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?...
by teralyn | Oct 28, 2024 | Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness, In the News, Mental Health & Anxiety, Overall Health, Psych Medication Tapering, Smarten Up Your Brain
Choosing to reduce or taper or wean off psychiatric medication is a significant and empowering decision. Many people opt for a medication-free approach to mental health for various reasons. For instance, some are interested in natural wellness, while others have...
by teralyn | Oct 27, 2024 | Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Psych Medication Tapering, Smarten Up Your Brain
Medication tapering can be a crucial part of the healing journey, helping individuals reduce dependence on certain medications while rediscovering balance in their mental and physical health. This medication tapering and healing journey, however, often comes with...