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 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 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 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...
by teralyn | Jan 21, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Finally Get A Good Night's Sleep, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Neenah, WI and Juneau, WI Counseling and Recovery, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain, Worry
The use of antidepressants is widely accepted as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and various other mental health conditions. While these medications can provide significant relief to many, the conversation around how to safely taper off them is often avoided. For...
