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DNA test to help decide which Medication?

specialmom

They now can do a DNA test with a cheek swab to take a look at which medications might be the best pick for someone. Anyone have any exp...

2 answers | 3 comments

screaming in my head, why???

witheredrose

Does anybody ever hear screaming in there head, like somebody is actually inside your head screaming? It happens to me a lot, and often ...

37 answers | 8 comments

Is there anyone who has been diagnosed with Executive Disfunction?

LilMissBianca

I was just diagnosed with having Executive Disfunction along with 5 other mental health disorders including BPD, PTSD, Severe Depression,...

1 answer | 5 comments

Does Effexor XR really work for anybody???

Wolf Mountain

I have read many, many posts about Effexor XR and the hellish experience people have on this medication. My doctor just put me on it aft...

67 answers | 11 comments

Feeling low - been prescribed mirtazepine

Jaxxc

Hello I am 35 years old. I have been struggling with low mood since June 2020 and I have been prescribed mirtazepine. Here is my history ...

1 answer | 2 comments

Tryptophan causing brain zaps?

bobmaster

Hi all, My dad, who is 71, has a history of depression and bad moods for most of his life. I get depression too and found 5-HTP to be ve...

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