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 | 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 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 14, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety and Depression, deprescribing medication, In the News
Pharmaceutical advertising is everywhere. From TV commercials to print ads and online banners, pharmaceutical companies have a seemingly endless platform to market their products directly to consumers. While these advertisements may seem informative on the surface,...