Posts by driftinggull21

1. Do not respond publicly to provocations; nothing infuriates those types more than realizing you are above their petty behavior.
2. Maintain a standard of absolute professionalism and politeness in all public interactions.
3. Such matters should be handled privately, without witnesses, once you engage what I call "psycho mode."
4. I do not believe running away is a solution.

ruggedharbor said:Greetings... I have a brother who struggles with schizophrenia. As difficult as things are for him, it is equally painful for us to watch him suffer while feeling completely powerless to help him.
The hardest part is that we can't ensure he stays consistent with his medication. When he follows his prescription, everything remains stable, but the moment he stops, the hallucinations take over—he starts believing he’s being followed, watched, or something along those lines...
He is currently in one of those volatile phases... He took the car and left the house without telling anyone where he was headed, and he isn't answering his phone...

That is truly terrible—watching someone you love suffer while feeling completely powerless to assist them.😢
Any individual with schizophrenia who stops taking their medication will eventually hit an acute phase. At that point, hospitalization is necessary to adjust the treatment (usually requiring higher doses to stabilize brain chemistry and resolve the psychotic episode). I recommend informing his psychiatrist about this situation and finding a way to get him admitted to a facility.
Furthermore, if your brother frequently stops his medication on his own, you should ask his doctor about depot therapy. These are antipsychotics administered via intramuscular injection every few weeks (which can also be handled at a local clinic or through the CIA). Definitely consult his psychiatrist regarding that option.
I hope everything turns out okay.🙂

I am requesting an interpretation of these blood test results.
Glomerular filtration rate is low (4)
Total bilirubin is elevated (24)
GGT is low (7)
Thanks🙂

Perhaps you should consult with your physician regarding this matter...☕

Hello.

I have a few questions regarding contraception. I was on Logest for seven years straight, during which time I suffered from frequent migraines. My husband and I decided to try for a baby, so I stopped taking the pill; after seven months off, the migraines have almost entirely vanished. Consequently, I won't be returning to Logest, though I might consider Yasmin. I've been reading about the Mirena IUD online and it seems like a solid option, especially given the cost. Does anyone here have experience using Mirena?

Greetings.

Kenneth Brooks9, get away from him. You cannot fix him, nor can you offer any real help.
You are still young; surely you believe you deserve a stable, mature, and responsible partner who will actually respect and love you with honesty. Someone you can go to the movies or out on the town with without constantly worrying about whether he’s cleaned himself up. Furthermore, have you even considered the risks regarding hepatitis or HIV?
Believe me, I know what I am talking about because my profession involves working with addicts.
Run like hell!🙂