So much this. All of it. ::head desk::

Bwahahaha. Oh yes. I used to work in the ER and had conversations like this ALL the time.

Hmm, I wonder if this is the "little green one" that my patients always tell me they're taking (and expect me to translate into name and dosage). From now on I'm just going to write for Tropical Skittles, because that's what this looks like!

YES. I am a psychiatric NP, and while I don't claim to be the be-all-end-all of knowledge, psychiatry is my specialty. I know that most PCPs are well-meaning, but overall this is just not their area of expertise.

SO MUCH THIS. Seriously, just tell me.

I feel like people grossly misunderstand depression because, yeah, everyone DOES feel sad sometimes. Many people do not comprehend just how different "feeling a little sad" is from clinical depression. They don't have the same problem "getting" that something like schizophrenia is actually a disorder, because most…

Some people do GREAT on Wellbutrin, but it can increase anxiety in some people, and is contra-indicated for people with a history of eating disorders. The side effect profile is usually much better than the SSRI's, but again, everyone's brains and bodies respond differently.

Psychiatric NP here and yoga teacher. As with anything, definitely work with your doctor/therapist on this. I certainly don't push meds on everyone, but also have seen medication really make a significant difference for a lot of people. That said, here is my list of alternatives (as well as my list of "things that…

Witty ad aside, $1500 for a room in converted 2-to-3 bedroom in Williamsburg is OUTRAGEOUS, and I say this as someone who has lived in Manhattan for 10 years. I know that Brooklyn is the place-to-be, or whatever, but unless this is a giant room in a doorman building and lots of closet space, etc... rip-off.

So much this. We didn't have cable in my house (and if we had my parents would have also blocked MTV), but I had the radio and a CD player.

This is pure, interwebz magic.

As a 33 year old woman with no marriage prospects in sight, and no desire to procreate without a partner, I have started seriously considering this. My biggest concern is the cost. And also: while I would really *like* to have my own biological child, I am certainly open to adoption and actually would like to adopt…

My ex had a birth defect that was attributed to this medication. I haven't looked at the medical studies, etc, to be able to have an informed opinion, but it definitely is not something I'll be taking (and my mother had TERRIBLE morning sickness, so I have every expectation of puking though my theoretical future…

So.... would these cock-tails be shaken or stirred?

In the age of The Google, I really don't understand how/why people put questions like this out there.

Ha! I am fairly certain this is exactly what I would do as well.

I spotted every. single. day. when I was on Depo. And then had irregular periods for years to come after getting off of it.

Thank you! And that is a very apt description. I am in a really good place now, but it has taken a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get here. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

I think the thing that has helped me most is finding a combination of 1. what I enjoy 2. what challenges me and 3. being aware of how different foods/exercise make me feel.

I'm so glad that you found the support here helpful, that you feel better, that you are NOT going to this ridiculous woman's "big day", and am EXTRA SUPER glad that you are going to seek help for your concerns about disordered eating. I mentioned yesterday that I am in recovery from an eating disorder, and there…