Topic Tuesday // Managing side effects of medication // Tues. 17 Apr. 7pm - 9pm AEST

[Bunniekins]

I have started drinking tons of water and am eating salads (yuck!) with the occassional treat as I dont smoke, drink etc. Got to have some enjoyment 😄

[Struggles]

When waiting for the Meds to kick in : Getting out of bed is the biggest challenge which is probably fuelled by anxiety. I was told today by MH team that " You have to work hard for recovery as well as the Meds". eg: Try to eat more, exercise, get out of bed. Some side effects make my anxiety worse.

[BlueBay]

Going for walks to try lose weight

[Charli]

The dreaded exercise.... I have to admit that when I was training for the NYC Marathon, I felt better because running gave me headspace. It was like an active meditation. Actual meditation stressed me out too much...

[Liss23]

Each day at a time.
Do things to make you feel abit better.
Self care often.
Sleep when you can.
Try to have a routine and purpose for the day, everyday.
Keep hydrated and get some fresh air

[Jojo2]

Eating healthy. Exercising. Making sure you take the right meds and not double dipping

[Jojo2]

And lots of sleep

[Former-Member]

Some great tips so far...and yes the most popular and sometimes most helpful one is the E word...Exercise!

I like that a lot of you have mentioned it as part of a walk, or taking your pet out as well. Sometimes being told exercise can help side effects feels like you have to go and run a marathon suddenly! But really, some movement every day can get the body motivated again - bit by bit. A few extra steps a day will help!

[Dave1977]

I guess what I did counts as attempting to counteract the side effects. I adopted a puppy that I knew would need a lot of care, attention and above all - exercise!

My previous dog died early last year and I was sad and lonely and Christmas was coming up so I just didn't want to be alone anmore . Wonderful side effect is exercise, weight loss, sun exposure - and meeting lots of dogs and dog owners!

[Former-Member]

@Former-Member for a while taking magnesium vitamins did help with cramps but eventually they stopped helping and headaches well pain meds helped but i didnt want to be taking them everyday and dizziness well standing still or sitting down and taking some deep breaths worked for stopping it but could never figure out away to prevent it and nothing i did helped with fatigue