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

[Struggles]

Thank you everyone 😊

[Dave1977]

Thank you everyone for being so open & honest. It's difficult to make ourselves vulnerable by talking about the things we hate or don't like but knowing that there are people that get it and have had similar experiences really helps a lot!

[Former-Member]

Thanks for your post @Former-Member means a lot!

[Liss23]

Yes we have discussed everything.
We weigh up the pros and cone and work out the best way forward

[Bunniekins]

@Former-Member Thanks Lauz did you say there was one more question?

[Dave1977]

As far as trying to seek help for side effects, it was actually a discussion I was having mid treatment with my long time Osteopath and somehow sex came up and I mentioned my difficulties and how difficult it is to get help BC each dr says it's someone else's specialty

[FeeFee1976]

i reckon my gp knew about the common side affects but failed to say anything. Had to work it out myself

[Bunniekins]

common side effects thanks for google at least we can look them all up but still are destined to take these ruddy pills as the illness itself has so many side effects .... stuffed either way.

[Dave1977]

My Osteo thanked me (!) For showing trust in her. She spoke about her own experience on antidepressants and said it's very common but most of all she was friendly and understanding. Encouraged me to seek more formal help and even found & called a sex therapist for me to discuss what is involved and explain the complexity for me!

[Former-Member]

I did @Bunniekins hehe things moved a bit quickly and I think a few people got a bit caught up in some goodbyes hehe but I am still here! We have 20 minutes until we finish tonight - for those still free to chat  here is the question in case anyone missed it!

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