My doctor prescribed an oral antifungal drug, Clotrimazole Troche, for me after diagnosing me with thrush. I'm a little concerned about this, because there can be some moderate interactions between antifungal drugs and some of the psychiatric medications I take.

Fungal infections include athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infections, and jock itch. These are generally treated with over-the-counter topical applications like creams, sprays and powders. While there is less likelihood of drug interactions with antifungals used externally, it's still important to know what signs to look for while you're using one of them, and especially so if you're taking an oral drug.

I know what I should be looking for so will be monitoring myself carefully during the ten days I'm taking the clotrimazole lozenges.

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Whether it's something as mild as seeing a koala on your dresser (a hallucination) or as serious as being sure your spouse is trying to kill you (a paranoid delusion), psychosis is always a serious problem. Here is a roundup of information on all aspects of psychosis - definitions, in-depth descriptions, the mental disorders where psychotic symptoms may appear, and a listing of related details, all in one place.

Psychosis - A Comprehensive Resource

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A Boy and a Bear, written by Lori Lite and illustrated by M. Hartigan, is a book that will entertain children while effortlessly teaching them how to calm down using a breathing technique. If your bipolar child needs to learn how to calm himself or herself, this book is for you. Highly recommended!

A Boy and a Bear: The Children's Relaxation Book.

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Guest author Debra got the nickname Queenie from her six younger siblings because they said she was bossy. Maybe having to keep six kids toeing the line is why Queenie went into the Army, but no matter what the reason, this woman with a whole raft of mental disorders ranging from bipolar I to PTSD managed to stay on active duty for 18 years. Her home life, though, was chaotic and dangerous, and having to fight her doctors to get correct diagnoses all along the way made it that much harder.

"Queenie's Quest" is an inspirational story of struggle, determination and triumph in the face of tough obstacles. Can you apply her tenacity to your own obstacle course?

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