Instantaneous fixes for behavior are highly sought for magical overnight cures.
Society has unfortunately convinced a great number of people to take medication to alleviate their mental health issues…… “heal all quickly”.
But in fact, healing comes from within which is why I believe in the work I do.
Healing also takes time and in today’s society, not many are willing to make time for even themselves.
Psychotherapy has proven to be a very effective form of treatment for mental health because it allows one to process through their beliefs, challenges and overall value system. However, it is only as effective as the person is willing to explore such vulnerable topics.
Medication may be warranted sometimes after physiological challenges have been ruled out and if the person is presenting a harm to self and or others. Medication can be helpful in stabilizing mood and harmful thoughts.
In my practice, I have a small referral base of psychiatrists I partner with that share my ethic beliefs with meds and I work in tandem with them and my client to ensure that the client is fully educated on the effects both positive and negative. I encourage my clients to be patient with the process, research and bring that to session for processing. I advise them to see me regularly to address their core issues and to keep me and their psychiatrist abreast of their med regimen.
More and more studies are showing that psychotropic drugs can be beneficial in treatment of mental health issues if combined with psychotherapy and pyschoeduation.
My advice is:
1) Have a full physical to rule out any other medical issues that may be affecting your mental state.
2) Do your own research if the doctor suggests medication.
3) Ask questions
4) Ask more questions
5) Work in tandem with your doctor and therapist to explore how the meds are affecting your mood
5) Be well ?
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