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Episode 149: Episode 149: Two Years on Lexapro!
Episode 149: Episode 149: Two Years on Lexapro!
Episode 149: Episode 149: Two Years on Lexapro!
Friday 9th December 2022
Join Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith on 'Recovery Rocks' as they discuss breaking the stigma around mental health medication and share their personal journeys.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Down Barriers: Medication and Mental Health on Recovery Rocks
I think my anxiety made me a different person. You would take a medication if you had diabetes, you would take insulin a hundred percent and you don't have a heart condition.
Imagine finding a lifeline in the form of a tiny pill. For Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith, co-hosts of 'Recovery Rocks', medication has been just that. In this episode, they open up about their personal journeys with Lexapro and other medications, sharing how these treatments have transformed their lives. Tawny celebrates two years on Lexapro, while Lisa discusses her own experiences with medication for depression and anxiety.
They dive into the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health medication, a topic that's often shrouded in myths and misconceptions. Ever wondered if medication is the right path for you or someone you care about? This episode is packed with insights that could help answer those questions. Tawny and Lisa also explore how they navigated conversations about medication with their sponsors, emphasizing the need for honesty with healthcare providers. The episode doesn't stop there.
The hosts highlight Megan Thee Stallion's new mental health site, 'Bad Bitches Have Bad Days Too', and Selena Gomez's 'Wondermind' newsletter, underscoring the growing movement to normalize mental health discussions. Whether you're considering medication or just want to understand it better, this episode offers a compassionate, no-nonsense look at its role in recovery. Tune in for an engaging and enlightening conversation that might just change the way you think about mental health treatment.