My best friend started psych meds that have completely flattened her personality and I miss who she used to be, but I can't say that because she's finally stable and functional — and I think she knows I feel this way.
More people experience this than they realize.
Friendships become complicated when necessary psychiatric medications create genuine losses in personality and connection that can't be openly grieved.
“Where Are You with Mental health medications and the body?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.