Is it normal to think that no psych meds work?
Several years ago, I was having outbursts and hitting myself. I was grouchy all the time, and blurting out inappropriate things. I was prescribed meds that made me dizzy, and hungry. I gained almost 100 lbs. I didn't know the meds caused the weight gain until I was finally off of them. The pills did not help at all. I couldn't stay calm, and it was very scary. I thought it was normal that the meds didn't work. I figured psych meds didn't work for anyone, and this was normal. I took these awful pills for at least 10 years. I felt obligated. Now I am on different meds that keep me calm, and I've lost most of the weight I gained. The pills were bad,but I took them anyway. Is this normal?