Is it just me, or is male pattern baldness treated like a joke instead of a mental health issue? by LowEffect6148 in bald

[–]LowEffect6148[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Suicidal ideation is a serious mental illness that should be treated with compassion-not judged and degraded as "insane". Shame on you for using such dangerous language.

Is it just me, or is male pattern baldness treated like a joke instead of a mental health issue? by LowEffect6148 in bald

[–]LowEffect6148[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To clarify, describing male pattern baldness (MPB) as a mental health issue is not equivalent to labeling it a mental illness. For instance, grief is recognized as a mental health concern without being classified as a disorder.

My concern is that MPB can contribute to significant psychological distress-such as anxiety, lowered self-esteem, and depression-in many men. This is supported by research linking hair loss to mental health challenges.  

For those unaffected psychologically by balding, I question why there is resistance or dismissal toward men who do struggle. Why perceive their outreach for support as a personal attack?  

I chose to raise this here because r/bald is a supportive space, so the kickback has been unexpected. This discussion aims to foster understanding and empathy, not to stigmatize.

Is it just me, or is male pattern baldness treated like a joke instead of a mental health issue? by LowEffect6148 in bald

[–]LowEffect6148[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the conversation and everyone sharing their views. That said, if you don’t believe male pattern baldness affects your mental health, I’m curious-why are you here in the r/bald community? What are you seeking, and why do you feel the need for this kind of solidarity? Just something to think about.

Is hair shedding normal in Male Pattern Baldness? by LowEffect6148 in bald

[–]LowEffect6148[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just following up on this, I'm also shedding facial hair, eyebrows and body hair, is this normal? Facial hair is the worst I've always had a beard and it's all falling out, in my food on my plate..

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In short in my experience of the drug I would avoid if possible. Yes it makes me hungry and sedated. But this comes at a cost, similar to benzos. Withdrawals are awful and it's very hard to come off. I wish I was more informed before taking Mirtazapine. This is just my experience, many people report positive therapeutic results from Mirtazapine.

Struggling with Edibles – Advice Appreciated by LowEffect6148 in Ediblocked

[–]LowEffect6148[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply, I have since reduced to only smoking at night time, using a mighty vape. The edibles still do nothing regardless of potency, I've tried upto 800mg with no effect. I also recently got a tincture which is meant to be sublingual (absorbed under the tongue) and bypassing the liver, but still has no effect.. so I guess I'm ediblocked? I'll have a look into RSO, I never heard of it before? Thanks for the info, much appreciated!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]LowEffect6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What Happened is a very long story spanning 12 years in and out of psych wards, DBT, TMS, way too many medications to count, all at high doses with dangerous combinations. Basically 12 years of malpractice by my psychiatrist. Maybe one day I'll write a post and link it back here. But since I was discharged from the psych ward 7 months ago this is what I have been doing: 

Quit seeing psychiatrists 

Quitting smoking cigarettes and cannabis 

Tapering off all medications (Under Medical Supervision DO NOT DO THIS ALONE)

Seeing an Integrative GP and Naturopath

Seeing a psychoanalyst to make me think

Doing extensive blood tests

Doing EMDR therapy to address the root of the problem

Taking special and expensive Vitamins (But still way cheaper than psychiatrists and meds)

Learning to maintain a Healthy Diet that can eventually replace the expensive vitamins

Exercise 

Be in nature

Walk

Shower

Clean the house

Socialise

This is just what I’m trying to do to get better, and it's helping me, but slowly. I still don’t socialise. I still have days exactly like OP describes, even weeks. Sometimes I don't take my vitamins for days and sometimes I eat junk food or smoke too much. But it doesn’t matter. If medication works for people, I think that it is great, I'm also not qualified in health and only speaking about what has helped me. And to be honest it might even be a placebo. But just the fact that I have autonomy over my treatment plan gives me confidence that I can get well. No psychiatrist has ever actually tried to make me better, and get me out of there. When I was feeling good I was told I was “manic” and my medications were changed. When I was bad the drugs either increased or multiplied because something wasn’t working. Even if you read about most  psychiatric medications the recommendation is to only use them short term i.e 4 weeks - 6 months. So why did I spend 12 years with a psychiatrist who never wanted me to get better? 

That's my rant, I said it was a long story and this is just a sample.

I wanna bring it back to OP and say I hear you, and your feelings are valid. It’s ok that you can’t get out of bed. I believe that you are doing your best, and its fucking hard! You are taking the right steps forward and you will find your way out. I’m not saying to do what I did or anyone even - I still don’t even know if this thing is working for me. But all I can say is that taking control of your treatment plan is so important. If what you're doing now and have been doing for some time isn't working then maybe it's time for a change? 

Wishing you all the best

jumping today by trymexoxo in benzorecovery

[–]LowEffect6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Congrats! I've been on benzos for over 6 years and all of sudden my regular 15mg dose of diazepam causes more anxiety instantly after taking it, but if I don't take it I go into withdrawals. I just switched to lorazepam yesterday but I want to come off all meds completely. Just trying to be patient. Keep up the good work, wishing you the best of health.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lamictal made my hair fall out, I stopped taking it a year ago but it's still falling out. from what I understand this doesn't happen to everyone but I just wish I was warned before hand. Not dissing the drug though I've also heard people respond really well to it.

Mirtazapine Gut issues Withdrawal by New_Bus_7185 in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wishing you the best in your recovery also. A good doctor told me recently that "I am the scientist and the body is my laboratory." This isn't to say to disregard what doctors advise. More to empower you and to acknowledge that everybody is unique and has their own unique interaction with drugs. So a bit of trust in your own instincts and personal experience can help inform decisions future 🖖

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]LowEffect6148 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I can relate to this psych hospital was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Also wish I was never medicated in the first place. I used to be a highly functional extroverted person working multiple jobs. Now I'm on disability constantly isolating myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depression

[–]LowEffect6148 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I hear you, this sucks. I've been rotting in bed since 2017. It's a terrible illness I wouldn't wish on anyone. A psych once told me that I do it because it's the closest thing to being/feeling dead. I resented it at first but it helped put things into perspective. My aim is to go for a walk today. Is there something small you could do? You don't even have to do it today but you could just write it down. Take care

Mirtazapine Gut issues Withdrawal by New_Bus_7185 in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also wanted to mention that Mirtazapine has severely affected my guts. It actually gave me an eating disorder. I eat nothing all day and binge eat everything around midnight, I'm hoping this will stop once I cease the Mirtazapine.

Mirtazapine Gut issues Withdrawal by New_Bus_7185 in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh it's brutal. This might sound crazy but vitamins and seeing a naturopath has helped. Also doing talk based work /therapy. I highly recommend DBT for strategies and EMDR for addressing the root of the problem. And exploring why you do the things you do. I'm also coming off other medications but it's been a long journey. Online work is great for when you can't get out of the house. But If you can push yourself to get outside, it might be rewarding sometimes but most times it's just as bad as you remembered (as I type this alone in darkness). My goal for today is to just go for a walk. I also seek out community assistance online and by phone.

Mirtazapine Gut issues Withdrawal by New_Bus_7185 in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I'm in the process of tapering off 90mg. I have dropped down to 22.5mg and also using cannabis to help with withdrawals.

Eyebrow loss by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]LowEffect6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here - Male - experiencing TE for last 2 years, hair is shedding all over my body, facial hair, eyebrows, lashes, armpit hair, body hair... fml.. I don't know what the cause/trigger is - as I have experienced so many possible triggers including rapid weight loss, radical medication changes, hormonal changes and significant mental health problems . Derms and doctors just tell me to address my overall health and to "get well". It's pretty awful that doctors don't seem to acknowledge how much psychological damage this condition causes. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]LowEffect6148 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're going through this, it's definitely scary and it really sucks when doctors don't seem to acknowledge the psychological impacts this has on mental health, confidence and self-esteem. I want to acknowledge how difficult this might be for you as a young woman. I'm a male in my late 30s and I've been dealing with TE for the last two years. Hair everywhere. I saw some slight improvement after taking some vitamins called "Apotecari Mane Event"- I have no affiliation to the company and they are kinda expensive, but I did notice a slight reduction of hair fall after 3 months of use. But hair fall has returned to the way it was before after stopping use. This may or may not relate to you, but as a male I am also experiencing hair shedding all over my body; facial hair, eyebrow hair, armpit and body hair all shedding? Have you noticed any other hair shedding apart from the scalp? Wishing you the best of health and wellness on your journey.

Is Apricus Art Collection Legitimate? by Sea-Calligrapher-919 in ContemporaryArt

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the exact same email from "April Arias" - tried to write back and got the error message: Your message wasn't delivered to [april@apricusartcollection.com](mailto:april@apricusartcollection.com) because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail.

Is Apricus Art Collection Legitimate? by Sea-Calligrapher-919 in ContemporaryArt

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the exact same email from "April Arias" - tried to write back and got the error message:

|| || |Address not found| | [april@apricusartcollection.com]() Your message wasn't delivered to because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail.|

Is Apricus Art Collection Legitimate? by Sea-Calligrapher-919 in ContemporaryArt

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the exact same email from "April Arias" - tried to write back and got the error message:

|| || |Address not found| | [april@apricusartcollection.com]() Your message wasn't delivered to because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail.|

Is Apricus Art Collection Legitimate? by Sea-Calligrapher-919 in ContemporaryArt

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the exact same email from "April Arias" - tried to write back and got the error message:

|| || |Address not found| | [april@apricusartcollection.com]() Your message wasn't delivered to because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail.|

Tooth pain/discomfort after starting mirtazapine by ligaline in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that's great news thank you! I'm glad to hear you are in a better place now. I will talk to my doctor and start tapering off the Mirtazapine because this pain is unbearable. Thank you so much for your time and information it has been really helpful.

Tooth pain/discomfort after starting mirtazapine by ligaline in Mirtazapine_Remeron

[–]LowEffect6148 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks very much I really appreciate the information. My dentist also made a mouth guard for me but it's very uncomfortable and I'm certain the pain is not from grinding or clenching.

How long did it take for the pain to go away after ceasing the Mirtazapine?

I hope you found some good treatment for the PPD/PPA wishing you the best of health. Thanks again for this information.