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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

@Peregrine that is interesting I have noticed that my eyes in the last few months of being on meds have been much more sensitive ... it is just one thing after another 😞

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

Thankyou @Former-Member ❤️

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

Anti psychotic is was faked me up and now I know that


Thanks @Former-Member

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

my mr shaz has gone to bed , 8-30 and that is it @Former-Member

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

It can be a slow course finding our ways of finding balance with some side effects, combating others and completely pushing over and above others! Finding ways to connect to our body while its doing all kinds of weird and wonderous things can be a bit upsetting.

It can also be helpful sometimes to break the side effects down and focus on certain ones at a time, it can be hard to be motivated to address what feels like a lot at a time - so maybe just one at a time might help!

It can sometimes be a cascading effect - start slow and go easy on yourselves. Maybe you can make getting up in the morning a bit more positive by setting your alarm clock with a fun tune. Maybe if you are lacking social/romantic connection due to side effects you can join a book club and start reconnecting at friend levels first?

Also - in terms of embarrassment, i hope by hearing just how common some of these things you are going through are help to notice that there is no need to be!

Welcome along @Peregrine!

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

On a bright note the mood stabilizer I am on has made my hair go curly 🙂

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

no problem @BlueBay - take care of yourself and thanks for joining us tonight!

One more question to go @Dave1977

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

Thankyou @Shaz51 for the invite to chat
And a BIG thanks to facilitator @Former-Member!!

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

For our last point tonight, it is important that everyone feels supported to some degree when dealing with their side effects. While we have shared some really great ideas and ways to manage your side effects, it can still be helpful to consult your GP/MH professional as you have probably 'heard' me say a few bajillion times tonight!

Have you discussed impacts of side effects with your GP/MH professional?

  • If yes, how did that conversation go
  • If no, what are the obstacles you have faced to discuss this/reach out to them

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

Thank you everyone 😊
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