Is Your Antidepressant Making You Drink More? Understanding the Link Between Medication and Alcohol Consumption

Is Your Antidepressant Making You Drink More? Understanding the Link Between Medication and Alcohol Consumption

by | Dec 7, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain, SOBRIETY

If you’re taking antidepressants and finding yourself drinking more, or needing more alcohol to feel relaxed, you’re not alone. Many people who take antidepressants, especially for depression or anxiety, notice they start drinking more often or need more alcohol to...
Staying Connected During the Holidays While on Psychiatric Medication: Finding Balance and Connection

Staying Connected During the Holidays While on Psychiatric Medication: Finding Balance and Connection

by | Nov 30, 2024 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain

The holiday season is often a time filled with joy, celebration, and gatherings, but for those of us navigating life on psychiatric medication, it can also feel like a time of disconnection. The side effects of certain medications—such as feeling “out of...