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Some of y'all need to ask your doctor about buspirone. It's a generic anti-anxiety / antidepressant medicine that is not an SSRI, an SNRI, an MAOI, a tricyclic, or a benzo. It's got a short half-life, few side effects, and no big withdrawal phase when you quit taking it. It's not very well-known or widely prescribed. And I can say after almost 5 years on and off of it (insurance problems, plus sometimes I'm an idiot and stop taking my meds for no reason) that it's the best thing that ever happened to me and I'm upset that I limped through life without it for so long.

(Yes medication is like a crutch. People need crutches, sometimes for a short time and sometimes forever. Crutches are helpful. If you're limping badly all the time, consider using a crutch.)

Just started today ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿป 7.5 mg

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bellarad

This is why ppl taking meds need to check the ingredients on tea.

Willow bark has similar (albeit milder) effects as Aspirin. Willow bark has salicylates which reduce inflammation and related pain, but also act as blood thinners. If you're taking blood thinners, other NSAIDs and other meds that would normally interact with aspirin, you shouldn't be taking Willow bark.

Nettle is a great nerve tonic and while often used in later pregnancy, has been known to have the potential to cause miscarriage in the first trimester. It also has the potential to interact with some medications such as diabetes medications, blood thinners, and antihypertensives.

It bothers me that teas like this are just in the regular tea section with no other warning on them despite having the potential to cause issues for people. I've also seen teas with St. John's Wort; Valerian is common; and NO warnings on them.

Please always check med interactions. It could be nothing, but it could be something. I had a crazy interaction affecting my heart when I drank half a bottle of coke on Wellbutrin because of the caffeine. PLEASE BE CAREFUL

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geopsych

The flower fields at Eckville are nowhere near their peak yet but good things are happening.

Forgot one.

i took a walk in the forest and visited the places i used to be my playground i have so many memories of this place in the pictures