#tw medication side effects

[schizopositivity]

Here's a reminder to fight the internalized sanism/ableism in your head.

If you have executive dysfunction, don't compare your productivity to people who don't.

If you have anhedonia, don't compare your struggling to keep up with hobbies to someone who doesn't.

If you have paranoia, don't think of your fears as any less valid than the fears of someone who doesn't.

If your meds make you tired constantly, don't compare your energy levels to someone who doesn't take those meds.

If you have issues with concentration, then you won't be able to pay attention as well as someone who doesn't.

If you're in the deep end of a pool, then you can't compare how well you keep your head above water to someone who is standing in a kiddie pool.

Please try to think of these things when you feel "lazy" or "childish" or "a failure" compared to other people that don't struggle with the same symptoms as you. If you have a mental illness that will affect how you act in everyday situations, then it will in fact affect you in everyday situations. It's not an excuse, it's just a reality. We need to try to be kinder to ourselves.

[hold-on-a-little-longer-whump]

Huge huge huge fan of this very niche trope that I don't see NEARLY enough of! When the whumpee has the ability to reincarnate/revive to a state of perfect health, but no healing abilities, and so - when things come to a head and whumpee is mortally wounded, they're resigned to the fact that it would just be easier to die and come back. But - but don't you see??? How devastating would it be for their teammates to be desperately doing everything they can to keep whumpee alive? How traumatizing it would be for them when whumpee pries their bloodied hands off so they will hurry up and die, so the pain will stop? How sickening it would be when whumpee tells them that everything's fine, to let them go? How awful would it be for whumpee if their team refuses to let them go without trying everything in their power, which just prolongs whumpee's suffering?

Yeah? Got that in your brain?

Now imagine that again, but their teammates don't have any idea that whumpee can come back.

[scratchandplaster]

Aftermath of Drugging

CW: discussions of non-con drugging, spiking food, medical whump, overdosing, drug abuse, addiction, death, brief BBU-mention

Using drugs as a whump method is pretty common, and rightly so! As one of my favorite tropes, it was interesting to think about how they could affect the Whumpee after the act itself, be it physical or mental.

That's why I made a little compilation (for me and you), if you feel like agonizing your Whumpee even further. There are also some examples in between, for your entertainment!

The research is mostly relating to any downers, meaning any drug that makes you calm or fall asleep, so anesthetics, hypnotics or sedatives. Examples include ketamine, Rohypnol, GBL, propofol and heroin.

Uppers on the other hand have the opposite effect in stimulating the human nervous system. Some of the effects that are noted below are applicable to both kinds of drugs, but keep in mind that stimulants are more of an afterthought in this list. I'm going to recap the effects of both at the end.

I'm not a pharmacist by any means, but as far as reliable research for creative writing goes, this should suffice. No one is going to fact-check your whump fic, bestie 🤍

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By method:

Ingestion (forcing them to take pills, spiking their food)

→ General indigestion, nausea, dry mouth

Injections via syringe or continuous administration through an IV drip (e.g. in medical settings)

-> Swelling/tenderness/infection/bruising of the injection side

-> High fever (even days after the injection)

→ Anaphylaxis: skin rash, chest tightness, dizziness, nausea, facial swelling

Anaphylaxis is an all-body allergic reaction that can cause mild to severe and even deadly symptoms (shock or coma). It can escalate and should be immediately treated with a shot of adrenaline. This kind of reaction could be detrimental to Whumper's plans, especially if they intend to keep Whumpee alive for the foreseeable future. So it would be helpful for them to always carry an EpiPen, just in case...

Inhalation (gas or liquid)

→ High risk of choking and (sleep) apnea

-> Irritation of throat, nose and eyes

-> Throat spasms (Laryngospasm)

Includes coughing, difficulty breathing/speaking and the feeling of suffocation. Even though this kind of spasm fades away pretty quickly, they cause severe stress and panic to the aggrieved party, even leading up to lose consciousness again.

Physical side effects:

-> Drowsiness/tiredness, headaches/migraines, tinnitus

-> Dry mouth/throat or excessive drooling

-> Dilated pupils (causing Whumpee to be light-sensitive)

-> Slurred speech

-> Skin rash, itching, hives

-> decreased/increased appetite (give them a little snack...or not)

Motor skills:

-> Muscle relaxation, ataxia (lack of movement control), general weakness

-> Poor coordination

-> Tremors, cramps, spasms

-> Numbness, paralysis of the body or extremities (a local anesthetic would also do that trick)

Vegetative effects:

-> PONV: nausea, vomiting, retching

-> Cold shivers or hot flashes, acute sweating

-> Arrhythmia, low blood pressure and heart rate

-> Labored breathing

-> Vertigo

The physical consequences alone can make the wake-up process a living nightmare for Whumpee. Any after-effects that inhibit them from just getting up and escape are probably the worst in such a situation, making them weak and useless even if no restraints are involved. Imagine Whumpee just breathing heavily and quivering with cold shivers on a basement floor, unable to shake this uncomfortable feeling off. Their whole system is just trying to get the drugs out, but doing more damage than intended. Numb to the world around them, not even feeling if they are hurt or wounded. Or imagine the complete opposite: Them being able to get up and stumble to the exit, only to be overwhelmed by intense dizziness and collapsing back onto their knees. All the while Whumper watches, of course 👀

Did Whumpee eat beforehand?

Prior to any anesthesia, the person has to fast for at least six hours beforehand. Because Whumpees rarely plan their own kidnapping or non-con high, Whumper should wait for the right moment to get it done. Otherwise, they're risking aspiration or choking and therefore dangerous lung damage up to death; surely the most undesired outcome. Who would have thought that drug abuse can be dangerous...

Impure compounds? In my illegal drugs!?!

If your Whumper's stash really was cut with popular diluents e.g. other medication or lactose, the risks are surprisingly low. The threat of overdosing still comes from the main drug agent. However, mixing downers and uppers to cancel each other out can lead to a dangerous cycle, which amplifies the side effects and increases the risk to OD.

Mental side effects:

-> Nightmares, paranoia around food/drinks

-> Depression, anxiety, self-loathing (e.g. for not being careful enough)

-> Psychosis, hallucinations (optic, acoustic, in terms of taste etc.)

-> Dissociation, confusion, disorientation

-> Insomnia

-> Reduced anxiety or inhibitions

Now instead of being afraid, Whumpee could go batshit crazy and make fun of Whumper; spitting, biting and insulting their aggressor. An outburst they will probably regret later, when they're calm again and sober enough to understand the damage they have caused themself.

-> Memory loss/amnesia

Cue intimate Whumper, who just plays the part of a worried friend while keeping their love safe and controlled. Vague recollections of past abuse? No, just take another sip from your tea, it's alright... One could use drugs as a mean of removing memories altogether, I think in the BBU the "drip" is used to erase the whole personality of the Whumpee, making them a blank slate to train however one would like.

Withdrawal:

-> minutes or even days after the initial drugging

-> extreme anxiety up to paranoia

-> nausea, vomiting, indigestion

-> muscle aches

-> flu symptoms like a runny nose, sweating and fever

Depending on the kind of drug and how often it is used, withdrawal can start after just one dosage. "Not even once"-drugs include meth, heroin and crack cocaine. Also, barbiturates have a high risk of dependence. Speaking of it...⬇

Addiction as a long term effect:

-> Organ damage especially of the brain, liver, kidneys and the diseases that follow (including cancer, short weight, heart failure)

-> Loss of interests, behavior/personality change

-> Selling all valuables and ending up in poverty

-> Aggression/violent behavior

-> Shame and guilt

Isolated, financially and mentally unstable, Whumpee's life had been ruined with just a single act. Even Caretaker turned their back on their former friend. But Whumper would love to help Whumpee become sober again, under just a few conditions. On the other side of the spectrum: a Whumpee who finally managed to escape and take revenge on their abuser, they slowly but surely make Whumper ruin themself through their newly developed little habit...

To sum up:

Downers (decrease bodily functions and calm you down)

→ Unconsciousness, weakness, distortion of perception, failure of motor functions, coma

-> Common examples: Xanax, ketamine, propofol

Vs.

Uppers (stimulate bodily functions and mood)

-> reduced inhibitions, more prone to hallucinations, psychosis, seizures, serotonin syndrome (high heart rate, sweating, twitching, mania)

-> Common examples: meth, ecstasy, cocaine

Bonus: How to store your Whumpee!

The immediate consequence of drugging someone is to figure out how to keep them. Get them secluded and ready for whumping:

-> In the backseat, foot space or trunk of a car (use an ambulance, it's inconspicuous)

-> You know these roof boxes people strap on top of their car? Stuff ´em in there!

-> Put them in a box and ship them overseas

-> Basements are classics, but try the attic for a change

-> Just use a coffin, combined with an old hearse nobody is going to notice

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Thanks for reading 🤍 [Masterpost]

[insomnianoctem]

Me, externally: "haha my anxiety isn't THAT bad! Could an axious person do this!?" Me: *does not do what was intended because of sudden muscle tension and an upset stomach/nausea brought on by said anxiety*

[your-local-grinning-cat]

SOOOO CHENYA WHAT IF I SAY THAT CHESSIE HAD CATNIP NOW SHE'S STARTING TO SEE RAINBOWS? :3

Ahhhh, catnip! *grins*

Is it her first time on catnip? I wish her well! She’s in for a fun time! Rainbows are a fun treat!

[esleep]

all of my clothes are too big for me since starting adderall has made me drop a ton of weight and i'm actually scared to weigh myself because i'm concerned about how low the number is gonna be. if anyone has tips for force-feeding yourself without throwing up when all food sounds heinous, or foods that are generally agreeable even on a volatile stomach, please tell me.

[tj-crochets]

Hey y'all! Weird question time again Did this latest covid booster leave you a little bit short of breath or trigger your asthma at all? Because ever since I got it my asthma's been acting up, but I also have endocrine issues and probably MCAS and I can't tell if this is a "this booster specifically" issue (because I got a Pfizer booster instead of Moderna this time) or if this is just a "my immune system hates me and everything" issue where activating my immune system throws everything out of whack

[deadgirlinthepool]

for ppl on different kinds of medication:

what are the side effects you hate the most?

right now I’m still in the early stages of going on a new med and my god I’ve never had a dry mouth so often and frequently it suuuucks. I’m really hoping it’ll subside soon 🫠

[pepprs]

likeeee i know i do this literally every month but it fills me with such despair. making this bullet points (cringe) bc it’s so long lol

first of all why do i live in a household where… like i get it i know it’s not good to over-rely on medication and pharmaceuticals but when we don’t use them or seek them out AT ALL except for emergencies and an emergency is only when you’re so sick or in pain that you cant function… except i have BEEN in so much pain i have been unable to function (e.g. bad cramps… and wisdom t**th pain…. and ear infections!!!) and my parents still hedged and stalled and delayed me from seeing a doctor and getting meds which made my nightmare oct 2021 ear infection worse and created complications i have to suffer the consequences of every day!!!!!! like when i don’t get to decide the goalposts and every month with my period im in pain that isn’t like… too SEVERE to function but certainly makes it hard. idk how to articulate it but like… when i don’t get to decide the goalposts. when i am made to doubt whether the goalposts are actually goalposts and whether im actually in “enough” pain to warrant taking “extreme” actions. that is very dangerous and a problem. it is not good to regularly suffer pain and to not have what i need to get through it. and be the only person i know who is dealing with that kind of thing like nobody else’s parents are like this 💀

SECOND of all… and this is something i have said before… if a huge portion of ppl on earth regularly experience this pain to various degrees of debilitation then why… like i know why. but why isn’t society set up to make it easier to experience it. to let you take what you need to experience it. like you can’t walk around and go to school / work with a heating pad. you can’t lie down with it or plug it in. there are strict attendance policies a lot of the time so if you come in late or miss a day you’re fucked (thankfully that’s not the case for me at work but it was when i was in school). it just sucks and is so fucking stupid. why isn’t it understood that some ppl need to take a break once a month to ride out the pain and discomfort and whatever and then return and be fine. why have to work through it. ugh

[gemkun]

anonymous said : doctor, do you have any new and upcoming technologies for plan B?

      ⸻       ❝   there   are   plenty   of   contraceptive   devices   on   the   market.   though   ,   their   efficacy   is   something   many   researchers   have   strived   to   improve   ,   however   ,   it   is   not   an   area   i   practice   in.   trial   data   is   still   being   collated   as   we   speak   ,   but   for   now   the   mainstays   are   concurrent   use   of   pharmacological   means   or   an   intrauterine   device   and   a   physical   barrier.   ❞

[cripplecore]

am i shaking because i'm having an anxiety attack or because i haven't eaten in a while: a book by me (spoiler: the answer is probably both)

[asickandtirednobody]

I hate when the doctor gives me a new medication and says, "*explains side effects* but its not common at all to get the side effects, like less than 20% of people"

Then I say something I've said so much I lost count "but I am the 1% that always gets the weird ass side effects."

Or the best lie "this doesn't cause dependence at all, take as needed" *totally causes dependency*

Fucking glad my pharmacist is a good guy and always helps me out.

[schizopositivity]

please read this article if you are on antipsychotics and/or SSRIs!!

Akathisia is not the same as tardive dyskenesia, restless leg syndrome or restlessness from neurodivergence like adhd, psychosis or anxiety.

[ink-asunder]

I wish to god someone actually discussed risks and side effects associated with treatment instead of forcing me to go into it blind and deal with the iatrogenic side effects completely unprepared.

[daz4i]

i hate you people who treat mental illness as something scary i hate you people who act like every asylum is haunted i hate you people who stick their nose into mentally ill people’s lives and creation i hate you people who treat the mentally ill as less human i hate you people who treat the mentally ill as specimen to be watched or a form of entertainment or horror i hate you ableists i hate you

[vroomian]

I got: ✨depression medicine✨