (lowers intensity of extreme moods); Gabapentin (lowers anxiety, lowers drug cravings); Bupropion/Wellbutrin (increased energy and lowers depression)
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4pm: Gabapentin (lowers anxiety, lowers drug cravings)
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11pm: Gabapentin (lowers anxiety, lowers drug cravings, assists with falling asleep); Trazodone (assists with falling/staying asleep; decreases anxiety and depression)
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Names of medications: Cymbalta, Lamotrigine, Gabapentin, Bupropion/Wellbutrin, Trazodone
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Just remember, I am not a doctor nor can I make recommendations as to what you decide to do. Just as humans are unique, treatments and recoveries must also be unique to the person. Sending love and best wishes to everyone!
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