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

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...
Anosognosia and Brain Changes: Could Medications Be Hiding the Problem?

Anosognosia and Brain Changes: Could Medications Be Hiding the Problem?

Have you ever felt like your brain isn’t working the way it used to? Maybe you’re forgetting things more often, having trouble concentrating, or feeling emotionally flat. What if the cause wasn’t stress or aging but something deeper—like the medications you’re taking?...
Preparing for Success: What to Do Before You Start Your Psych Medication Taper

Preparing for Success: What to Do Before You Start Your Psych Medication Taper

Choosing to reduce or taper or wean off psychiatric medication is a significant and empowering decision. Many people opt for a medication-free approach to mental health for various reasons. For instance, some are interested in natural wellness, while others have...
Spring Cleaning For Your Brain!

Spring Cleaning For Your Brain!

Are you trudging through winter just waiting for Spring?  Me too!  This year seemed particularly harsh on the body and the mood.  I know that my mood suffered a bit.  I felt blah, crabby, irritable especially throughout February.  Spring time is a great time to not...