Monthly Archives: January 2018

Trip report: Lamotrigine, a drug to treat depersonalization – Part 2: The experience

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Previously: Part 1: Preamble Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision.   Don’t try this at home I’ve already been on an SSRI, Lexapro, for the … Continue reading →

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Trip report: Lamotrigine, a drug to treat depersonalization – Part 1: Preamble

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. Do not take any medication without appropriate medical supervision.   Anti-high One of the most fascinating articles I’ve ever read is “New Frontiers of Sobriety” by Hamilton Morris … Continue reading →

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Book review: “Tranny: Confessions of Punk Rock’s Most Infamous Anarchist Sellout” by Laura Jane Grace

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

by Heather McNamara Overall book review: 3/5 Transgender narrative: 5/5 I began reading Tranny with very little knowledge of Laura Jane Grace or Against Me! I knew Lauren had been to one of her concerts. She’s got a picture of … Continue reading →

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Evidence of health benefits of medical transition: Gender dysphoria, body image, sexual functioning, and quality of life

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Zinnia Jones

Medical transition for the treatment of gender dysphoria, including hormonal and surgical treatment, is linked to improvements in health in many areas of trans people’s lives. Transition is known to be effective in resolving gender dysphoria itself, and is associated … Continue reading →

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