by teralyn | Jun 2, 2025 | BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety
We’ve all heard it: “Antidepressants are scientifically proven to be more effective than placebo.”It’s a reassuring phrase. It evokes images of rigorous lab coats, impartial researchers, and controlled conditions where science triumphs over guesswork. But what if that...
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 20, 2025 | Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Neenah, WI and Juneau, WI Counseling and Recovery, Smarten Up Your Brain
Tapering off psychiatric medication is one of the most courageous things a person can do. It’s not just about reducing a dose; it’s about rebalancing your brain, rebuilding your nervous system, and finding your way back to yourself. While the process can be...
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 | Apr 7, 2025 | antidepressants, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, In the News, In the News, medication tapering, medication titration
Pregnancy is a time of joy, anticipation, and hope for many, but it can also be fraught with anxiety, stress, and emotional turbulence. For many women, antidepressants like SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) become a go-to solution to manage mental health...
