Petalsmum Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Can you help provide answers to some simple questions about mental health medicines? https://www.safemedicines.com.au/have-your-say You don't need to be in Australia to answer the survey and your identity will not be disclosed. We are collating experiences with mental health medicines to put into the current Mental Health Inquiry in Australia. Consumer experiences cannot be manipulated for stakeholder gain and can be used to motivate the Government to do more. Thank you ... happy to answer any questions... https://www.safemedicines.com.au/have-your-say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 It requires personal contact details, and I'm afraid that I'm not ready to do that. I'd be delighted to participate if I can do so without having to give my name/contact details. Sorry @Petalsmum. 2005 St John's Wort / 2006-2012 Lexapro 20mg, 2 failed attempts to stop, tapered over 4.5 months in early 2012 January 2013 started Sertraline, over time worked up to 100mg July 2014 Sertraline dropped from 100mg to 75mg, held for six months, slower tapering until 2019 22 Dec 3.2mg 2020 Sertraline 19 Jan 3.1mg, 26 Jan 3.0mg; 1 Mar 2.9, 7 Mar 2.8, May (some drops here) 24 May 2.5, May 29 2.4, June 21 2.3, June 28 2.2mg, July 4 2.1mg, July 24 (or maybe a bit before) 2mg, early Nov switched to home made suspension; 29 Nov 1.8mg; approx 25 Dec 1.6mg) 2021 Some time in about Jan/Feb realised probably on more like 1.8mg and poss mixing error in making suspension; doses after 10 Feb accurate; 10 Feb 1.6mg; 7 Mar 1.4, continued monthly 10% drops until 1mg, then dropped 0.1mg monthly. May 2022,0.1mg, now dropping 0.01mg per week 29 August 2022 - first day of zero! My thread here at SA: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1775-bubbles/page/21/ Current: Armour Thyroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalsmum Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 The survey just requires an email. Are you willing to set up a non-descript gmail address? We dont disclose identity - actually that is the whole purpose of what we're trying to do - to make it safe for people to speak up. It would be so good to have your views but totally understand if that does not feel right for you at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Sorry you are right. It wants suburb and postcode though - is there a way to get it to be a bit more generic, like state? I kind of get the point but I’m very nervous about privacy. i got way more questions on my phone than on computer. Did I do something wrong? 2005 St John's Wort / 2006-2012 Lexapro 20mg, 2 failed attempts to stop, tapered over 4.5 months in early 2012 January 2013 started Sertraline, over time worked up to 100mg July 2014 Sertraline dropped from 100mg to 75mg, held for six months, slower tapering until 2019 22 Dec 3.2mg 2020 Sertraline 19 Jan 3.1mg, 26 Jan 3.0mg; 1 Mar 2.9, 7 Mar 2.8, May (some drops here) 24 May 2.5, May 29 2.4, June 21 2.3, June 28 2.2mg, July 4 2.1mg, July 24 (or maybe a bit before) 2mg, early Nov switched to home made suspension; 29 Nov 1.8mg; approx 25 Dec 1.6mg) 2021 Some time in about Jan/Feb realised probably on more like 1.8mg and poss mixing error in making suspension; doses after 10 Feb accurate; 10 Feb 1.6mg; 7 Mar 1.4, continued monthly 10% drops until 1mg, then dropped 0.1mg monthly. May 2022,0.1mg, now dropping 0.01mg per week 29 August 2022 - first day of zero! My thread here at SA: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1775-bubbles/page/21/ Current: Armour Thyroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalsmum Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Sorry, that's not going to be possible. Your personal information will not be shared and is not available to anyone. We are going to use that information to a) lobby politicians, and b) show a difference in availability of resources. We suspect there will be a difference in the ability to afford non-medication options. It's your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'll think on it. :) Thanks, and this is important work. I'm just a bit anxious about it. 2005 St John's Wort / 2006-2012 Lexapro 20mg, 2 failed attempts to stop, tapered over 4.5 months in early 2012 January 2013 started Sertraline, over time worked up to 100mg July 2014 Sertraline dropped from 100mg to 75mg, held for six months, slower tapering until 2019 22 Dec 3.2mg 2020 Sertraline 19 Jan 3.1mg, 26 Jan 3.0mg; 1 Mar 2.9, 7 Mar 2.8, May (some drops here) 24 May 2.5, May 29 2.4, June 21 2.3, June 28 2.2mg, July 4 2.1mg, July 24 (or maybe a bit before) 2mg, early Nov switched to home made suspension; 29 Nov 1.8mg; approx 25 Dec 1.6mg) 2021 Some time in about Jan/Feb realised probably on more like 1.8mg and poss mixing error in making suspension; doses after 10 Feb accurate; 10 Feb 1.6mg; 7 Mar 1.4, continued monthly 10% drops until 1mg, then dropped 0.1mg monthly. May 2022,0.1mg, now dropping 0.01mg per week 29 August 2022 - first day of zero! My thread here at SA: https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1775-bubbles/page/21/ Current: Armour Thyroid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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