by Dr Teralyn | Sep 1, 2025 | antidepressants, BRAIN HEALTH, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain
When Psychiatric Medications Steal Your Pleasure — and No One Seems to Care Imagine sitting across from a provider and finally working up the courage to say:”I can’t feel pleasure anymore. I don’t want sex, I don’t think I even like my partner and it’s...
by Dr Teralyn | Jun 29, 2025 | BRAIN HEALTH, Overall Health, psychiatric medication
Medically reviewed by Dr. Teralyn Sell, PhDPhD Psychology, Nutritionist, and Herbalist When we talk about the side effects of antidepressants—especially SSRIs and SNRIs—most people think of mood shifts, sleep changes, or weight gain. But there’s another...
by Dr Teralyn | Jun 23, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, BRAIN HEALTH, deprescribing medication, Health and Wellness, medication tapering, medication titration, Mental Health & Anxiety, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain
When we think about improving our mental health, we often think of therapy, medications, or self-care routines. But there’s another essential piece of the puzzle that’s often overlooked: nutrition. What we eat doesn’t just fuel our bodies—it directly impacts our brain...
by Dr 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 Dr Teralyn | Mar 24, 2025 | antidepressants, Anxiety & Depression, Anxiety and Depression, deprescribing medication, In the News, medication tapering, medication titration, Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication
Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction (PSSD) is a complex and often misunderstood side effect of antidepressant use, particularly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)The emotional and physical side effects of these medications can leave patients feeling uncertain...
by Dr Teralyn | Feb 15, 2025 | Psych Medication Tapering, psychiatric medication, Smarten Up Your Brain
Mental health advocacy has made strides in reducing stigma, encouraging open conversations, and promoting treatment options. However, when individuals share negative experiences with psychiatric medication and are met with dismissal or denial, we inadvertently...
