by Dr Teralyn | Jul 15, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness
Medically reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhDPhD Psychology, Nutritionist, and Herbalist As summer temperatures climb and the sun blazes down, many people enjoy spending time outdoors. But if you’re taking psychiatric medications, especially antidepressants,...
by Dr Teralyn | Jul 7, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness
Written (and medically reviewed) from the heart by someone who’s lived it, Dr Teralyn Sell PhD Talking about how antidepressants harmed me—physically, emotionally, and relationally—is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Not because I’m unsure of what happened,...
by Dr Teralyn | Jun 29, 2025 | BRAIN HEALTH, Overall Health, psychiatric medication
Medically reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhDPhD Psychology, Nutritionist, and Herbalist When we talk about the side effects of antidepressants—especially SSRIs and SNRIs—most people think of mood shifts, sleep changes, or weight gain. But there’s another...
by Dr Teralyn | Jun 23, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain
When we think about improving our mental health, we often think of therapy, medications, or self-care routines. But there’s another essential piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: nutrition. What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies—it directly impacts our brain...
by Dr 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 Dr 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...
