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Dawn writes in . . . actually . . . shouts in . . . HI I WAS ON KLONOPIN FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS NOW AND I AM TRYIGN TO WEAN MYSELF OFF. I AM NOTICING I HAVE THE SHAKES, I CANNOT THINK STRAIGHT AT ALL, I CANNOT RETAIN MUCH OF ANYTHING, MY FACE . . . → Read More: Tapering quickly off Klonopin . . . or . . . how to drive yourself crazy and feel like crap In our striving to provide our patients with the latest, the greatest and the newest treatments for one condition or another, many psychiatrists go out on a limb to try new things. Some of us go wwwwaaaaaayyyyy out on a limb. There are two sides to this, of course. You don’t want a shrink who . . . → Read More: When is Lamictal Good for Regular Old Depression?  3 comments - (Comments are closed)  antidepressants, bipolar disorder, depression, FDA, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, Uncategorized  augmentation, bipolar disorder, depression, Hartman, lamictal, lithium, medication for depression, mood stabilizers, Philadelphia, Psychiatrist, skin rashes, SSRI, treatment resistant depression, wellbutrin So here we are folks . . . half way through the year! Here in the northern hemisphere, the sun is high in the sky and hot hot hot. The roads are clearer on the morning’s ride to work with people taking off and schools closed. I’ve taken a little time off and hope to . . . → Read More: A mid-year assessment . . . a new start 2 comments - (Comments are closed) meditation, R+R, relationships, stress management, Uncategorized Add new tag, Hartman, meditating, nature, Philadelphia, Psychiatrist, quiet, relaxing, resolution, zen Joelle writes in with a common question: I am on 600 mg of Lamictal and was prescribed this medication a year ago. My doctor increased my dose from 50mg slowly taking me to 600mg over a period of 4 months. It took this much to feel less suicidal and even balanced in my mind. Recently . . . → Read More: When is it time to go off the meds? One comment - (Comments are closed) antidepressants, bipolar disorder, depression, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, relationships, Uncategorized, withdrawal symptoms Add new tag, bipolar disorder, depression, Hartman, lamictal, medication side-effects, philadelphia psychiatrist, power outage I have had a rash of patients (a gaggle of patients . . . ?) who have had great difficulties with their significant others . . . ok . . . ok . . . all the patients are female and they are referring to their generally bull headed and unsympathetic husbands. I will admit . . . → Read More: Dealing with the unsupportive partner . . . 5 comments - (Comments are closed) anger/irritability, antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, R+R, relationships, Uncategorized Abilify, Add new tag, bipolar disorder, Hartman, medicine, mental illness, OCD, philadelphia psychiatrist, psychiatric medicine, Trileptal Red writes in with a common complaint about Lamictal . . . I’m a 29 y/o female. I started Lamictal July of 07 (150mgs) and since then I have developed horrible acne along my jawline that takes weeks to clear up and new pimples develop every other day. They are painful. I also have pimples . . . → Read More: Lamictal and acne 17 comments - (Comments are closed) antidepressants, antipsychotics, bipolar disorder, depression, FDA, medical illness, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, PMDD, Uncategorized Abilify, acne, alopecia, Bipolar, depression, dermatology, Hartman, lamictal, Philadelphia, Psychiatrist I can’t begin to tell you how often this issue has walked into my office. A kid and family who have struggled with symptoms goes to her doctor to discuss the pro’s and con’s of the current regimen and nothing is changed. Are her symptoms gone . . . no. Are there concerning side effects . . . → Read More: Zombie children . . . what is the goal when stabilizing mood? One comment - (Comments are closed) anger/irritability, antidepressants, antipsychotics, bipolar disorder, depression, medication, medication side-effects, mood stabilizers, parenting, Uncategorized Abilify, Bipolar, Hartman, Hope, lamictal, Philadelphia, psychiatric medicine, Psychiatrist, Trileptal, Zombie Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! |
   
Dr. Daniel G. Hartman, aka The Sidewalk Psychiatrist, manages and works at The Philmont Guidance Center, just outside Philadelphia. Learn more about Philmont Guidance Center. |
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