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Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

During this Topic Tuesday we will be tackling managing some of the side effects that medication cause.

We will be sharing the side effects that impact day to day lives and how you manage these and helpful tips and tricks you have found to get through a side effect.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Does anyone know of any support groups or women’s mental health groups in Bendigo? Just after this forum would like some continuity.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

To help with the Sweats - I have two sheets of paper towel wet then folded tucked into my work skirt. Have to get it out to cool down many times. And have to wet my " rag" through out the day.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

A few people also mentioned dealing with dry mouth - this is something you can go and talk to your pharmicist about as well. Some ideas though are sucking on ice chips, making sure you are drinking water regularly and sometimes sucking on sour candy (not too much candy though!!) can help promote the saliva glands to get going!

Sex drive has also come up alot (I hope this makes people feel a little less alone in dealing with this particular side effect) this can be quite common unfortunately. There are ways to work through it and I encourage you to take this one to your doctor so you can discuss those. It can be really useful to also communicate this with your partner or when you become serious with someone as well (i know thats easier said than done) but being honest and open can really help you find ways to learn to reconnect in this part of your life.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

I hope my withdrawals pass soon enough @Former-Member

Im finding really hard at the moment.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Former-Member - I wish my body would hurry up and adjust already! I love the idea that my body will adjust and come to terms with the chemicals I'm taking but I've had these side effects pretty much the entire time I've been on meds. Severity changes depending on med combination and dose, and the current combo is the best I've had so far but side effects still having massive impact on my life.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Ambinorm1
I'm in Echuca! Not sure about Bendigo exactly but I'm sure Anglicare and Berry St could point you in the right direction

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

Hi @Ambinorm1 - unfortunately we cannot share specific groups or locations within the forums as part of our guidelines around anonymity. You may however find it helpful to, after this discussion, go into the rest of our forum and look around at discussions going on. You may find some helpful areas relating to support you are wanting and connections you can make within this space!

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Former-Member I hate them, it’s not my choice of life, but being mentally ill isn’t either, so I have to make a choice and I did. I’m not working so admittedly it is easier for me to manage my side effects than when I was working full time. It’s embarrassing. My body is not mine.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

It's been so long being single and no sex that I don't have the confidence to even try any more.

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Re: Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

@Ambinorm1, @Struggles, @Dave1977, @Liss23, @Charli, @FeeFee1976, @Shakeelah25, @NarelleMc

you are very very welcome to join us at the SANE forum where we have soo many wonderful members to talk to and get to know so please join us anytime as you are not alone

and we are here for you

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