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 | May 5, 2025 | medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Overall Health, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication
They said it would help.They said I could stop when I was ready.They never said what would happen after. For millions of people, the hardest part of taking antidepressants isn’t starting—it’s trying to stop. And the truth is, no one is talking about it loud enough. 💊...
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 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...
