#natural treatment for bipolar disorder

[gay-otlc]

I think the above screenshots (taken from this post) are a great example of how transandrophobia functions: A combination of misogyny, anti-masculinity, and transphobia, intersecting in a way that specifically targets trans men & mascs.

Transphobia

It is transphobic to say that medically transitioning, or transness in itself, is a mental illness. If you believe someone's trans identity is a mental illness in need of "treatment," you are a transphobe. Particularly the first one, saying that the "wrong kind" of transness should be illegal. That is an incredibly horrific thing to say no matter what, and especially given the current political situation for trans people.

Misogyny

Trans men are men, but claiming or implying that trans men are inherently "hysterical," "emotionally unstable," or "insane" is still rooted in misogyny. There is a long history of women, or people who were thought to be women, being discriminated against through being labeled as hysterical. Even people who affirm that trans men are men may subconsciously hold these views about women, as well as people who were AFAB, and can reinforce this form of misogyny.

These comments, stating that trans men are mentally unwell and unstable, are using misogynistic ideas against trans men. In addition, people with BPD (which is often treated with mood stabilizers) in particular face misogynistic treatment from both mental health professionals and society in general. (You can read more about this here and here)

(Bonus: Ableism. These comments are also cruel to people with already stigmatized mental health conditions like BPD or bipolar disorder. And ableism often goes along with transandrophobia; for example, the panic over "confused autistic girls identifying as men.")

Anti-masculinity

The basis for both of these comments, as well as the other comments in the post this was taken from, is the hatred of men- including, and especially, trans men. Both testosterone and manhood itself are demonized in these comments, as though being a man (on T) is a problem that, if "untreated" by mood stabilizers, will make trans men dangerous, abusive, and misogynistic.

Not only do these commenters hate men, they have a particular hatred for trans men. After all, the comments don't say "men without mood stabilizers should be illegal," it specifies trans men. It doesn't say "Anyone with a testosterone dominant endocrine system, please go on mood stabilizers," (or to be less transmisogynistic, "any man with a testosterone dominant endocrine system, please go on mood stabilizers").

These people believe that all men are bad, but trans men are even worse. They believe that a trans man on T is more dangerous than a cis man with naturally high testosterone levels. The hatred of men affects all men, yes, but disproportionately affects marginalized men.

Transandrophobia

These statements aren't just transphobic ("trans people, please go on mood stabilizers once you go on HRT"). These statements aren't just misogynistic ("AFABs without mood stabilizers should be illegal"). They aren't just anti-masculine, as they hate trans men more than cis men. These statements are a specific and unique combination of transphobia, misogyny, and anti-masculinity: That is to say, transandrophobia.

Obviously, these issues exist on a much larger scale than a couple of people being assholes on tiktok, and have very real, severe effects on trans men & mascs. But these comments were a good, clear example of the different aspects of transandrophobia and how they intersect.

[raythekiller]

🗒 ❛ Personality Headcanons ༉‧₊˚✧

Featuring: Jeff The Killer, Ben Drowned, Ticci Toby, Eyeless Jack, Masky, Hoodie

#Notes: just my general take on the creeps. hope y'all enjoy! requests open :)

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꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Jeff The Killer

He's a total fucking prick, for a lack of better word. He doesn't care about other's feelings, he thinks he's better than everyone so he's "allowed" to treat people badly, and he has anger issues to top that. Protesting against his bad treatment is gonna earn you some screaming at best and some blood spilled at worst, depending entirely on his mood.

He has the potential to be a good friend and person in general, he just doesn't want to. However, you might catch him trying to awkwardly comfort Toby or Ben when they have mental breakdowns. Well, not as much "comfort" but more of a shy pat on the back and a "Stop being a little bitch" comment, but that's his way of showing that he cares. Take it or leave.

꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Ben Drowned

Generally a pretty chill guy. He's not an extrovert, but he's still fairly outgoing when it comes to meeting new people (when he does leave his room, that is. He's kind of a shut in). Since he died when he was about twelve, I think he's forever stuck into the pre-pubescent boy mentality, so he can be quite the little shit.

That means he's also kind of a pervert and just immature in general. The type to play certain games just to gawk at the female character's slutty outfits and make fart jokes. He can also be very sarcastic and witty when he wants to, just a total smartass. Also, he's a pothead.

꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Ticci Toby

Probably one of, if not the nicest creep in the manor. Very upbeat and cheerful, at least most of the time. As someone that has bipolar disorder, it personally doesn't make me very violent and as unstable as Toby is canonically said to be. What does make me does things though is my BPD, so I headcanon he has that as well. He's all sunshine and rainbows until someone says something in a slightly off tone and suddenly he's screaming and throwing his hatchets at the fucking wall.

That also means he's extremely clingy. He wants every last bit of attention he can get and is extremely possessive of people he likes. And, while he is nice most of the time, when he's having an episode he's probably the most cold and cruel person you'll ever met.

꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Eyeless Jack

One of the most chill creeps. He's not aggressive and kills only when he needs to eat, and tries to make it quick and painless for the victim. He eats any organs, not just kidneys. Also, he's a fucking great cook, Hannibal Lecter style. He really likes reading and is extremely intelligent, probably knows two or more languages, and is probably the most mature member of the manor after Slenderman.

He's not actually blind, but he's not not blind either. He sees the temperature of things instead of the actual object. He hates drama and argument and loud noises, so he normally stays away from the other creeps (especially our favorite trio, Jeff, Ben and Toby), but he gets along really well with Jane.

꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Masky

Another prick, though a more reserved one than Jeff. He's a perfectionist and natural leader, so he expects everyone to obey him without questions and no mistakes allowed. He has this rivalry going on with Toby because, even though he's the leader and Slenderman's right hand, he feels the tall guy has a certain favoritism or soft spot when it comes to Toby (which is true).

He gets very aggressive after missions and just wants to be left alone for at least a few hours, just until he calms down a little. After he's rested, he's actually pretty decent to be around, becoming less defensive and more accepting of others.

꒰⸝⸝₊⛓┊Hoodie

The coolest guy ever. He's calm but great to be around and is always willing to listen to others when they need to vent. He's kind of the manor's therapist and gives great advice. He's mute, so he talks either through sign language or writing down on paper. He also plays guitar and likes to write his own songs sometimes. Ben and Sally really look up to him as a kind of cool uncle.

Since he's so level headed, he's always the one to calm Masky down when he's being a bit much. Toby really appreciates this, since he's normally getting the short end of Masky's bad moods. As mentioned, he's great with the younger members of the manor and just kids in general and they all love him. The type of uncle to give them candy while saying "Don't tell your parents" playfully.

[necroromantics]

Psychopathy/Sociopathy in the Creepypasta fandom

This is half educational, half ramble. But I think its important

Theres a common issue in the fandom where people tend to throw around the labels psychopath/sociopath, which I understand comes from a place of ignorance above all else so I wanted to make a bit of an educational post.

The terms psychopath/sociopath are heavily related to antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) and for simplicity Ill be referring to those terms as ASPD for most of this post.

ASPD is a very heavily misunderstood and stigmatized disorder. When you hear the word "psychopath" you probably think of some cold, callous, horrible evil criminal, but in reality ASPD is a real disorder that effects many peoples lives. Its often caused by early childhood trauma or unstable parenting, and most people with ASPD wont even recieve proper help because of the rampant belief that people with these traits are beyond treatment.

Psychopathy isn't a medical term (it's typically only used in research environments) and should never be used as something to label people as. By using this label to describe villains and killers in media, you're only pushing the narrative that people with psychopathic traits are bad by nature, which isn't true at all. They deserve help and support and to be seen as something more than that.

I made a post awhile back about how to properly write bipolar, so if anyones interested I can make a version of that for ASPD since I see it floating around in the fandom a lot

[nthspecialll]

Cracks open an oyster shell to reveal a slimy half baked fetus esque Dutch van def linde inside

Do you think this sick little freak of nature is neurodivergent… or has any other disorders.. npd… bpd… etc… (no pressure to like. Actually diagnose or anything I’m assuming you aren’t a licensed psychologist, more for character analysis. Thank you so much, love your work!)

Oh he definately has something but yes I am not a psychologist and my experience with ND is limited to autism, ADHD, OCD and dyslexia because those are my family heirlooms, thus I would not feel comfortable diagnosing him but what I can do is present what fits and what does not fit about the most common diagnosises that people put on him as well as pointing out things others with more experience with these diagnosises says.

NPD- Narcissism

Dutch believes himself to be superior to others, which is very visible in many different ways, like his tent being the most luxurious to not allowing Molly, his girl to work. Which is also a big part of his entitlement, he expects others to look up to him, he expects people to treat him well, to cater his every need, and he gets angry when people doesn't.

He lives on admiration, which can be why he leans so heavily over to Micah late game when everyone else pulls their attention away from him, causing him to get angry. This time he is also very unable to handle any critisism thrown his way, reacting aggressively to it rather than listening.

One of the most obvious signs that makes people think narcissism is his willingness to exploit other, from the gang memebers to the native americans, using everything to his own advandage. He even says it himself, he is helping the natives because it helps him.

He created that friendship with Eagle Flies beacuse it boosted his confidence and his image, he lived in Micah's friendship because it fed his confidence and his image.

Narcissists tend to lack empathy and he does state in a camp event with Susan and Arthur "did you hear that Arthur? I am meant to consider feelings now!" and he is also quite arrogant, talking down to Arthur when he tries to come up with a plan in chapter 6.

Now, that said, narcissists cannot form meaning bonds which Dutch has done several times, for example with Hosea and with The Count. They are actually known for being terrible animal owners and are known for being able to fake friendships for a short amount of time while using others, not for thirty years.

Narcissits are also prone to bragging, which we do not hear Dutch nor does he belittle other people's achievements, and while he can seem like he doesn't show feelings and empathy, he does. He is genuiently sorry when Arthur gets kidnapped by O'Driscolls, he is sad when Hosea dies, he listens to John when Jack is kidnapped.

I also would not say he is fishing for compliments, which they are known for, there are also requirements for narcisissm which we don't have enough information on, such as fragile ego and requent self-doubt.

Bipolar

Dutch in the beginning of rdr2 is a very regular dude, he has signs but he seems okay, but as time goes on, especially in chapter 4-6 we see him go up into something that can look like mania.

He does not sleep, he can work without rest. He is easily irritated, his self-esteem is through the roog and he is impulsive. He constantly obesses, he leans over to people who feeds his ego, he is paranoid and he has a lot of grandiosity.

In the first couple of chapters it does also seem like we have some episodes. After settling in Horseshoe Dutch says sorry to Hosea about Blackwater, that he made a fool of himself and doesn't know what happened, similarly with after Arthurs kidnapping.

But then we come to chapter 5-6. What does not fit here however is the fact we don't see a crash, mania cannot go on forever and yet through the months of chap 5-6 there is no crash, he does not return to his regular state. We also see the same things in rdr1, again, no crash and it has been years.

"That said, I've yet to see his crash. The mania, which separates bipolar from major depression, can't just go on forever." which was wisely said by a player diagnosed with bipolar.

Borderline personality disorder

Dutch has a very strong fear of being abanonded, he does not like others leaving him, thus he is willing to leave them first, such as leaving John in jail before allowing him to get out and leave him.

He has a lot of paranoia and looses touch with reality, such as the situation in which he is standing, but also randomly yelling out or talking to himself in chapter 6, similarly he is prone to impulsiveness, doing things that aren't exactly thought through which ends people being harmed.

While he doesn't make threats of self-harm, he did die by suicide, though I would say it was more a powerplay than a fear of abandonment.

He is quickly angered, especially in the later chapters and acts out violently throughout the story

Now we have some other "critiria" like wide moodwings and "Quick changes in how you see yourself," I saw a redditor say this: "Although Dutch sees himself as an anarchistic Robin Hood-type hero during RDR2, he's clearly conflicted by RDR1, presenting himself as both a freedom fighter and a savage who can't fight his own violent nature." And while that is true, it does not fit the critira. It is not a quick change going back and forth but rather a steady but stable decline to that. A lot of people forget that it isn't just a change, but a back and forth we need for this diagnosis, and to me it is more that he is, as said, steadily moving, when he has reached one level of "madness" he doesn't go back.

Then we have a few critera I don't think fits, like unstable relationships, he has a lot of longer, fairly stable relationships such as with Hosea and Arthur and John, those were stable for 30 years before falling apart at the end. Again we are missing the movement back and forth.

End Note

As said, I am not a psycologist and if anything is worded wrongly in a way that may seem offensive, I appologice and please let me know.

[rozeliyawashereyall]

Some Korey drawings, disorders, coping mechanisms, and relationship with Jay.

TW: Jay, terrible coping mechanism, dubious consent(?) in Jay's section, injuries.

Disorder

I've mentioned her Hypomania and face blindness a few times, mostly her face blindness. But not what her BPD

Face blindness, or, Prosopagnosia, is a condition where you have difficulty recognising people's faces. There is no treatment, but there are things you can do to help you recognise people. But it's especially harder for Korey since she's almost blind in her left eye due to the fire incident.

She resorted to drawing the people she meets in her scrapbook so she wouldn't forget them.

Now to Korey's bpd and mania.

I'd like to put out- not all manic people have the same type of episodes, some are more dangerous some are more "lenient" this is just how it is for my character from past experiences with manic people and research.

She mainly experiences Hypomania (symptom of bipolar disorder, but can also be a symptom of other mental health conditions.) rather than full blown manic episodes. Although hypomania is not as severe as mania, it can also be dangerous and have negative effects on a person's overall well-being. One study found that people were more likely to engage in risky behavior during hypomanic episodes.

(The reason why she now has a buzzcut, is because in a manic state, she cut off her hair, but they were lucky enough that it didn't look bad)

It's pretty obvious Korey is very very reckless and hyperactive, and while it all mostly were desperate attempts for her parents attention, a lot of them did spiral into episodes, very dangerous ones. Korey's episodes would also result in her not sleeping for days. Most of the reason for her sudden energy is because of her mania, but there are times it's fuelled by adrenaline instead <- you can tell when she's having an episode when she's paranoid and not sleeping

There are days where her episodes are more depressive rather than manic. And she is the complete opposite of her natural optimistic self. Staying in her room in surprising silence. Barely eating or talking.

There's also a few times where her episodes get a bit.. too extreme to handle and end up hurting herself, or snapping at someone, and holy shit does Korey have a creative vocabulary when they snap. (She immediately starts apologizing when she snaps out of it)

Safe to say, she overthinks a LOT. Almost everything others do but never shows it, masking her disorder symptoms. Varen's usually the one who helps her get through these thoughts, being the greatest older brother he is.

She's a very troubled person, but they're trying their damn best to be a good friend to the bugs and the boys.

Coping

Her coping mechanisms at first was just "endure the pain, it'll go away soon" which.. isn't really a coping mechanism, but it helped her hold on, kinda.

It's a little healthier now, actually talking to someone about her feelings rather than bottling them up so it can result in an episode- but there are days where Korey would just, go into an abandoned house and absolutely destroy everything in sight, treating it like a rage room but also severely hurting her hands in the process.

There are times where they'd spend the entire night there, screaming and destroying everything in the process. Glass, wood, metal, doesn't matter, if it's in her way she's destroying it.

It's best not to bother them when she's like this, just let her take out her anger on objects rather than people..

Her go-to person to rant to is normally Raine or Esther ( @willowve01 and @asmrbrainrot ) or Calix if she's feeling brave ( @pinkcocopuff-aqualoid )

Though when she finally decides to talk about her feelings, their voice is almost completely gone from all the crying and screaming they did back at the abandoned building.

Jay Akeins. (He/They)

First! The Akeins family are all Rex followers, very few are Nixintes. Jay is one of the few family members.

Most followers of Nix are very welcoming and kind to everyone. But not Jay, definitely not Jay.

Because, boy, oh boy, is this a toxic relationship.

Jay and Korey met when they were both about 8 years old. Jay, with no family to actually care about and teach them, immediately got attached to Korey. Who wouldn't when they're the only one who showed you affection?

Jay's family is very, very close to the Adiels <- them and the Akeins have a long history together. They were visiting the Adiels with his family before seeing Korey in the yard, playing by herself. So he approached her. And his obsession started a year later from there. She actually did not like Jay at all when they were younger, but Korey was basically forced to be nice to him as kids by her parents, and it unfortunately grew into a habit that developed into whatever they have going on because it's definitely not a friendship.

Now, manipulation is a long-running theme in the Akeins family, even with the kids. Jay, noticing Korey starting to branch out with other people to befriend, along with his growing feelings thwords her, started using the manipulation to his advantage.

There were little to no boundaries in this friendship. Whenever Korey would express discomfort, they'd basically manipulate her into thinking she's overreacting, slowly mending Korey to how he wants her to be.

The only boundary Korey managed to put was them staying as friends and only that. But unfortunately, that didn't stop Jay from slowly breaking it. Eventually it did get to a point where they kissed (kinda forced?? But also not really??). Korey did make sure they stayed as friends after that. Refusing to bring it up and even ignoring whenever Jay asked.

In Jay's mind, they were destined to be together! To live happily ever after~ and his family fully encouraged this delusional dream of his. (He would NOT like Calix) The difference between him and a lot of other obsessive people, is that he's very aware of his actions, and he doesn't feel guilty.

Speaking of encouraging...Jay fully encouraged and enabled Korey's manic thoughts. And for those who somehow don't know, this is a seriously bad thing.

Jay hates Korey's siblings actually, seeing them as only an obstacle to get rid of. He scares Noah the most (how dare you). Thankfully, Esra caught him and was THIS 🤏 close to beating Jay's ass if Korey hadn't walked in.

They tried to convince Korey that her brothers were the ones at fault, but it was in vain as she didn't believe him. Korey unfortunately ended up forgiving Jay despite her brother's protests.

He and Korey attacked by a violent tiger halfblood at 14, Jay was brutally killed, Korey managed to survive.

They still haunt her. Even in death he won't leave her alone.

Korey's experience with Jay taught her that you can say no, and if they don't listen, you have the right to punch them.

Alive!Jay AU

He's basically the embodiment of the "red means I love you" song

Jay hates, and I mean they HATE the other bugs and the gator boys. Has tried multiple times to get Korey to leave them and stay with him and only him. All of his attempts have failed so far.

The baby bugs are not safe from his glare. He would never act on his thoughts though, can't risk Korey hating him (more than she already kinda does).

He occasionally gets chased by Quartz ( @aspenm00n ) and Everlynn yelling insults at him

(Korey actually has weekly sessions with the bugs and boys where they list all the reasons why Korey should break their friendship up)

He still hates Esra and Noah. Lynn has had to stand up for Noah many times, before also being brought to tears by Jay (how FUCKING dare you) This was one of the very few times where Noah actually snapped at someone, putting on a brave face and defending the little gal. Thankfully Esra was around and got Lynn and Noah out of this situation...before ripping into Jay.

^ This event is important, because it's where Korey started to lose trust in Jay

Safe to say, the bleeding heart trio were not happy after learning what happened.

He will pull every trick in the book to piss off one of the bugs.. specifically Raine and Varen ( @keyaartz ). He will get on every nerve, he will mention family, past experiences, anything to anger them— and use the situation against them to make them seem like the villain in the situation.

But out of everyone, he especially hates Calix because of his relationship with Korey. They intimidate him the most.

Varen has actually attacked Jay once when they first met–

Raine has had to resist attacking him too many times

And Korey is very close to beating his ass her damn self

Drawings~

Like zoinks dude, this seems like obsession rather than a crush—

[peridyke]

I dont want a bpd diagnosis for many obvious reasons but I worry it'll be something that will naturally come up when I seek mental health treatment OTL like there r only so many answers to "my bipolar disorder is being treated and managed but I still have emotional instability/abandonment fears/trust issues/impulsive behavior that cause chaos and distress in my life". that being said I think doctors are actually pretty hesitant to diagnose it so maybe I'll be safe LOL

[violentviolette]

im gonna be very real and only say this once because there is zero room to change my mind on this

i am very psych critical and i agree with antipsych pricinicples and points, but bipolar disorder is a physical genetic condition that requires medication. point blank. medication is the Only proven effective treatment for bipolar and u cannot actually get better without it

and when i say get better i dont mean just slightly alleviate some things. i mean that remission means a complete and total lack of symptoms. if u are on the proper medication and taking it as perscribed then ur bipolar symptoms will stop. you will no longer experience mania, hallucinations, breaks from reality, delusions, ect. they will literally stop. and i say that so strongly because i know its factual because it is my very literal lived experience. it is also the lived expereince of everyone in real life that i have met and known throughout my 15+ years of treatment for bipolar disorder, which is dozens and dozens of people. I was diagnosed at 14 and have been in and out of treatment and on and off medication for over half my life at this point, and this is very much the reality but u also don't have to believe my lived expereince alone. bipolar disorder is one of the oldest recorded mental illnesses (we have literally known about it since the early 1800's) and treatment for it has existed almost as long. lithium is a naturally occuring salt and the only known antimanic agent in existence and humans figured out very quickly that this specific salt made some of us not insane anymore. the effectivenes of lithium and other mood stabilizers and the rates at which proper medication will result in full remission for bipolar patients and how relapses almost always only occur when people stop taking their meds is Very well documented. a reputable study done in 2003 reported that over 90% of bipolar patients recieving medication as treatment entered full remission within 2 years. and 72% of those people reported ZERO symptoms going forward

do not listen to people who tell u that u dont need medication for bipolar disoder, that it wont really help, that it only helps a little, that u can manage without it, that it wont actually make ur symptoms fully go away. they are lying to u, often to justify their own misguided decision to not take medication and ruin their own lives. do not listen to them because that kind of thinking will literally kill u. take ur fucking medication.

[killed-by-choice]

“Cathy Roe,” 19 (USA 1972–1978)

“Cathy” was only nineteen, but already had a mental health history that put her at serious risk. The idea that an abortion would stabilize her mental health would lead to her death instead.

This was Cathy’s second pregnancy. She had already undergone one previous abortion and was not doing well. In addition to a pre-existing mental health diagnosis, she was described as making “threats” of suicide.

Cathy had been diagnosed with what was listed as a “sociopathic personality,” but during the 1970s this diagnosis was used for what are recognized today as a wide variety of conditions and disorders. Many conditions that were poorly understood also had a chance of being misdiagnosed in this way. Cathy may have had any number of conditions, including but not limited to bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, narcissistic personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, depression, head trauma or even misdiagnosed ADHD or autism. In the early 70s, some people were even diagnosed with sociopathic or psychopathic personality disturbances based on criteria that would not qualify for a mental illness by today’s standards.

But whatever Cathy’s condition really was, one thing is certain; she was in real distress and needed help. Her doctors theorized that her pregnancy was aggravating her existing mental health problems and had her undergo a D&E abortion (colloquially known as a dismemberment abortion for the brutal nature of the method) in a hospital at 14 weeks pregnant.

Abortion is not a recognized psychiatric treatment for any condition, and this failed to stabilize Cathy. Instead of getting better, she deteriorated further. Four days after the abortion, she used carbon monoxide to kill herself.

Given Cathy’s psychiatric health, it was reckless and negligent to put her through an abortion— and even more so with the claim that it would relieve her mental health problems. In her time of crisis, she needed real care, not abortion.

(Cathy is Case 18)

[macgyvermedical]

I'm back with another drug history request. How about abilify/aripiprazole?

Sometimes I look up a drug I think is going to be boring and it turns out wildly interesting (dextromethorphan). Sometimes I look up a drug I think is going to be super interesting, and it turns out to be kind of meh (aripiprazole).

Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic. It is also sometimes called a second generation or even a third generation depending on who you talk to. It is used for treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability due to autism, as an adjunct treatment for major depression, and tourettes syndrome.

First generation "typical" antipsychotics came out in the 1950s. They block dopamine in the brain. This helps to decrease "positive" symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions, but they can cause sedation and movement disorders which can be permanent.

Second generation "atypical" antipsychotics came out in 1994 and have a lot of different mechanisms of action, usually involving dopamine and serotonin. These decrease "positive" symptoms but also decrease "negative" symptoms like avolition and social withdrawal. These generally have side effects that are more metabolic in nature, such as weight gain and increased blood sugar levels.

Sometimes, dopamine stabilizing medications like aripiprazole and brexpiprazole are lumped in with second generation (they have a similar side effect profile), and sometimes they are put into their own category.

Aripiprazole was discovered in 1995 by Japanese scientists. It was approved in the US as a daily pill in 2002. In 2015 it became available as a once-monthly injection for people who had trouble remembering (or being willing to) to take pills daily.

Today it is the 99th most commonly prescribed medication in the USA.

[delta-queerdrant]

Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là (Meld, s2 e16)

Let me begin this review with a compliment sandwich - "Meld" is an episode that packs a lot of acting chops. Our guest star is everyone's favorite weird little guy, Brad Dourif, paired with a really compelling performance from Tim Russ, who at last gets to demonstrate his range. Watching these two together is a treat!

I came to “Meld” with a lot of prejudgment, insofar as I belong to the You’re Wrong About school of media criticism and am skeptical of pop culture portrayals of criminality. Violent behavior is a sad and fucked up consequence of people being people, but I find that our attempts to depict violence in fiction usually say more about our hunger for monsters than about real-life monstrous behaviors.

We open in Sandrine’s, where the Voyager crew is making their own fun by betting on the outcomes of on-board particle counts. Thus begins a tedious multi-episode arc for which the viewer experience can be summed up as, “Tom Paris is a dumbass, but a boring one.” Eventually Chekhov's dumbass will go off, but until then, watching Paris get up to illicit shenanigans is so dull. Why can't this man adopt the persona of an interesting bad boy? The whole thing lands real weird in the aftermath of the "dear god, go to therapy" storyline of "Threshold."

The mood is lightened by the news that there’s been a murder on Voyager! There’s no sleuthing required, as only one person, Lon Suder, was at the scene of the crime. It turns out that Chakotay failed to share that one of his crew might be a serial killer (oopsy-doops). I feel like the fact that none of the former Maquis have passed a recent psych eval should have come up before now. Instead, intimations that they might not be thriving surface only occasionally, as in “Learning Curve” or “Meld.”

Suder confesses to his crime, and Tuvok and the EMH discuss his behavior, in a scene that betrays ignorance of even 90s-era psychology. “Psychosis” is considered, but only one possible diagnosis is mentioned: “bipolar disorder.” This feels pretty damn harmful at a time when there was so much stigma against a bipolar diagnosis. Based on Kes’s analysis of his medical history, the Doctor finally diagnoses Suder with, wait for it, “violent impulses.” Later, Tuvok describes him as having “an incredibly violent nature.”

I was frustrated by the choice of Suder for this case study of habitual violence. Are there people out there who are hyperviolent, don't have mental health disorders or known trauma histories, and can successfully mask their behavior for years at a time? Possibly - I am not a psychologist. But I don't think people like Suder are the norm. Why do we fixate on people with serial killer vibes when the abusive husbands-next-door are right there?

Apparently 24th-century medicine has no tools for treating anger management issues, so Tuvok proposes a mind-meld to share his emotional self-regulation techniques with Suder. I guess this is like Vulcan DBT? As a result, Tuvok starts to experience Suder’s violent thoughts. It’s an acting treat for Tim Russ, who delivers a compelling performance in which our even-keeled lieutenant commander absolutely loses it.

Suder, meanwhile, begins to find equilibrium. As a result, he wants to keep melding, and somehow makes it very sexy in a way that no one asked for. “Penetration,” he tells Tuvok, describing a mind meld. “Your will dissolving mine. The joining.” In response, the EMH kink-shames: “Anybody with an ounce of sense wouldn't share his brain with someone else. Would you? I certainly wouldn't.”

What makes Tuvok’s uncontrolled anger interesting is the way that it intersects with the question of criminal punishment. Early in the episode, Tuvok suggests capital punishment as a possible solution for Suder. After all, Voyager (which, again, apparently has no treatment for Suder's emotional problems) can only offer lifelong incarceration as a solution.

Now that Tuvok is full of rage, he's obsessed with the desire to violently punish Suder. The idea that criminal punishment is a manifestation of our animal aggression is certainly an interesting thesis, though I suspect it’s a lot more complicated than that.

“Meld” has some great acting and tries to address Big Human Questions. Maybe we weren't sure how to formulate those questions in 1996, or maybe I'm just not the right viewer for this episode.

3/5 radiogenic particles.

[gallifreyinstituteforlearning]

How can I help my Time Lady roommate track her artron levels? What can be done to raise or lower artron levels?

Ah, glad to hear of her settled on Earth! I hope you and her will find the following information useful:

How to track and manage artron levels?

🔬 Tracking Artron Levels

If your roommate brought with her from Gallifrey a specialised artron/lindos blood tester, she would be able to test her own levels of artron, much like a diabetic finger-prick check. For reference, levels of artron should be between around 9,000-12,000 mcl for an average Time Lord adult and levels outside of this range could indicate an underlying issue.

Otherwise, an indication in the fluctuation of artron levels are very much symptom-indicated:

👩‍🔬 Artron Deficiency (Hypoartronosis)

Symptoms of hypoartronosis could include (but are not limited to):

Impaired Healing: Slower wound healing and increased susceptibility to wound infections, potentially leading to secondary haemophilia (severely reduced ability to clot blood).

Weak Immune Response: More frequent illnesses due to the weakened state of the immune system.

Lack of Energy: Lower levels of artron result in fatigue or sluggishness.

Decreased Senses: Less sharpness in hearing, sight, smell, taste, touch, somatic and chronopsionic (time and psychic).

Low Mood: Low artron can affect emotional state, causing the Gallifreyan to have persistently low moods.

Very Red Blood: Gallifreyan blood has an orange tint to it due to the artron. If it's very, very red, this indicates low artron levels.

Urine Changes: Urine output will decrease and will be more yellow in colour (normal Gallifreyan urine is more orange).

🔋Artron Excess (Hyperartronosis)

Symptoms of hyperartronosis could include (but are not limited to):

Hyperactivity or Irritability: Heightened energy or emotional fluctuations, similar to bipolar disorder.

Delusions or Confusion: Reduced cognitive clarity.

Vomiting or Nausea: Gastrointestinal discomfort.

Increased Appetite: Unusually frequent hunger pangs.

Urine changes: Urine output will increase severely and be extremely orange.

🔄 Normalising Artron Levels

Artron levels will normally stabilise over time due to homeostasis and compensatory mechanisms, though several home remedies can help.

TARDIS Partnership: Forming a bond with a TARDIS will naturally help to maintain good artron levels through constant energy exchange.

TARDIS Support: In addition to a TARDIS connection, spending a few days in a bonded TARDIS can help to normalise levels.

Meditation: Meditation techniques are also considered effective in the treatment of these conditions.

(To Increase Levels) Do Some Time Travel: Absorbing background radiation from the time vortex increases artron and can be an effective and quick solution to hypoartronosis.

(To Decrease Levels) Expelling Energy: Expelling excess energy through the mouth or skin will help to lower levels. However, this should be done in a controlled environment and away from humans.

In some cases, medical intervention could be required:

Artron therapy: There are several medical devices and medications on Gallifrey which are regularly used in the treatment of these conditions.

Assisted healing coma: A healing coma can help to stabilise artron levels. However, this should be done in a safe environment with medical professionals who can assist in the sleep-wake cycle.

Regeneration: In extreme cases, a Gallifreyan medic may suggest a regeneration, as this resets artron back to default levels. However, this should never be done without consultation, as there are usually simpler ways to treat hypo and hyperartronosis.

🏫 So ...

Any excessive or prolonged changes in artron levels should be investigated further as they may be caused by other conditions. If you or your roommate are particularly worried about her artron levels, please encourage returning to Gallifrey for a checkup with a Gallifreyan medical professional as soon as possible, as there is currently no medical centre in the Sol system.

Related:

💬|🧬🧫Splicing and unsplicing in lindos production: A theoretical look at how lindos may be able to unsplice.

🤔|🧬⚡How do Time Lords absorb artron energy?

🤔|🧑👽What happens when a human spends a lot of time with a Time Lord?

Hope that helped! 😃

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[brooklynislandgirl]

information

basics

full name: Elizabeth Irene Riley {{Birth-Certificate: Elikapeka Ailine Alohaekauneikahanuola'Ilikea'wahine Riley}}

nicknames / aliases: Beth, Apples, Konachino, Jelly Bean {{the nurse shark}}

height: 5 foot even

age: 27-35 {verse dependant}

spoken languages: English, Pidgin, French, Latin, Spanish, Basic/some: Russian, German, Greek, Japanese, Mandarin, Kikongo {Kituba}, Masalit

physical characteristics

hair color: deep chestnut/mahogany brown

eye color: green/honey brown {central heterochromia iridum}

skin tone: sand/olive with warm undertones { "deep autumn"}

body type: delicate/petite {ectomorphic/triangle}

dominant hand: left

posture: straight, graceful, poised

scars: The shark bite scar/muscle atrophy/shortened tendon {right leg}

tattoos: sea turtle with the Hawai'ian island chain on its shell, with a hibiscus {left hip} {eventually the tree of life as above/so below near the bottom of her neck/between her shoulder blades} She has three sub-dermal studs just inside the arch of her hip.

birthmarks: freckles around her chin, across her nose, sharp 'little' teeth

most noticeable features: Wide doe-eyes, 'fangy' smile, nose crinkles when she does so unguarded/genuinely.

childhood

place of birth: Pearl City/Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawai'i. {for Turn: Brooklyn, New York}

siblings: Andrew Riley, Jayden Morgan

parents: The Admiral, Iwalani Kahananui {Riley} Stern

adult life

occupation: ER Nurse/ER Doctor {verse dependant, might be NYPD or SHIELD agent} {for Turn: Wealthy Socialite}

current residence: Verse dependent {for Turn: Philidelphia, Boston, NYC} close friends: this is an entire blog roll roster of my beloved mutuals, so verse dependent? {For Turn: Ben and Samuel Tallmadge, Caleb Brewster, Anna Strong, John Simcoe, Malcolm Baker}

relationship status: Verse dependent. Beth doesn't so much date as she lurks, closely. Waiting for all parties involved to tire out and just move in.

children: Beth is incapable of having children, but loves everyone else's. {Turn: None...yet.}

criminal record: various juvenile charges for destruction of property, vandalism, and the like. All neatly sealed and never to be spoken of again.

vices: entirely too fond of a glass or six of wine in the 'evenings'. workaholic.

sex and romance

sexual orientation: demi-sexual {{I would say she leans towards heterosexual but the body isn't exactly a concern for her, so long as she likes/feels connected to the person}}

turn-ons: Intelligence, kindness, wittiness, passionate, idealism, honesty, empathy, caring for other people, the environment, animals.

turn-offs: Cruelty, abuse {physical/verbal/of power, etc}, lack of respect, refusal to accept boundaries, one night stands

love languages: physical touch, acts of service, quality time

relationship tendencies: Beth tends to be slightly oblivious when it comes to relationships. She is avidly keen in getting to know people, cannot help but to try and nurture them in what seem to be natural ways as much as she's able to. She doesn't experience sexual attraction until well after feeling bonded to someone. This can lead to many mixed signals. When it comes to love/sex/romance, Beth tends to be a little naive and extremely trusting,and that has always broken her heart in the past. Beth doesn't do one night stands, or casual hook-ups, though she doesn't judge others for them. Some people might consider her clingy.

miscellaneous

hobbies to pass time: surfing, dancing, knitting, reading, gardening, card games, chess. {Beth is amusingly aggressive when it comes to competitive games/sports}

mental illnesses: Beth lives with bipolar disorder, shows signs of childhood trauma, and tends toward fear of rejection/abandonment self confidence level: Beth has all the self esteem of a banana slug outside of a medical-treatment setting. ~*~ tagged by: my darling M @honorhearted tagging: Tell me about your muses!

[yourbrainonbraindrugs]

The Bipolar Brain: An Introduction

Key Terms Bipolar: Previously called 'manic-depression' due to the nature of the mania being rooted in depression, this mood disorder is characterized by periods of mood shifts between a manic and depressed state. Depression: A period of rest after deeply distressing events Dopamine: A brain chemical meant to encourage pleasure, satisfaction, and motivation. Grey matter: Also known as the cortex of the brain, this is the outer layer of the brain allows a person to have control over movement, memory, and emotions by sending signals between the different parts of the brain. Hippocampus: The part of the brain where memories are "stored" to later be relayed to other parts of the brain, consciously or not. It is one of the deepest parts of the brain structure, making signals difficult to send or receive. *Hypomania: A form of mania that is less severe or impactful than true mania. Limbic system: Processes emotions and behaviors to help other parts of the brain understand survival necessities. *Mania: A false sense of euphoria, triggered by stress Prefrontal Cortex: The part of the brain at the front center, which controls decision making, emotional management, and impulse control. Type 1 Bipolar: Characterized by mania that is more intense and/or frequent than depression. Type 2 Bipolar: Characterized by depression that is more intense and/or frequent than hypomania; type 2 bipolar people do not experience "true mania".

*For the sake of this post, "mania" will refer to both hypomania and true mania. When the information only applies to true mania, it will be called "true mania".

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Part One: Introduction

We will be exploring the development, behavior, and remission of bipolar brains, using information learned from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experiences of bipolar people. The purpose of this is to inform those with Bipolar how to understand their own brain and take control of the disorder. This post is written by someone diagnosed with Bipolar 2, receiving treatment in the form of medication and talk therapy.

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Part Two: Development

This mood disorder usually develops in childhood, but can develop at any point in a person's life. It is caused by trauma, as a response to stress. Most bipolar people also have family with the disorder, implying it is genetically predisposed.

In childhood, this disorder can begin to show symptoms as early as early adolescence. Children as young as 5 have been diagnosed with early onset bipolar disorder.

After traumatic events, such as abuse, neglect, or loss, the brain is forced to find a way to cope and manage complex stress. Trauma can range from mild to severe, and still trigger the onset of bipolar disorder.

During depression, the brain "mines" for dopamine, and during mania, the brain utilizes the dopamine. Over time, without treatment, the bipolar brain will struggle to maintain an effective dopamine-mining system, and these changes will even destroy grey matter in the brain, namely in the prefrontal cortex. This change in the brain makes it more difficult for the prefrontal cortex to communicate with the limbic system, causing less control over emotions and impulses, therefore causing more reckless decisions to be made.

Due to the nature of the relationship between the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system, these two parts of the brain need strong communication. With limited grey matter, signals are weakened, or missed completely.

The hippocampus is a major part of the limbic system, and without a proper connection to send signals between the hippocampus and the prefrontal cortex, it only becomes more difficult to recall past experiences or learned skills.

The longer a bipolar person goes without treatment, the worse their stress, and the worse they respond to stress. This disorder is degenerative, and those with Type 1 Bipolar show the most loss of grey matter.

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Part Three: Behavior

Like a pendulum, bipolar brains swing between manic and depressive sensations and behaviors. Here are some characteristics of mood swings:

When depressed, the bipolar person attempts to "fill the void", also known as "dopamine mining". This behavior accumulates dopamine over time but does not release it. This can look like sleeping a lot, escaping into a piece of media, or fixating on an accessible hobby.

During manic swings, the bipolar person uses the dopamine accumulated during depression to compensate for the time lost and labor neglected during depression. This may look like addressing the issue directly in hyper-fixation, or avoiding the issue altogether to indulge in self-pleasure.

Episodes are different than swings. Episodes can be placed on a specific timeframe, sometimes down to the hour. Behaviors are impulsive, emotions are overwhelming, and the decisions made during episodes reflect this heavily. Below are some characteristics of a Bipolar episode, based on type of episode.

In depressive episodes, the bipolar person will display their usual depressive behaviors at a more intense, more frequent rate, and will quickly begin taking on self-destructive behaviors in an effort to punish the self for failing to meet manic expectations. Essentially, the body has gotten used to using depression to recover, and if results are not met, the body "doubles down" as a means to "force" results, in an effort to trigger mania.

Manic episodes are intense highs, often causing changes to the bipolar person's life that normally wouldn't be considered, let alone acted on. There is a false sense of euphoria that controls the impulses and emotions of the bipolar person, causing a disconnect from reality that can lead to delusions and the development of compulsive thoughts or behaviors that enable more poor stress management skills, such as overspending or reckless sexual activity.

Mixed episodes can sometimes be the introduction or ending to a manic or depressive episode, but can also happen alone. The depression attempts to self-destruct while the mania's euphoria makes those behaviors seem euphoric and desirable. These episodes are often painful and typically short-lived compared to the other two, but not necessarily so.

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Part Four: Remission

There is a number of ways to treat bipolar brains, though medications and talk therapy, namely CBT and DBT, are the most commonly recommended. Some bipolar brains are medication resistant, so diligent habit seeking and a strong relationship with a therapist may be the best help. Below is an incomplete list of potential treatments, and why they work.

Medication can alter the chemical changes in the brain which trigger swings and episodes. Medication will not heal the brain, it will only control it while properly using the artificial chemicals. Medication plans must be specified to the patient, so trial and error is a necessary process for disordered medicated brains.

Talk therapy flexes the grey matter, and the grey matter may even be recovered in these thought exercises and memory training sessions. These changes are more likely to have a lasting impact, so long as the new habits and beliefs remain.

Diligent habit seeking, centered around self-care and growth, will help a bipolar brain take control of how they treat their stress. While swings may be unavoidable, building a set of healthy habits can alter the way these swings are 'engaged with', meaning behaviors can change. This can be a difficult form of treatment for bipolar people, as the disorder does not consistently provide motivation for habit changes. With a healthy outlook on relapses, this issue is resolved, and habit-seeking can continue even with relapses present.

Healthy coping mechanisms to replace mania are great ways to prevent manic episodes and swings, which will in turn prevent the 'need' for a depressive swing (to recover from manic burnout). These coping mechanisms can look different for each person, but no matter what, these mechanisms must be focused on growth - not escapism, passivity, or indulgence, which are manic behaviors that have been individualized.

Remission looks different for everyone, but no matter what, bipolar is a lifelong disorder. This means that even after years of successful treatment, with no swings or episodes, this disorder is almost guaranteed to make a comeback during high stress situations like abuse or loss. Anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar should expect to keep their coping mechanisms going for life, and adjusting the mechanisms according to the needs of the changes in their life. There are a few things remission can grant a person, such as:

The ability to work on projects and tasks irregardless of current mood

Motivation to socialize even when the body seeks isolation, making relationships stronger and more consistent

A lack of shame for the disorder or what it has put you through, making stress management less about the desired results and more about the desired process

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Part Five: Conclusions

There is no known cure for bipolar disorder, but those with bipolar can take control of their circumstances in small but life changing ways. The bipolar brain is simply trying to thrive even in stressful circumstances, and has only learned one biochemical pattern to do so. Treatment is all about re-training the brain's response to stress. Those who have bipolar must stop identifying with their bipolar to effectively treat it, meaning they cannot embrace their mania as 'the best version of themselves' nor the other way around with their depression. These are not personality traits, because this is not a personality disorder; these are conditions the brain is currently in.

People with bipolar disorder are not to be ashamed of themselves for what they've done to cope during depressive swings or episodes. Shame is often what maintains the cycle, as this is a major driving force of impulsive behavior. The guilt, shame, and self-loathing of a bipolar person will hold them back from developing better ways to manage stress. With an effective, individualized treatment plan, bipolar people can find themselves in remission, but should expect and accept relapse if a major stress is to occur. This is not because the treatment isn't working anymore, but because this is how the brain has developed to respond to stress, and until we find a cure, bipolar brains are to be respected as brains attempting to thrive in unforeseen circumstances - a worthy pursuit that any self-loving person would take on.

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Additional notes:

Comorbidity with other mental conditions can cause symptoms to be more intense or more frequent. This includes conditions like PTSD, personality disorders or autism.

Many bipolar people seem to believe that their mania "helps them" - with things like getting projects and tasks done, or socializing. This is false. Mania is what uses the energy accumulated during depression to delude the bipolar person into thinking that the only way for them to get these things done is to indulge in manic behavior. Essentially, the bipolar person is the one helping themselves get their projects and tasks done, and mania is "taking the credit".

If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you have a strong will to thrive. Trust in this, and rely on that fact to help you change your habits so that your stress management system can adjust to a more stable, secure structure.

You must read the sources for a detailed look at the different topics and ideas shared here. This post is that of my own conclusions, based off of the information in these links plus my own experiences with Bipolar Type 2. I am not a professional, and this post should not be taken as mental health advice, but rather, an exploration from an unprofessional point of view. If you need mental health advice, seek therapy or psychiatric care, and take this information to them to see how it may apply to your life.

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Sources: Bipolar experiences Dopamine & Bipolar Relationship Grey matter information Hippocampus information Limbic System information Mania & Hypomania Mixed episodes Prefrontal Cortex Walkthrough

[angelofthemornings]

You know, a lot of evidence points to this being a glutamate thing. For instance, on days when I can't do anything the human voice feels like nails on a chalkboard to me (sorry if anyone reading this is human) and worsening sensory issues is linked with glutamate issues. I wonder why the hell it seems to be *cyclical* though. I can't find any correlations between my behaviors (like getting less or more sleep) and my bad periods. Interesting that before I got on my seizure medications (which inhibit glutamate) I didn't have good periods at all, I was just a worthless lump except for during a really solid manic episode. (What contributes to manic episodes? Glutamate dysregulation.) I might merely be taking my meds at inconsistent intervals or something - maybe if I go fifteen hours before my second dose instead of twelve for even one day it screws everything up for a bit - and I really should be tracking more of my behaviors.

...Or hypomanic episodes, whatever. My last therapist got annoyed and corrected me if I said manic instead of hypomanic, I think she thought I was being dramatic. (I *have* had manic episodes, which is why I have type one bipolar, but very few of them.) They almost never distinguish between mania and hypomania in literature on the disorder, just in clinical practice, so I'm not really used to it. Always seemed kind of useless terminology to me, too. "Episode where you're fucked up but not as fucked up as other people can get" is sort of a weird thing to say. Treatment is similar to identical and it's not like we're not all suffering. Does it accomplish anything other than giving people with type two imposter syndrome? I always felt bad for type twos. (Also, there's historically been an argument over whether I have type one or type two - I was initially diagnosed with bipolar one, but during my last manic episode, I was in Alaska and basically acting like a mumbling homeless guy and wracked with psychosis and even my vision was fucked, I had this bizarre tunnel vision, but I was like, doing work with ease. FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE. Was I doing it well? No, I was borderline incoherent, but at least I was showing up. And because I had okay occupational functioning some subsequent practitioners have been like, "eh sounds more like hypomania then." Others agree with type one. It's confusing and subjective.) (Although, as the actual guy having the episodes, believe me, I can feel the difference between hypomania and mania, should such a thing meaningfully exist, or I can just say that some episodes are merely troubling and some episodes I've gone completely bugfuck and it exists on a continuum.)

At least my whole care team has gotten on board with the idea that I'm not secretly having depressive episodes (or trauma I haven't noticed, or anxiety I haven't noticed) and they're taking me off the antidepressant carousel. I'm grouchy due to Slav nature but I generally feel upbeat and happy, the *only* depressive symptom I have during bad spells is the inability to do shit. (And maybe like, insomnia, but I have insomnia during good episodes too.) I hope to hell my new therapist ("please fill out the intake forms as soon as you can, we're getting a lot of referrals due to the elections") doesn't insist on it; if she or he does, I have about half a dozen papers to show them about functional decline even after successful mood control in bipolar patients (if that doesn't convince them I'll be very mad).

[thc2024]

Role of the best pstchiatrist in Gurgaon

The role of a highly skilled psychiatrist in Gurgaon is crucial, especially in a bustling city environment where mental health challenges are increasingly prevalent. A good psychiatrist's work extends far beyond diagnosing mental illnesses; they provide a holistic approach to mental health care that encompasses assessment, treatment, therapy, and ongoing support. Here’s an overview of their key roles:

Diagnosis and Assessment A top psychiatrist in Gurgaon starts by conducting comprehensive assessments. They delve deep into a patient’s mental health history, lifestyle, family background, and symptoms. This assessment may include structured interviews, psychological tests, and consultations with family members if needed. Their expertise allows them to identify a wide range of mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and more. The accuracy of this diagnosis is critical, as it forms the basis of the treatment plan that follows.

Developing a Personalized Treatment Plan Once a diagnosis is made, the psychiatrist tailors a treatment plan to meet the unique needs of each patient. Treatment plans may include medication, therapy, or a combination of both. The best psychiatrists understand that no two patients are alike; they consider the individual’s specific challenges, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals. By focusing on personalized care, they ensure that the treatment is effective and sustainable for the long term.

Medication Management A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, and one of their key roles is prescribing and managing psychiatric medications. These medications can be essential in stabilizing mood, managing anxiety, or alleviating symptoms of psychosis. The psychiatrist carefully monitors the patient's response to medication, making adjustments as necessary to optimize the balance between efficacy and side effects. This ongoing monitoring is vital, as it helps to fine-tune treatment and ensure that patients receive the maximum benefit from their prescribed medications.

Therapeutic Counseling and Psychotherapy A significant part of a psychiatrist's role involves providing therapeutic counseling. While they may focus on medication, many also have expertise in various forms of psychotherapy, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and interpersonal therapy. The psychiatrist helps patients gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, guiding them through the process of identifying triggers, developing coping mechanisms, and fostering resilience. This therapeutic relationship is central to a patient’s journey toward recovery and mental well-being.

Crisis Intervention In cases of acute mental health crises, such as severe anxiety attacks, suicidal ideation, or episodes of psychosis, a psychiatrist's role is critical. They provide immediate interventions to stabilize the situation, either through urgent counseling or hospitalization if necessary. The best psychiatrists are trained to handle these high-pressure situations with empathy and professionalism, ensuring that patients receive the care they need to navigate through their crisis safely.

Collaboration with Other Healthcare Providers A comprehensive approach to mental health care often requires collaboration with other professionals such as psychologists, social workers, and primary care physicians. A psychiatrist in Gurgaon may work closely with these experts to coordinate a patient’s care, ensuring that all aspects of the patient’s well-being are addressed. This multidisciplinary approach enhances the effectiveness of treatment and supports a holistic path to recovery.

Patient and Family Education A crucial role of a psychiatrist involves educating both the patient and their families about the nature of the mental illness, treatment options, and strategies for managing the condition. This education helps to destigmatize mental health issues and empowers families to provide better support to their loved ones. Understanding the condition also helps patients adhere to their treatment plans, as they gain a clearer perspective on how therapy and medication can improve their quality of life.

Support for Long-Term Recovery Mental health recovery is often a long-term process, and a psychiatrist's role is pivotal in providing consistent support over time. They help patients set realistic goals, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. By providing ongoing therapy, regular follow-up sessions, and a safe space for patients to express their concerns, a psychiatrist ensures that individuals continue to thrive beyond the initial treatment phase.

Promoting Mental Health Awareness In addition to their clinical roles, many leading psychiatrists in Gurgaon actively work to raise awareness about mental health within the community. They may organize workshops, participate in seminars, and contribute to public discussions on mental health topics. Their efforts play a vital role in reducing the stigma associated with seeking psychiatric help, making it easier for people to reach out for assistance when they need it.

Maintaining Ethical Standards and Confidentiality The best psychiatrists uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics. They are committed to maintaining patient confidentiality, ensuring that all interactions and patient records are kept private. This commitment fosters a sense of trust, allowing patients to be open about their struggles without fear of judgment or breach of privacy. Ethical conduct is fundamental to the therapeutic relationship, and it ensures that patients feel respected and safe throughout their treatment.

Conclusion A highly skilled psychiatrist in Gurgaon plays an integral role in the mental health ecosystem of the city. Their ability to diagnose complex conditions, provide tailored treatment plans, offer therapeutic support, and manage crises makes them indispensable to those seeking help. Beyond their medical expertise, their empathy and dedication to patient welfare enable them to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals and families. By fostering a collaborative and compassionate approach to care, they help people overcome their mental health challenges and achieve a better quality of life.

[rinaaahhhiv]

Hi. It’s been a while since I had posted here and not been able to switch previous account so I created new account here.

Speaking of my journey, I must pick up ADHD and bipolar 1 disorder. Since I have been struggling with ADHD tendencies noticeably for 7 years plus now, it has been messed up when I do everything ; having communication issues with people, managing my own problems and dealing with my schedule and purchasing. Also I have bipolar 1 disorder so I am very depressed and overhyped too much, and up and down.

Thus I got hospitalized twice in life ; while this July to August, I was hospitalized. Because of my over budget like impulsive behavior, my psychiatrist told me to get hospitalized for 1 month.

The hospital is close to Mt. Takao. It was too hot since it was about 38 Celsius degrees outside and easy to change the weather and temperature. But there was the garden that has beautiful lotus flower. And I got healed through seeing nature.

There were lots of pet peeves there but the psychiatrist was very good and her judgment was so appropriate for me so I think that was good medical practice.

The results of hospitalizations in the hospital reveals that my ADHD diagnosis are strongly over excitability tendencies and lemas would get eased my bipolar disorder.

To end up, I would say this month is #adhdawarenessmonth, that’s why I share my treatment on here.

Thank you.