The Chemical Imbalance Myth: A Story We All Bought Here’s the truth: the idea that depression, anxiety, or ADHD is caused by “low serotonin” or “broken dopamine” is a story we all bought into. In the 1980s and 1990s, pharmaceutical companies needed a simple,...
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...
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...
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...
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. 💊...
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...
