The psychiatrist with a psychiatrist
I sat across from her and in my most official yet trusting psychiatrist’s tone gave the spiel I delivered many times.
“Amanda, I’d like to start you on a medication that might help your depression. Like every medication it can cause side effects, however, many people have no side effects or only have minor ones. This drug can cause weight gain, increased risk of diabetes, and increased risk of heart disease.”
A …


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