Natural Ways to Ease the Side Effects of Psychiatric Medication

Take note: This information has been gathered by patients, for patients. It is not medical advice. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions or if your side effects are too severe or last too long. That's what your doctor's there for. This is just common sense on dealing with some of the more short term side effects.

Headache

1. Add lavender oil to a warm bath.

2. When the headaches first starts, apply an ice pack on the top of the head or the forehead.

3. With the fingertips, massage the scalp and temples, using a circular motion.

4. With your finger or thumb, press gently on these points:
The forehead on the inside edge of the eyebrows.
The fleshy part of the hand between the thumb and pointer finger.

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