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How can you help someone struggling with medication adherence or side effects?

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Medication can be a vital part of managing a mental health condition, but it can also come with challenges such as side effects, stigma, or forgetfulness. If you are a peer supporter, you may encounter people who struggle with taking their medication as prescribed, or who want to stop or change it. How can you help them in a respectful, empathetic, and supportive way?

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1 Understand their perspective

The first step to help someone with medication issues is to listen to their concerns and experiences without judgment or pressure. Try to understand their reasons for wanting or not wanting to take medication, how it affects their mood, functioning, and quality of life, and what barriers or fears they face. Validate their feelings and acknowledge their autonomy and expertise over their own health.

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SREEJITH KUMAR M

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While understanding the perspective the listener should be careful not get carried away and maintain a scientific understanding and knowledge while validating concerns.

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Asma Yasir

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Medication is necessary but cure is hidden in belief, willingness, acceptance and mind power. First optimism then medication. Being a counsellor, one should motivate to be an optimist and use medicine for better health conditions.

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Melissa Ayres

Women's health expert, Homeopath and Theta Healing Practitioner. ? Helping women to feel fabulous from peri to post-menopause by balancing hormones naturally ?
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In homeopathy we treat patients holistically, and on an individualised basis, it's not one-size-fits-all medicine, so every case is different, it depends on their response to said medication. When I support people suffering with side-effects, I usually begin with gentle homeopathic support of the detox organs in order to help the body to cope better, followed by a bespoke homeopathic remedy to address their most troubling symptom(s).

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2 Share your own story

If you have a personal experience with medication, you can share it with the person you are supporting, but only if they are comfortable and interested. You can talk about how you decided to start, stop, or change your medication, what challenges you faced, how you coped with side effects, and what benefits you noticed. However, avoid giving advice or implying that your experience is universal or better than theirs. Instead, emphasize that everyone's journey is different and that you respect their choices.

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The story shouldn’t be forcing the listener into medication but giving a wider picture and experience to think and understand a different perspective

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3 Explore options and resources

Another way to help someone with medication issues is to help them explore their options and find resources that can assist them. You can ask them if they have talked to their doctor or therapist about their medication, and if not, encourage them to do so. You can also suggest that they seek a second opinion, a medication review, or a different type of treatment if they are unhappy with their current one. You can also help them find information, support groups, or online tools that can help them manage their medication, such as reminders, trackers, or tips.

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4 Support their goals and decisions

Ultimately, the decision to take, stop, or change medication is up to the person you are supporting, and you should respect and support their goals and decisions. You can help them plan how to achieve their goals, identify potential challenges and solutions, and celebrate their progress and achievements. You can also check in with them regularly, offer encouragement and feedback, and help them cope with any difficulties or setbacks. However, you should also respect their boundaries and privacy, and avoid being intrusive or pushy.

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Anastasis Tzanis

Health consultant ? Personal Trainer ? Author "Breathing for Yoga" ? Lecturer ? ?? help people improve their mental, postural and metabolic function.
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That's a very valid point. Compliance is likely to increase if the decision is linked to their values and other long-term goals.

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5 Take care of yourself

Supporting someone with medication issues can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful, frustrating, or emotionally draining. Therefore, it is important to take care of yourself as well. You can do this by setting healthy limits, seeking your own support, practicing self-care, and maintaining your own medication regimen if you have one. You can also remind yourself that you are not responsible for the person's outcomes or choices, and that you are doing your best to help them.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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