by teralyn | May 27, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication
Tapering off psychiatric medications, whether antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, or other psychotropic drugs, is a journey that requires strength, patience, and self-awareness. It’s a process of recalibrating your brain and nervous system as it learns to...
by teralyn | May 13, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Psych Medication Tapering
If you’re tapering off antidepressants, chances are no one told you this:Your brain is in recovery. And what you eat could make all the difference. Antidepressant withdrawal isn’t just about reducing pills—it’s about rebuilding your nervous system from the...
by teralyn | Apr 29, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness
Have you ever noticed how therapy seems more accessible than ever—and yet, somehow, people who really need it still get left behind? That’s exactly what Darragh Sheehan explores in his thought-provoking piece, “The Quiet Crisis in Mental Health,” on Mad in America....
by teralyn | Apr 21, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety
When people seek help for anxiety, depression, or other mood disorders, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are often among the first-line treatments prescribed. These medications are marketed as...
by teralyn | Mar 31, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, deprescribing medication, In the News, medication tapering, medication titration
Imagine you’re in your sexual prime—feeling confident, connected, and fully in tune with your body. Intimacy with your partner feels natural, spontaneous, and fulfilling. You’ve found that balance between mental well-being and physical health, and your libido is a...
by teralyn | Mar 24, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, deprescribing medication, In the News, medication tapering, medication titration, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication
Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a complex and often misunderstood side effect of antidepressant use, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)The emotional and physical side effects of these medications can leave patients feeling uncertain...
