Psych Meds, Misdiagnosed Fatigue, and the Informed Consent Crisis: How an SSRI Almost Stole My Life and Why I Now Teach Others to Reclaim Their Best Brain
I was prescribed an antidepressant in month five of my pregnancy, not because I had been diagnosed with a depressive disorder, but because my OBGYN asked if I had postpartum depression in my first pregnancy. I answered with uncertainty, “I think so.” That uncertainty...
Why Medication Tapering Can Trigger Mast Cell Activation
Why Withdrawal Can Feel Like Anxiety, Panic, or Relapse When the Body Is Bracing for Threat Do your cheeks suddenly turn red for no obvious reason.Do you get itchy in all the wrong places.Does your heart race after eating or seemingly out of nowhere.Do you feel...
Blind Tapering and the Nocebo Effect: What You Need to Know
Why Control, Consent, and Expectation Matter as Much as the Dose Blind tapering is controversial, and it should be. Any approach that alters how information is shared during medication withdrawal deserves careful scrutiny, not blind acceptance or rejection. The...
The Myths About Protein: What You’ve Been Told vs. What’s Actually True
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhD, LPC, Brain Health Specialist Protein is one of the most misunderstood nutrients in the wellness space, especially in conversations about psychiatric medication tapering, withdrawal, and mental health. Depending on the...