Medications’ unintended side effects as seen by the parent

These are just a few side effects that come to mind.

1. Continously nagging an adult to take something that makes him/her feel bad
2. Worrying constantly about him/her not taking the meds
3. Being dismayed at the weight gain
4. Disagreeing with your spouse about whether medication is the way to go
5. Getting confused about behavior you are seeing. Is it the person or is it the medication?
6. Continously buying new clothes (on the way up and on the way down)
7. Not being able to tolerate alcohol when everyone else is able to
8. Fighting with the psychiatrist over the efficacy of the medication

Author: Rossa Forbes

I’m a mom walking the long road of recovery alongside my son, whose world shifted at nineteen with a schizophrenia diagnosis. This space is where I share our journey as we navigate his healing through a shamanistic lens. I offer the truths we’ve discovered, the mysteries we’re still unraveling, and a critical look at a medical system that often overlooks the spiritual depth of this "dis-ease." View all posts by Rossa Forbes