There are over 30 different antidepressants on the market. I take three different medications daily to control and alleviate my symptoms. It is very tedious finding the right combination of medications when you have anxiety and depression. It took 4 months before we found the right combination for me. I started off with Zoloft which … Continue reading Phoenix Series: Shake what your doctor gave you
Month: May 2019
Phoenix Series: Snap Out Of It
"I never believed in mental illness until it happened to me." This is something I have heard a few times from different people when they speak about their condition. This doesn't apply to me, however. I always knew it was a real thing. I always knew there was something going on with me, but I … Continue reading Phoenix Series: Snap Out Of It
Phoenix Series: Depression is not a choice
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear mental illness? craziness? violence? low intelligence? Choose your words carefully. The words we use to describe mental health can actually do more harm than good. Stigma is a big issue when it comes to mental illness. When I first started to disclose my … Continue reading Phoenix Series: Depression is not a choice
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May is mental health awareness month. I plan to use this month to primarily focus on my personal journey. I have openly talked about my diagnosis for a while now, but I am going to go a little more in depth. As mentioned in my previous blog post (Where have I been lately? ), I … Continue reading The Phoenix Series