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Taking sertraline for anxiety and low mood in the coronavirus pandemic
When Tara, 18, was struggling with anxiety and low mood at the start of lockdown, her doctor suggested she try taking the antidepressant sertraline. Here she shares her experience.
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Why I wish I’d been honest with my school about my mental health
It can be scary telling your school about mental health problems, but it can also help them support you. Maria, 18, shares her experience.
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Finding the right medication for me: Seren's story
Sometimes finding the right mental health medication for you can take time. Seren, 22, shares her journey to find the right medication to help treat depression and anxiety.
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My experience of antipsychotics and weight gain
Medications affect everybody differently. Christopher, 22, shares his experience of taking two different antipsychotic medications.
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Taking sertraline and propranolol for anxiety: Katy’s story
When Katy was diagnosed with a panic disorder, her GP recommended she started a low dosage of propranolol. Here’s her story.
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Taking olanzapine and sertraline: Elizabeth's story
Elizabeth shares how starting medication was initially daunting, but how much it helped her recovery when she was a hospital inpatient for anorexia.
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Taking fluoxetine and mirtazapine: Rachel's story
Rachel shares her experience of taking fluoxetine and mirtazapine for anorexia, OCD, depression and anxiety.
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Taking risperidone to treat psychosis: Andrew's story
"Risperdal gave my mind a chance to recover." Andrew shares how risperidone (Risperdal), helped him to take back control in his life.
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