by teralyn | Dec 23, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness
The holidays are a time of celebration, connection, and joy—but they can also bring challenges, particularly when it comes to food. “Food noise,” a term describing intrusive thoughts about food, can overshadow the festive spirit, making it harder to enjoy...
by teralyn | Dec 18, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness, Mental Health & Anxiety
The holiday season is a time of joy, family, and celebration, but let’s be honest—it’s also a time when healthy habits can take a back seat. Between late-night parties, indulgent meals, and endless to-do lists, your brain often takes a hit. Stress, poor sleep, and...
by teralyn | Dec 7, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain, SOBRIETY
If you’re taking antidepressants and finding yourself drinking more, or needing more alcohol to feel relaxed, you’re not alone. Many people who take antidepressants, especially for depression or anxiety, notice they start drinking more often or need more alcohol to...
by teralyn | Nov 30, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain
The holiday season is often a time filled with joy, celebration, and gatherings, but for those of us navigating life on psychiatric medication, it can also feel like a time of disconnection. The side effects of certain medications—such as feeling “out of...
by teralyn | Nov 18, 2024 | Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness, Mental Health & Anxiety, Neenah, WI and Juneau, WI Counseling and Recovery, Psych Medication Tapering, Smarten Up Your Brain
Have you ever felt like your brain isn’t working the way it used to? Maybe you’re forgetting things more often, having trouble concentrating, or feeling emotionally flat. What if the cause wasn’t stress or aging but something deeper—like the medications you’re taking?...
