Category Archives: Safe Medicine

Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 4

Posted on 2022-07-01 by Shay

“I told Dr. Silman the suicidal ideations were completely gone. She tried to convince me that the relief from suicidal ideations was not from being off the drug, but from ‘being in a supportive environment.’ I bit my tongue because … Continue reading →

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Cuckoo’s Nest, Day 1

Posted on 2022-06-28 by Shay

“What am I doing here? I hate it so far. Noisy, institutional. No real comforts, shitty pillow, cold room, can’t see through the window. I don’t even have personal care items, like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, and toothpaste. So here … Continue reading →

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Enter the Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on 2022-06-27 by Shay

Me, four years ago tonight, at the cusp of what would turn out to be a horrible turn of events: “I’m having serious problems with my SSRI medication and I need to talk to a doctor. Increasing suicidal ideations, wish … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Nest lives

Posted on 2022-06-03 by Shay

Four years ago this month I was in a cuckoo’s nest! I’ve been working on trauma recovery for over 20 years. Unfortunately, some of the worst damage to my nervous system occurred through the so-called “standard treatment” for PTSD when … Continue reading →

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Can’t we just run away from our trauma?

Posted on 2022-02-24 by Shay

Can’t we just ignore or run away from our trauma? I tried! I quit my whole other life. Fledged my young adult children, sold and gave away my stuff, fixed up the house, sold it out a major loss, and … Continue reading →

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