How to Know If Medication Management is For You

You may be struggling with a mental health condition that interferes greatly with your life. Or you may simply need some consistent support right now. Medication can help reduce or eliminate your symptoms to help you manage your life and emotions well.

Appropriately trained mental health professionals are aware of what medications will help you, depending on your mental health condition and its severity. With medication management, you will be evaluated on what medications are most likely to aid you, provided a prescription,  and afforded medical monitoring if you decide to use them.

Still, even with experts in your corner, medication management is nothing to take lightly. It’s important to have the facts. Here is how you can determine if medication management is the right course for you.

How Medication Management Works

Medication is not a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Just because something works for you does not mean it will work for other people. A nurse practitioner or a psychiatrist will help you find the right medication after performing an evaluation for you.

Your clinician will also assess and inform you  of the following:

• Your mental health condition
• The reason for trying a medication
• Medication goals
• Potential side effects
• Potential risks

During your appointment, let your clinician know about any allergies you have and any medications or supplements you are currently taking. After starting a new medication, your clinician will keep a close eye on you to see if the medication is working as intended.

Your clinician will also make sure that the side effects you are experiencing are not so severe that they interfere with your life. While the point of taking medication is to experience some measure of relief, do be patient as you work together to find the right medicinal balance for your brain and body. Your clinician will work with you to find the right fit.

Medication Management is For You…

If You Have Trouble Understanding Your Medication

You may know what medication to take and what does, but have less understanding regarding its purpose and side effects. With a medication management plan, your clinician will be able to address these issues.

Medication management can teach you exactly what your medicine is good for. Additionally, you can assess the risks knowledgeably. As you become more involved and comfortable with medication management, you will likely feel more confident and in control of your own care.

If You Feel Your Medication is Not Working

You may be taking the right medication in the way your clinician tells you to, but find you are experiencing health complications. Or you may feel that your medication is not working well now after a period of success.

A medication clinician can work with you to make sure you are taking your medicine correctly to decrease your risks of complications. They can also help you find other options should the need arise.

If You Experience Severe Symptoms

There are mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression that cause concerning reactions in your brain and body. These symptoms can make it hard to function, distorting your view of the world.

Certain medications help relieve these issues by affecting neurotransmitters in specific parts of the brain. You may feel much more at ease knowing these medications are available and can be regulated with the help of medical management support.

Expertise and Guidance Matter When It Comes to Medication

Is medication management the right choice for you? Let’s find out together. We have helped many clients heal through a healthy combination of talk therapy and the appropriate medications.  Read more about medication management here and contact us soon for a consultation.

With medication management, you can initiate a regimen that helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle.